La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+Max Triple-Action Balm 400ml
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+Max Triple-Action Balm 400ml
72-hour moisturising balm for ultra-dry, sensitive and atopic eczema-prone skin with shea butter, niacinamide and Neurobioma technology
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+Max Triple-Action Balm 400ml is a rich face and body moisturiser developed for ultra-dry, sensitive and atopic eczema-prone skin. The formula combines shea butter, glycerin, niacinamide and Neurobioma technology to provide intensive moisturising care, help support the skin barrier and reduce sensations of dryness and discomfort.
The large 400ml format is suitable for family use and can be used from newborn through to mature skin.
Best For
- Ultra-dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Atopic eczema-prone skin
- Skin prone to dryness-induced itching
- Dry, uncomfortable skin
- Face and body use
- Babies, children and adults
- Families looking for a large-format daily emollient balm
Overview
Lipikar AP+Max is the updated triple-action moisturising balm within La Roche-Posay's Lipikar range.
The formula provides long-lasting hydration while helping care for skin that feels very dry, itchy or uncomfortable. La Roche-Posay highlights three principal actions: soothing dryness-related discomfort, nourishing the skin and supporting the skin barrier.
The manufacturer reports up to 72 hours of hydration based on cosmetoclinical testing after regular use. It is suitable for the face and body and has been formulated for sensitive skin from newborn to mature age.
Quick Highlights
- Triple-action moisturising balm
- For ultra-dry and sensitive skin
- Suitable for atopic eczema-prone skin
- Up to 72-hour hydration
- Helps relieve sensations associated with very dry skin
- Helps support the skin barrier
- Contains shea butter
- Contains niacinamide
- With glycerin
- Uses Neurobioma technology
- Suitable for face and body
- Suitable from newborn onwards
- Large 400ml family size
- Suitable for daily use
- Developed by La Roche-Posay
Product Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+Max Triple-Action Balm |
| Format | Face & Body Balm |
| Pack Size | 400ml |
| Skin Type | Ultra-Dry, Sensitive & Atopic Eczema-Prone Skin |
| Suitable For | Newborns, Babies, Children & Adults |
| Application Areas | Face & Body |
| Key Ingredients | Shea Butter, Glycerin, Niacinamide |
| Technology | Neurobioma |
| Hydration | Up to 72 Hours |
| Use | Daily |
| Country of Origin | France |
Who Is It For
- Newborns with very dry or sensitive skin
- Babies and children requiring rich daily moisturising care
- Adults with ultra-dry skin
- Mature skin
- Sensitive skin
- Atopic eczema-prone skin
- Skin affected by cold weather or indoor heating
- People experiencing dryness-related tightness or discomfort
- Families wanting one moisturising balm for face and body
Skin Concerns This Product May Suit
- Very dry skin
- Rough-feeling skin
- Tightness
- Dryness-related itching
- Redness associated with dry skin
- Flaking
- Barrier discomfort
- Sensitive skin
- Atopic eczema-prone skin
This is a cosmetic moisturising balm and should not be presented as a medicine for eczema.
Key Benefits
- Provides intensive moisturising care
- Helps soothe dryness-related discomfort
- Helps nourish very dry skin
- Helps support the skin's protective barrier
- Helps reduce sensations of tightness and dryness
- Provides long-lasting hydration
- Suitable for face and body
- Suitable across a wide age range
- Rich balm texture suitable for very dry skin
La Roche-Posay reports 97% instant dry-skin relief in a use test and up to 72-hour hydration in cosmetoclinical testing.
Texture & Feel
Lipikar AP+Max has a rich balm texture designed for skin requiring intensive moisturisation.
- Rich and nourishing
- Suitable for very dry skin
- Designed for everyday use
- Suitable over large body areas
- Can also be used on the face
- Particularly useful after bathing or showering
Why Choose This Product
Lipikar AP+Max is designed specifically for people whose skin needs more than a lightweight body lotion.
