La Roche-Posay LIPIKAR UREA 10% ROUGHNESS SMOOTHING LOTION for combination skin
Urea
Shea Butter
AllantoinLow
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for combination skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing and smoothing for your combination skin due to urea and glycerin, which hydrate and refine texture, but lacks targeted ingredients for your oily shine.
- Shea butter and allantoin provide soothing benefits, contributing to overall skin comfort without exacerbating oiliness.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like shea butter and allantoin.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users frequently praise this lotion for its ability to effectively soften and smooth dry, flaky, and bumpy skin, with many noting visible improvements quickly. The fast-absorbing, non-greasy texture is also commonly appreciated. A small number of users have reported experiencing skin irritation or a sticky residue.
Highlights
Effective smoothing Mostly Mentioned
- “Softens dry, bumpy skin”
- “Works great for bumps”
- “Skin has never been softer”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “Intensely hydrates”
- “Moisturizes for 48 hours”
- “Broken through dry barrier”
Fast absorption Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “Not tacky”
- “Fast-absorbing texture”
Fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
- “No strong scent”
- “Doesn't interfere with perfume”
- “Virtually no odor”
Price point Rarely Noted
- “A little expensive”
- “Worth the cost”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “My whole body gets itchy”
- “Contribute to some stinging”
- “It's irritating”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “Remained very sticky”
- “Didn't enjoy the stickiness”
- “Might feel a little greasy”
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Questions and answers
Why is La Roche-Posay Lipikar Urea 10% Lotion a weak match for combination skin?
This lotion is a weak match for combination skin because it provides moderate hydration and smoothness but lacks targeted ingredients to help reduce oily shine. A moisturizing treatment for this skin needs effective brightening and hydrating ingredients, soothing agents, and antioxidants to target diverse needs without extra weight or oiliness.
Which ingredients make this lotion a poor fit for combination skin?
This lotion is a weak match for your combination skin because it lacks targeted ingredients to reduce oily shine. A better match of this type needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that address oily shine while providing balanced hydration.
What does Urea do for combination skin?
Urea is a poor fit for combination skin because it is designed for very dry, scaly skin and may overwhelm oily areas. Combination skin needs lighter, balancing hydrators and gentle exfoliants that provide moisture without feeling heavy.
What does Shea Butter do for combination skin?
Shea butter helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by supporting the skin barrier and providing gentle moisture. This ingredient is unlikely to clog pores when used in balanced amounts, helping to calm dry areas while keeping the oily zones comfortable.
Where does this lotion go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your final moisturizer, or as a weekly treatment step. Combination skin also needs lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
Can I use this lotion with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this lotion with retinol by applying the retinol first and following it with the lotion to keep your skin soft and comfortable. This lotion is safe for your combination skin, but because it lacks targeted ingredients for oily shine, a product of this type for your skin needs lightweight hydrators and oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid.
How often should I use this lotion?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily to keep your skin hydrated and smooth. Regular daily application helps improve moisture levels and texture over time, though this product of this type needs lightweight balancing ingredients to properly care for combination skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026
Can this lotion clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This lotion is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on combination skin, as it contains no harsh or pore-clogging ingredients. However, because it lacks oil-balancing ingredients, combination skin needs a lighter hydrator with niacinamide or salicylic acid to help control shine.
Can I use this lotion around the eyes or on my body?
This lotion is safe to use on your body, but it is a weak match for the thin skin around your eyes. A product for the eye area needs lightweight hydrators and gentle soothing ingredients that do not weigh down delicate skin.
Is this lotion fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical 40% urea cream achieved improvement in less time and showed superiority over 12% ammonium lactate lotion in skin roughness, fissure reduction, thickness, and dryness at day 14 in patients treated for moderate to severe xerosis.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Topical treatment with K101 achieved a significantly higher mycological cure rate compared to placebo in patients with ≤50% nail involvement (27.2% vs 10.4%), while showing early visible improvements in nail appearance and no safety issues.
Mycoses, 2012A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
Ingredients
Urea, Shea Butter, Allantoin, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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