Comparison between La Roche-Posay Lipikar Daily Repair Moisturizing Lotion vs. La Roche-Posay Lipikar Ap+ Lipid-replenishing Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

21 Ingredients 20

1
Water
1
Water
2
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
2
Glycerin
3
Glycerin
3
Isopropyl Palmitate
4
Sorbitan Stearate
4
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
5
Paraffinum Liquidum/​mineral Oil
5
Propanediol
6
Corn Starch
6
Cetyl Alcohol
7
Niacinamide
7
Myristyl Myristate
8
Brassica Campestris Oleifera Oil/​ Rapeseed Seed Oil
8
Zea Mays Starch/​corn Starch
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Uniqueness13 out of 21
61.9%
Uniqueness12 out of 20
60.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
6 out of 21
29%
chemical
11 out of 21
52%
natural
9 out of 20
45%
chemical
10 out of 20
50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#18
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Tocopherol#20
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Isopropyl Palmitate#3Myristyl Myristate#7
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#17

Detailed view

La Roche-Posay Lipikar Daily Repair Moisturizing Lotion vs. La Roche-Posay Lipikar Ap+ Lipid-replenishing Cream
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Viscosity controlling agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Shea Butter is a great natural moisturizer everybody knows about. And it’s popular for a reason. It contains 5 essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic), vitamins (A, D, E, F), and catechins, which are antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from UV, cold, and other negative factors. It can be used on its own and will not harm your skin even in very high concentrations.

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#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#3Isopropyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Binding, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Softening
Antistatic
Hair gloss
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
Position 4

#4Sorbitan Stearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#4Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Viscosity controlling agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Shea Butter is a great natural moisturizer everybody knows about. And it’s popular for a reason. It contains 5 essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic), vitamins (A, D, E, F), and catechins, which are antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from UV, cold, and other negative factors. It can be used on its own and will not harm your skin even in very high concentrations.

Position 5

#5Paraffinum Liquidum/​mineral Oil

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#5Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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