- Updated AP+Max formulation
- Long-lasting 72-hour hydration
- Suitable for atopic eczema-prone skin
- Includes shea butter and niacinamide
- Suitable from newborn onwards
- Face and body application
- Large 400ml family-friendly size
- Pairs well with Lipikar Syndet AP+ Cream Wash
Helpful Product Information
Quick Answer
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+Max Triple-Action Balm 400ml is a rich daily moisturiser for ultra-dry, sensitive and atopic eczema-prone skin. It is suitable for face and body and can be used from newborn onwards. The formula provides up to 72 hours of hydration and contains shea butter, glycerin and niacinamide.
Common Questions
Is it suitable for babies?
Yes. The current formulation is suitable from newborn onwards.
Can it be used on the face?
Yes. La Roche-Posay states that it is suitable for both face and body.
How often should it be used?
The manufacturer recommends applying it daily.
Does it replace eczema treatment?
No. It is a cosmetic moisturising balm and should not replace prescribed treatment for eczema.
Trust & Pharmacist Advice
Very dry and eczema-prone skin benefits from a consistent barrier-focused skincare routine. Regular use of an appropriate emollient can help maintain hydration and reduce the discomfort associated with dryness.
From a pharmacy perspective:
- Apply moisturiser regularly rather than only when the skin becomes severely dry.
- The best time to apply a rich emollient is often shortly after bathing or showering.
- Use lukewarm rather than very hot water, as excessive heat can worsen dryness.
- Choose gentle cleansers designed for very dry or sensitive skin.
- Shea butter and glycerin provide emollient and humectant moisturising care.
- Niacinamide is commonly included in barrier-focused skincare formulations.
- Avoid fragranced or harsh products if they trigger irritation.
- Do not scratch itchy skin where possible, as this can further damage the skin surface.
- If using a prescribed topical treatment, follow your GP or dermatologist's instructions about the order and timing of applications.
- Eczema that is weeping, crusting, infected, rapidly worsening or causing significant sleep disturbance should be professionally assessed.
- Seek medical advice for babies or young children if skin symptoms are persistent, severe or unexplained.
- A cosmetic balm can support everyday skin care but does not replace licensed eczema treatments where these are required.
Not Suitable For
- Anyone with a known sensitivity to an ingredient
- Direct application into the eyes
- Infected or significantly broken skin without appropriate healthcare advice
Seek professional advice if skin symptoms are severe, recurrent or worsening.
How to Use
Apply once daily to the face and body, massaging gently into clean skin.
For best results:
- Cleanse using a gentle product such as Lipikar Syndet AP+ Cream Wash
- Pat skin dry rather than rubbing
- Apply Lipikar AP+Max over the required areas
- Massage gently until absorbed
- Reapply according to individual skin needs if advised
The manufacturer recommends once-daily application and suggests pairing it with Lipikar Syndet AP+ Cream Wash.
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Cosmetic Role |
|---|---|
| Shea Butter | Rich emollient that helps soften and nourish dry skin |
| Glycerin | Humectant that helps maintain skin hydration |
| Niacinamide | Skin-conditioning ingredient used in barrier-supportive skincare |
| Dimethicone | Helps smooth and protect the skin surface |
| Rapeseed Seed Oil | Emollient oil |
| Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract | Ingredient within the Neurobioma-focused formula |
| Vitreoscilla Ferment | Ferment ingredient used within La Roche-Posay microbiome-focused skincare |
| Tocopherol | Vitamin E antioxidant ingredient |
Ingredients
Aqua / Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil / Rapeseed Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, PEG-100 Stearate, Propanediol, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Dimethiconol, Sodium Chloride, Mannose, Coco-Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate.
Always check the ingredient list on the product received, as cosmetic formulations can change.
