6 Best La Roche-Posay Products for Sensitive Skin—and Everyone Else, Too

07.10.2025, 18:27 allure.com

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There’s rarely a time that La Roche-Posay doesn’t make our curated lists. The French pharmacy favorite counts multiple Best of Beauty Award winners, comes consistently recommended by dermatologists, and is beloved by Allure editors (especially those with sensitive skin) for delivering results without irritation. Readers also love that they can stock up on these effective formulations without a hefty price tag.

At the heart of every product is the brand’s signature thermal spring water, straight from the French town it’s named after. Packed with selenium, a natural antioxidant, it’s what gives La Roche-Posay products their soothing superpower—helping calm redness, strengthen the barrier, and keep skin balanced. It’s the secret sauce behind all those gentle yet effective cleansers, sunscreens, and serums we can’t stop recommending. Keep scrolling for the skin-care products we swear by.

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Allure contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai applying the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen SPF 50

Why it's worth it: Sunscreen can be a tricky step, particularly for sensitive skin: The wrong formula can cause more irritation, but skipping SPF altogether can (obviously) make things worse. That’s why Anthelios Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen SPF 50 is a standout with both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide to gently reflect UV rays, while vitamin E and thermal spring water help soothe and protect against free radicals. Its silky, fast-absorbing texture sinks in instantly and “it has a subtle mattifying effect that’s perfect to wear under makeup,” says Shari Marchbein, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City.

Tester feedback from contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai

“I don't typically trust untinted mineral sunscreens, since they almost always leave a white cast on my olive skin. Not La Roche-Posay Anthelios! It's practically perfect: It doesn't have a weird scent, absorbs quickly, and even seems to control the shine on my nose, leaving my very oily T-zone looking more matte, but not flat or one-dimensional. The tube also holds a ton of product, too, so it can last me through a beach trip and then some.” —Deanna Pai, contributing commerce editor

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Allure commerce producer Sarah Hoffmann applying the La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Why it's worth it: Hyaluronic acid has become a must-have ingredient for many of us in the quest for supple, glowy, hydrated skin. “[Two forms of] pure hyaluronic acid locks in moisture, madecassosides—which are wound-healing agents derived from Centella asiatica—nourish your skin barrier, and vitamin B5 soothes and hydrates,” says Alexandra Bowles, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Cincinnati, OH. The lightweight gel texture sinks in fast, leaving skin plump, smooth, and dewy. Deanne Mraz, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Connecticut, previously told Allure that, regardless of your skin type, this product is a great starting point if you’re new to serums.

Tester feedback from commerce producer Sarah Hoffmann

“There are few skin issues in my life that a good hyaluronic acid serum can't fix. Dry patches? Hyaluronic acid. Dull skin? Hyaluronic acid. Clogged pores? You wouldn't think it, but hyaluronic acid genuinely helps balance my skin so it's not producing the excess oil that pisses my pores off. La Roche-Posay's Hyalu is the platonic ideal of an HA serum to me: medium viscosity, non-sticky, and vaguely aquatic smelling. My skin is always better off when I make the time to stack it in ahead of moisturizer.” —Sarah Hoffmann, commerce producer

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Pai using the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

Why it's worth it: With a Seal of Acceptance from the National Eczema Association (and a few Best of Beauty Awards to match), the brand’s Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser is one of our favorite facial cleansers for its creamy, gentle formula. A hydrating, hardworking mix of ceramides, niacinamide, glycerin, and prebiotic thermal water helps restore and reinforce the skin barrier. New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Sejal Shah, MD, recommends the soap-free, oil-free formula for individuals with sensitive, easily irritated, or dry skin types.

Tester feedback from Pai

“Sorry, but I love to beat up my skin. There's nothing that I won't put on or in it—retinol! Glycolic acid! Botox! And whenever that comes around to bite me—meaning my skin feels tight and raw—I rely on this cleanser, which feels instantly nourishing. It's powerful enough to remove my makeup (although I do tackle waterproof mascara with my micellar water) but always leaves my skin calm, cool, and comfortable.” —Deanna Pai, contributing commerce editor

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Allure shopping director Shanna Shipin applying the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer

Why it's worth it: If your skin’s barrier has been through it (think dryness, irritation, or over-exfoliation), the brand’s Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer is what our tester referred to as an “emotional support moisturizer.” It strengthens and hydrates with ceramides to help restore the skin’s natural barrier and thermal water to soothe and rebalance. Niacinamide steps in to calm redness and even out the tone, while glycerin provides up to 48 hours of hydration without leaving a heavy residue. The lightweight cream sinks in fast, leaving skin soft, smooth, and comforted—perfect under makeup or on its own. If you have oily skin and prefer a matte option, Martha Viera, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Coral Gables, FL, previously recommended the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Moisturizer.

Tester feedback from shopping director Shanna Shipin

“It's up there with Aquaphor as a product that I can trust to perform no matter how dry or damaged my skin barrier is. It doesn't go big on fancy fine-line-reducing ingredients or anything, and instead focuses on hydration. It leaves my skin wrapped in a cocoon of moisture—but not the overbearing and itchy kind! It plays nicely with my angry eczema flare-ups, and has no fragrance, so I can use it on my kids too.” —Shanna Shipin, shopping director

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Why it's worth it: When caring for the neck down, La Roche-Posay’s Lipikar AP+ Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream is a must-have for restoring comfort and softness to dry, irritated skin. This rich yet fast-absorbing cream features a mix of shea butter, glycerin, and niacinamide to deeply hydrate, soothe, and strengthen the skin barrier. “Lipikar has both moisturizers that help replenish the natural moisturizers that lessen with age and niacinamide that helps with discoloration and redness,” Stephanie Saxton-Daniels, MD, a Dallas-based board-certified dermatologist, previously told Allure. Add in the brand’s classic prebiotic thermal water, and you’ve got a formula gentle enough for sensitive and eczema-prone skin.

Tester feedback from former deputy beauty director Elizabeth Siegel

“The fragrance-free formula is perfect in its simplicity. And because it’s loaded with some tried-and-true moisturizers—shea butter, glycerin—it’s also effective enough that it got rid of a stubborn dry flaky patch on my hand (the result of my engagement ring rubbing against my pinky 24/7).” —Elizabeth Siegel, former deputy beauty director

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Why it's worth it: If you’re dealing with uneven tone, dark spots, or hyperpigmentation from breakouts, Mela B3 Serum has you covered with its silky, lightweight formula that pairs 10% niacinamide—to calm and strengthen the skin barrier—with a brightening molecule called melasyl. “This novel pigment-fighting molecule has demonstrated promising results for multiple skin concerns in clinical studies,” Rebecca Marcus, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Dallas, TX, previously told Allure. To top it off, lipohydroxy acid (LHA), a gentle exfoliant, helps sweep away dead skin cells for instant radiance and a more even-looking complexion over time.

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