La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay takes its name from the French town whose thermal spring water sits at the centre of every formula. That water is naturally rich in selenium, and it is the reason the range has been built around sensitive and reactive skin for decades rather than as an afterthought.

The formulas are developed with dermatologists and tested on skin that reacts easily, including skin prone to allergy. Fragrance, alcohol and other common irritants are left out wherever the formula allows, and the ingredient lists are kept deliberately short.

The range is organised by concern rather than by product type, so Effaclar handles blemish-prone skin, Cicaplast dry and compromised skin, Toleriane sensitivity, Anthelios sun protection and Lipikar the body.

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Why La Roche-Posay

Built on thermal spring water

Every formula starts with La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, drawn from the springs in France and naturally rich in selenium. It is soothing, antioxidant and well tolerated by reactive skin.

Developed with dermatologists

The range is formulated and tested with dermatologists, on sensitive and allergy-prone skin. Fragrance and other common irritants are left out wherever the formula allows.

A range organised by concern

Effaclar, Cicaplast, Toleriane, Anthelios, Lipikar, Hyalu B5, Mela B3 and Redermic each target a different concern, so you can build a routine rather than pick products at random.

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Roche-Posay

What is La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, and why is it in everything?

It is water drawn from the springs at La Roche-Posay in France, naturally high in selenium along with other minerals and trace elements. It is used as the base of most formulas in the range because it is soothing and antioxidant, and because it is well tolerated by skin that reacts to a lot of other things.

Which range should I be looking at?

Effaclar is for oily and blemish-prone skin. Cicaplast is for dry, rough or compromised skin, including after a minor cosmetic procedure. Toleriane is for sensitive and allergy-prone skin. Anthelios is the sun protection. Lipikar is for the body. Hyalu B5 is hydration and plumping, Mela B3 targets dark spots, and Redermic is the vitamin C and retinol line.

Is it suitable if my skin reacts to most products?

That is what the range is designed for. Most formulas are fragrance-free or hypoallergenic, many are tested on skin prone to allergy, and the Toleriane line in particular is built on a deliberately minimal ingredient list to reduce the number of things that can provoke a reaction. Patch test on a small area first if you react easily.

What SPF should I use every day?

Anthelios runs at SPF50+ broad spectrum across the range. The Invisible Fluid and UVmune 400 are the lightest for daily face wear and leave no white cast, the Wet Skin can be applied to wet skin for the beach, and the tinted and BB options give coverage as well as protection. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Can I use retinol or vitamin C from this range if my skin is sensitive?

The Redermic line is formulated with tolerance in mind, but retinol and vitamin C both increase sun sensitivity. Use them in the evening where directed, build up frequency slowly, and wear a broad spectrum sunscreen daily. Speak to our pharmacist if you are unsure, and do not use retinol during pregnancy without advice.

Is La Roche-Posay made in France?

Yes. The range is made in France, and the thermal spring water at the heart of the formulas comes from the town the brand is named after.

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