Balm Ap

moisturizer · 400 ml · Skincare

La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm Ap is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 27-ingredient list, with niacinamide, glycerin and shea butter. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Dimethicone, Dimethiconol).

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Contains silicones
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Balm Ap

Niacinamide
Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Shea butter
A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.
Dimethicone
A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

27 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Butyrospermum Parkii ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
5NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
6Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
7Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
8Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
9Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
10PEG-100 Stearate
11PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
12Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
13PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
14Sorbitan Tristearate
15DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
16Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
17Mannose
18Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
19Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
20Capryloyl Glycine
21Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
22Vitreoscilla Ferment
23Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
24MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
25Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
26TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
27Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateA synthetic antioxidant that keeps the oils and fats in a formula from going stale,…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3337875696548, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	Contains	Dimethicone (#4), Dimethiconol (#15)
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm Ap fragrance-free?

Yes. La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm Ap lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm Ap contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone, Dimethiconol). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm Ap good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Shea butter and Dimethicone.