La Roche-Posay LIPIKAR UREA 10% ROUGHNESS SMOOTHING LOTION for dry sensitive skin
Urea
Shea Butter
AllantoinAverage
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other moisturizers 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 dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 exfoliation and hydration for your dry or flaky skin and sensitivity due to the presence of urea and shea butter in concentrations that provide smoothing and moisturizing benefits.
- Highly suitable for dry skin due to the presence of urea and glycerin with humectant action, and shea butter with emollient action, which deeply moisturize and nourish the skin.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin as it contains soothing ingredients like Shea Butter and Allantoin and lacks harsh or prohibited substances.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
- Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.
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
How well does La Roche-Posay Lipikar Urea 10% Roughness Smoothing Lotion work for dry sensitive skin?
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Urea 10% Roughness Smoothing Lotion works reasonably well for dry sensitive skin, offering moderate hydration and smoothing benefits through ingredients like urea and shea butter. Because other products may fit your skin better, a product for this skin needs deep hydration, strong skin barrier support, and soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin without any risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this lotion a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Urea, shea butter, and glycerin make this lotion a good fit by providing deep moisture and gentle smoothing for dry skin. To fit this skin type even better, a product needs high levels of soothing and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid to support the skin barrier without irritation.
What does Urea do for dry sensitive skin?
Urea helps hydrate dry sensitive skin while making it feel soft and smooth. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may even reduce skin sensitivity.
What does Shea Butter do for dry sensitive skin?
Shea butter protects dry sensitive skin and helps keep it soft and calm by strengthening the skin barrier. It is unlikely to irritate sensitive areas and works well to lock in moisture.
Where does this lotion go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This lotion goes into your evening routine as a treatment, applied after cleansing and toning. A good skincare routine for dry sensitive skin needs gentle moisturizers with nourishing butters and soothing ingredients to keep the skin calm and soft.
Can I use this lotion with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this lotion with retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with the lotion to keep your skin calm and moisturized. This approach helps reduce potential irritation while supporting your skin barrier.
How often should I use this lotion?
This lotion works well when applied twice daily to keep your dry skin soft and comfortable. Regular daily use helps improve rough texture and maintains good hydration levels, though dry sensitive skin also needs rich nourishing ingredients and gentle soothing agents like ceramides and niacinamide.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Can this lotion clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This lotion is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging on dry sensitive skin. It features soothing ingredients like shea butter and allantoin, and lacks harsh or prohibited substances that typically trigger irritation.
Can I use this lotion around the eyes or on my body?
This lotion can be used on the body, but it is not ideal for the thin and delicate skin around the eyes. To properly care for dry sensitive skin in that area, a product needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and a very lightweight, non-irritating formula.
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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