La Roche-Posay in Egypt: Product Guide by Concern (with Prices)

Reviewed by the Beseha pharmacist team · Updated 30 October 2026 · Prices taken from Beseha product pages on that day · 8-minute read

Cheapest start

Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel – 200 ml

EGP 640

Cleanser for oily skin

Sunscreen for oily

Anthelios Oil Control Fluid SPF50+ – 50 ml

EGP 990

Mattifying

For irritation

Cicaplast Baume B5+ – 40 ml

EGP 810

5% panthenol

For dark spots

Mela B3 Serum – 30 ml

EGP 1,995

10% niacinamide

For oily, acne-prone skin: Effaclar

• Washing: the American Academy of Dermatology says to wash your face up to twice a day and after sweating, with a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser and your fingertips.
• Products: the same source advises alcohol-free skin care and a sunscreen labelled non-comedogenic.
• Do not pick: it slows healing and raises the risk of scars and dark spots.
• Patience: treatment may take several weeks to a few months to show a difference.

#1

Oily skinSoap freeBest value

Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel – 200 ml

The cheapest way into La Roche-Posay

EGP 640730

EGP 3.2 per ml · 200 ml

• The pack says for oily, acne-prone and sensitive skin
• The pack says no soap and no parabens
• The page says a gel that turns to foam, for daily use

Heads-up: The AAD says to wash gently with your fingertips, no washcloth or sponge

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#2

Anti-shinePores

Effaclar Mat Moisturiser – 40 ml

A light moisturiser for oily skin

EGP 920

EGP 23.0 per ml · 40 ml

• The pack says a sebum-controlling moisturiser, anti-shine and anti-enlarged pores
• The page says for oily and combination skin
• The page says it works under makeup

Heads-up: It is a moisturiser, not an acne treatment; for a lot of acne, see a dermatologist

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#3

MattifyingUVA + UVB

Anthelios Oil Control Fluid SPF50+ – 50 ml

A light sunscreen for oily skin

EGP 9901,130

EGP 19.8 per ml · 50 ml

• The pack says UVMUNE 400, very high UVB and UVA protection
• The pack says mattifying, for oily skin
• The page says a light, fast-absorbing texture

Heads-up: We compared it with Bioderma in a separate article, linked in the sunscreen section below

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For dry, sensitive skin: Toleriane, Cicaplast, Lipikar

• Moisturiser: the AAD says to apply it while skin is still damp after a shower; creams and ointments moisturise more than lotions.
• Fragrance free: choose “fragrance-free”, not “unscented”.
• Ingredients: the same source lists hyaluronic acid, glycerin and shea butter; see hyaluronic acid for skin.

#4

SensitivePrebiotic

Toleriane Sensitive Cream – 40 ml

A daily moisturiser for sensitive skin

EGP 970

EGP 24.2 per ml · 40 ml

• The pack says a prebiotic moisturiser that hydrates, soothes and protects
• The page says for sensitive skin, light and fast-absorbing
• The page says it works under makeup

Heads-up: The photo is a Spanish pack; check the name on the box you receive

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#5

5% panthenolIrritationMost versatile

Cicaplast Baume B5+ – 40 ml

A soothing balm for irritated skin

EGP 810900

EGP 20.2 per ml · 40 ml

• The pack says 5% panthenol with madecassoside
• The pack says for irritation in adults, children and babies
• 40 ml tube

Heads-up: It is a rich balm; use it on dry or irritated patches, not as a daily moisturiser for oily faces

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#6

Face and bodyFrom birth

Lipikar Baume AP+M – 200 ml

A rich moisturiser for very dry skin

EGP 1,110

EGP 5.5 per ml · 200 ml

• The pack says also suitable for eczema-prone skin
• The pack says even for newborns
• The page says for face and body, for the whole family

Heads-up: For severe or inflamed eczema, it supports but does not replace a doctor’s treatment

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Sunscreen: Anthelios

• What to look for: the AAD says broad-spectrum, SPF 30 or higher, water resistant.
• Amount and timing: most adults need about 1 ounce for the body, and skin takes about 15 minutes to absorb it.
• Reapply: every two hours, and straight after swimming or sweating.

#7

Dry skinPA++++

Anthelios Hydrating Cream SPF50+ – 50 ml

A hydrating sunscreen for dry, sensitive skin

EGP 1,130

EGP 22.6 per ml · 50 ml

• The pack says SPF50+ and PA++++, UVB and UVA protection
• The pack says hydrating cream, ultra resistant
• The page says for dry, sensitive skin

Heads-up: Reapply every two hours in the sun, and after swimming or sweating

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#8

ChildrenNon-perfumed

Anthelios Kids Spray SPF50+ – 200 ml

A sunscreen spray for children’s skin

EGP 1,0791,199

EGP 5.4 per ml · 200 ml

• The pack says for children’s sensitive skin, non-perfumed
• The pack says very water, sweat and sand resistant
• 200 ml bottle

Heads-up: The suitable age is not on the page; ask a doctor before using it on a baby

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Anthelios Oil Control for oily skin is in the Effaclar section above; see the full comparison in Bioderma vs La Roche-Posay for oily skin.

For dark spots and wrinkles: Mela B3 and Retinol B3

• Start with sunscreen: the AAD says treating dark spots begins with daily sunscreen.
• Ingredients: the same source lists retinoids, vitamin C, azelaic, glycolic and kojic acid; for niacinamide see niacinamide for skin.
• How long: a spot a few shades darker usually fades in 6 to 12 months; deep pigment can take years.
• If it burns: stop it; if there is no result, a dermatologist has stronger treatments.

#9

10% niacinamideDark spots

Mela B3 Serum – 30 ml

A serum for dark spots and pigmentation

EGP 1,995

EGP 66.5 per ml · 30 ml

• The pack says 10% niacinamide with Melasyl, against dark spots and pigmentation
• The pack says developed for sensitive skin and clinically tested
• 30 ml bottle

Heads-up: The priciest product here; spots take months, and without sunscreen it will not help

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#10

RetinolWrinkles

Retinol B3 Serum – 30 ml

A retinol serum for wrinkles

EGP 1,4501,590

EGP 48.3 per ml · 30 ml

• The pack says pure retinol plus retinyl with vitamin B3
• The pack says for wrinkles, uneven texture and sun ageing
• The pack says suitable for sensitive skin

Heads-up: The page says introduce it gradually and use with caution on sensitive skin; stop if it burns

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Comparison table

A simple La Roche-Posay routine

• Morning: cleanser, a serum if you are treating spots, moisturiser, sunscreen.
• Night: cleanser, retinol if you use it, moisturiser.
• One new product at a time: so you know the cause if your skin reacts.
• You do not need one brand for everything: what matters is the ingredient and your skin type.

FAQ

Read next: Bioderma vs La Roche-Posay for oily skin and hyaluronic acid for skin.

The bottom line

Choose La Roche-Posay by concern: Effaclar for oily, acne-prone skin, Toleriane, Cicaplast and Lipikar for dry and sensitive skin, Anthelios for sunscreen, and Mela B3 and Retinol B3 for spots and wrinkles. Start with one product, use sunscreen daily, and give dark spots months.

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