Warnings
- For external use only
- Avoid direct contact with eyes
- If contact with eyes occurs, rinse immediately and thoroughly
- Do not use if sensitive to an ingredient
- Discontinue use if significant irritation develops
- Seek professional advice for infected, weeping or severely inflamed skin
- Keep out of reach of young children when not in use
- Follow the current directions on the packaging
Delivery in Ireland
Order La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+Max Triple-Action Balm 400ml from Lir Pharmacy for fast, reliable delivery throughout Ireland.
- 1–2 working days nationwide
- Carefully packed skincare orders
- Genuine La Roche-Posay skincare
- Trusted Irish pharmacy service
- Pharmacist skincare advice available
FAQs
1. What is La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+Max used for?
Lipikar AP+Max is a rich daily moisturising balm for ultra-dry, sensitive and atopic eczema-prone skin. It is formulated for both the face and body and is suitable from newborn through to adulthood. Its role is to provide long-lasting moisturisation, support the skin barrier and reduce the discomfort associated with very dry skin. It is a cosmetic moisturiser and does not replace prescribed eczema treatment.
2. Is Lipikar AP+Max suitable for eczema-prone skin?
Yes. La Roche-Posay specifically positions Lipikar AP+Max for ultra-dry to atopic eczema-prone skin. It can be used as part of a regular emollient routine to maintain hydration and support the skin barrier. Active, severe, infected or worsening eczema may still require appropriate medical treatment, so seek pharmacist or GP advice when necessary.
3. Can newborn babies use Lipikar AP+Max?
Yes. The current AP+Max formulation is described as suitable for sensitive skin from newborn to mature age. For babies, apply gently to clean skin and avoid the eye area. Persistent, widespread or severe skin irritation in a newborn should always be discussed with an appropriate healthcare professional.
4. Can Lipikar AP+Max be used on the face?
Yes. It is formulated for both face and body use. Because it has a rich balm texture, people with very dry facial skin may find it particularly useful. If your facial skin is oily or blemish-prone, a lighter moisturiser may feel more comfortable depending on your individual skin type.
5. How long does Lipikar AP+Max moisturise the skin?
La Roche-Posay reports up to 72 hours of hydration based on cosmetoclinical testing after regular once-daily use. Individual experience can vary depending on skin condition, bathing habits, climate and other skincare products used alongside the balm.
6. Does Lipikar AP+Max help itchy skin?
La Roche-Posay describes the balm as helping control sensations of itchiness associated with very dry and atopic eczema-prone skin. Persistent or severe itching can have several causes, however, and itching accompanied by infection, broken skin or worsening inflammation should be assessed professionally.
7. How often should I apply Lipikar AP+Max?
The current manufacturer's instructions recommend applying it once daily to the entire face and body as required. Many people find application after bathing particularly convenient because the skin has just been cleansed and can be moisturised before it dries out further.
8. Does Lipikar AP+Max contain niacinamide?
Yes. Niacinamide is listed high in the current ingredient list. It is combined with ingredients including shea butter, glycerin and dimethicone in the barrier-focused formula.
9. Does Lipikar AP+Max contain shea butter?
Yes. Shea butter is the second ingredient after water in the current formula. It is an emollient widely used in skincare for dry skin because it helps soften and nourish the skin surface.
10. What is Neurobioma technology?
Neurobioma is the name La Roche-Posay uses for technology incorporated into the updated AP+Max formulation. The balm includes microbiome-focused ingredients such as Ophiopogon japonicus root extract and Vitreoscilla ferment. For an Irish pharmacy page, it is safest to describe this as formulation technology rather than attributing unapproved medicinal effects to it.
11. What is the difference between Lipikar AP+Max and Lipikar AP+M?
AP+Max is the newer triple-action balm formulation and is positioned with up to 72-hour hydration and Neurobioma technology. Lipikar AP+M is the previous generation within the same family of moisturising balms. Customers should check the exact pack name because both formulations may still appear in retail channels.
12. What cleanser should I use with Lipikar AP+Max?
La Roche-Posay recommends pairing the balm with Lipikar Syndet AP+ Cream Wash. Using a gentle cleanser can be particularly helpful for ultra-dry and eczema-prone skin because harsh soaps and very hot water may increase dryness and discomfort.
