4.6
96% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
La Roche-Posay
4.6 • 163 Reviews
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4.6
96% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
La Roche-Posay earns strong reviews as effective, dermatologist-trusted care for sensitive and acne‑prone skin, with standouts like Effaclar Duo, Toleriane cleansers/moisturizers, Cicaplast B5, and Anthelios sunscreens delivering clearer, calmer, well‑hydrated skin. Reviews also flag drawbacks: some sunscreens leave shine or a temporary white cast, certain formulas feel heavy or cause breakouts, occasional noticeable fragrance, and mixed results for rosacea.
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I think this product is fantastic but maybe not fantastic for me. I have oily acne prone skin. I bought this in preparation to deal with extremely dry skin from tretinoin, but I decided to use adapalene gel instead and have really focused on a gel moisturizer. This is great for anywhere else your face or body that’s dry and it is a beautiful thick bomb that really does keep you moisturized. It is just not great for acne prone skin.

I have tried tretinoin, and retinols galore. This is my favorite one by far. I have worked up to using it every few days and just a piece size amount. I feel like it’s gentle. I haven’t dealt with the extreme dry skin that comes with tretinoin and for the price point in accessibility at any drugstore I highly recommend you try this if you’re dealing with extreme acne, dark spots, and just wanting a real extreme version of retinol.

This salicylic acid and LHA blend medicated gel cleanser is fantastic. It feels minty cool fresh on the skin and I believe it’s pretty gentle for the active ingredients it has I use it on my back and on my face.

I am such a fan of this face wash. The purifying foaming cleanser is my go to cleanser. It’s a fantastic make up remover and it really just feels like it gets all the dirt sweat and makeup off from the day so when I saw at target they had this new refill pack. It’s 73% last plastic compared to just buying another bottle and this little baggie refilled my large pump container twice so I think I paid $17 for the bag and that’s how much one pump is so really I got two products for the price of one and was able to keep it green and helped the environment so highly recommend this.

3mo ago
This is a very thick moisturizing cream that definitely works as promised. It does weigh down the skin after applying it. There's no notable scent or fragrance so it seems good for sensitive skin. My hands remain oily after applying and it takes a few minutes for the feeling to go away.

3mo ago
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ is my go-to whenever my skin is angry. It calms irritation fast, absorbs without feeling heavy, and actually works. A true skin barrier hero. I keep a tube everywhere.

4mo ago
I’ve tried another sunscreen from La Roche-Posay and this one definitely has a lighter feel to it. I like the packaging with the thin dispenser. It is perfect to keep things clean and apply just the right amount. It absorbs into the skin easily. I’d get this again.



This serum feels super lightweight going on and layers easily under other skincare. It spreads smoothly on the skin and doesn’t leave a white cast which is a major plus. However it did give my skin a noticeable shine by midday and felt like it never got fully absorbed. Definitely comfortable for short wear but not my favorite all-day option for those who aren’t a fan of a glowy finish.

15d ago
This under-eye cream has become a part of my daily routine. It's refreshing and I really feel like it's brightened my under-eyes! My only concern is that I found it a little hard to find at pharmacies in France on my most recent trip and I wonder if La Roche-Posay is discontinuing it or something? Or it's just getting stocked less? But I've liked this cream so much I went searching for it at multiple pharmacies! Highly recommend

3mo ago
I have super sensitive acne prone skin and this is one of the only brands and moisturizers that doesn’t make me break out and is gentle enough but still provides moisture when my skin is dry and breaking out. One of my favorite products. Highly recommend for sensitive acne prone skin.

3mo ago
The Cicaplast Baume B5+ Repairing Balm Cream was highly recommended online for people with dry skin. However, I found the consistency too thick for my face. It felt too heavy, so I tried wearing it at night instead. Unfortunately, my skin is sensitive and I broke out. I ended up using the rest as body lotion.

5mo ago
I’m so disappointed in la Roche posey. I love the tinted moisturizer and decided to buy various moisturizers and serum. What’s with the highly scented products? Constantly sneezing from the fragrance in the products.
6mo ago
I have used this product from this brand for a little while and I find it a bit expensive for the amount of product you get and for the result I have achieved by using it. I understand why it is a good brand. I just don't know that I can justify the cost.

7mo ago
It's the best sunscreen ever. All of my girlfriends use this brand. I like this sunscreen a lot but sometimes makes you have a white cast on your face so you need to wait few minutes before going out. It's expensive but it's worthy. I would buy it again for sure. I would recommend this forever.

7mo ago
this is a lovely occlusive balm, really soothing on the most damaged of skin barriers. also great for winter months when a regular moisturizer doesn't feel like enough. lasts forever as a thin layer is all you need

8mo ago
La Roche Posay is a good mid-priced (like I can afford anything else) skincare brand that has been around for quite a while. Their purifying face wash does a decent job. I haven’t used any of the moisturizing balms for about 15 years, but they were also quite good.

I like La Roche-Posay because the products are recommended by my dermatologist for my sensitive and dry skin (especially on the backs of my hands). I like how the sunscreen and lotions easily rub into my skin. The hand cream especially works well when my skin flakes in the winter.

8mo ago
I swear by this lip balm. Last winter my lips were so dry and cracked I thought they would stay like that forever. By chance, I found this in my local pharmacy and it’s been with me ever since. I’m about to use mine up and already have a backup purchased. That’s how good it is.

7mo ago
I got mineral sunscreen in Spain and love it. It feels light and doesn’t make my face shinny or feel chalky. I’m not sure if they sell the same product in the US because I haven’t needed to replace it yet.

9mo ago
Affordable, unscented, and effective skincare. The branding is simple and sleek. It's safe for my sensitive skin, and the Lipikar lotion is the only product I've found that works to help reduce my KP. It spreads easily, is light but hydrating, and the pump makes it easy to apply.