Product Details
- Brand: La Roche-Posay
- Range: Lipikar
- Product: Lipikar AP+Max Triple-Action Balm
- Size: 400ml
- Format: Face & Body Balm
- Skin Type: Ultra-Dry, Sensitive & Atopic Eczema-Prone
- Suitable For: Newborns, Babies, Children & Adults
- Key Ingredients: Shea Butter, Glycerin, Niacinamide
- Technology: Neurobioma
- Hydration: Up to 72 Hours
- Country of Origin: France
Thank you for using our site.
Online/In-store Price Match Guarantee Policy
We guarantee that the prices available on our site www.lirpharmacy.com are also available in Plaza Pharmacy, Unit 2, The Plaza, Swords, Co Dublin. We look forward to meeting you in person! We guarantee that customers can purchase a product in store for the price displayed on our website.
Free Click & Collect
We offer a FREE click & collect service through our pharmacy in Swords Village:
Plaza Pharmacy, Unit 2 The Plaza, Swords, Co Dublin K67 X7P6, Ireland
Delivery with DPD
We deliver to Ireland, Northern Ireland and the European Union with DPD.
You will receive a text message or email from DPD on the day of your delivery with an estimated time for delivery of your order.
DPD offer a Parcel Wizard service that allows you to choose a day and location that suits you to have your parcel delivered.
You may register for this service at www.dpdparcelwizard.ie/Register
Please allow 2 to 7 working days for your order to be delivered. We fulfill the majority of our orders within 16 hours.
In the unlikely event that the item that you ordered is not in stock, we will issue your account with a refund and send the remaining items in your order.
Returns
We offer a free returns service with DPD. To physically return parcels please use the DPD Pickup Parcelshop site https://dpd.ie/Returns#/
The DPD Parcelshop service has over 600 nationwide collection points that returns may be dropped to. Please include your order number as the DPD reference number.
Returns for eligible products can be made within 14 days of the item being delivered.
If you have any queries or require assistance please contact us at info@lirpharmacy.com
Shipping costs & delivery
- We deliver free of charge to Ireland & Northern Ireland for orders of €50 or more.
- We deliver free of charge to Austria, Belgium, Czech, Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands & Poland for orders of €100 or more.
- We deliver to all other countries free of charge for orders of €200 or more.
| Order Value | Rate | Order Value | Rate | # Days | ||||
| Ireland | >€50 | Free | <€50 | €5.99 | 2 to 7 | |||
| Northern Ireland | >€50 | Free | <€50 | €5.99 | 2 to 7 | |||
| Austria | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €16.49 | 4 | |||
| Belgium | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €13.50 | 3 | |||
| Czech Republic | >€150 | Free |
<€150 |
€16.49 | 5 | |||
| Denmark | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €16.49 | 4 | |||
| France | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €13.50 | 3 | |||
| Germany | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €13.50 | 3 | |||
| Luxemburg | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €13.50 | 3 | |||
| Netherlands | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €13.50 | 3 | |||
| Poland | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €16.49 | 5 | |||
| Hungary | >€300 | Free | <€300 | €24.99 | 5 | |||
| Lithuania | >€300 | Free | <€300 | €24.99 | 5 | |||
| Slovakia | >€300 | Free | <€300 | €24.99 | 5 | |||
| Estonia | >€300 | Free | <€300 | €24.99 | 5 | |||
| Italy | >€300 | Free | <€300 | €24.99 | 5 | |||
| Latvia | >€300 | Free | <€300 | €24.99 | 5 | |||
| Sweden | >€300 | Free | <€300 | €24.99 | 5 | |||
| Croatia | >€350 | Free | <€350 | €39.99 | 6 | |||
| Portugal | >€350 | Free | <€350 | €39.99 | 6 | |||
| Finland | >€350 | Free | <€350 | €39.99 | 6 |
