La Roche-Posay® Toleriane Ultra Reviews

Ok, so i have heaps of trouble finding products to use on my face, i have so many issues, eczema, dry skin, adult acne, general irritation. yep super fun! so ive tried alot of products to try help my bag of fun face-skin problems. and lets say i have a few used a few times products in my cupboard. So getting this product i was skeptical it could actually help. yeah i know it says "Tolerance tested on allergic skin" but how many times do we read that and it turns out just not my skin..... well im happy to say that this wasn't actually bad at all!! My face is super soft, and my eczema hasn't been irritated by it at all (freaking yay!!) the bottle is very cute and easy to use, i used about 1 & 1/2 pumps to cover my face and neck which im happy with, the 40 ml bottle should last quite some time (at least a few months) Will i continue using this? hell yes! Will i be buying more when it runs out? hell yes! this is my new fave products, my eczema thanks you!!

The packaging is minimal and simple. Both the box and bottle have pretty good info on them. This comes in a pump bottle with a lockable top, so would be good for travel with no wastage when you lock and unlock the top. It is thick and creamy with minimal scent, and soaked into my skin quickly without feeling greasy. As a plus this can also be used on your eye area. The redness in my cheeks has reduced slightly and I no longer get angry, itchy, red patches. My skin also looks firmer. This kept my skin hydrated all day. After using for almost two weeks the bottle still has a lot in it so I think would last quite a while. This is out of my price range but would consider buying if it was on special.

My skin is sensitive and I need to be careful what products I use on it. I've had reactions to the most unexpected things in the past so I tend to use products formulated for sensitive skin. This moisturiser has an almost mousse texture, it's very light and nice to apply to the skin. It sinks into my skin nicely and doesn't leave any residue on my skin. I did not react to this product at all and didn't even get the usual breakout of a few spots like I tend to when changing skincare products. This moisturiser has basically no scent to it. After I had applied it there was no trace of a scent on my fingertips. The packaging is simple and has a twist feature to lock the product for travel. I do quite like this feature and research of the product has shown me that it's specially sealed so that it stays good over time for sensitive skin. I'm not sure if the formulation of this product suited my skin type. I can't discriminate if it was this product or the eye cream but my forehead in particular became very oily after about a week of using these products. My skin is sensitive but not dry and I think it's just a bit too rich and moisturising for my skin. It is a nice product and I did not react to it so it did what it was supposed to! Definitely give this a go if you have sensitive skin. I will be keeping this on hand for future use if I do react to something else to soothe and calm my skin down.

I have used a couple of la Roche-posay products prior to this review; and really enjoyed them! Their effaclear face wash is my holy grail so I was interested in seeing what a mainly ‘one brand’ routine would look like for me.

This product is part of their ‘ultra sensitive skin‘ line which have no fragrance to them, and a nice ‘medicinal’ look to their packaging - think luxe laboratory/fancy spa styles. I like that they are both in a pump bottle, not sticking your fingers in to a whole jar is always quite nice!

This moisturiser is a little intense for me, as I have a very oily tzone. So I have been using this in the evening as a night cream, which has been working well for me - I have noticed a difference in the dryer areas around my hairline, which are responding well to a thicker moisturiser. I’ve also used this on my hands where I have some quite dry patches that I usually use steroid cream on, and it has helped with softening them and didn’t cause any additional irritation to the area.

I do not think I would repurchase this as it is too heavy for me, and I am lazy and like to have a moisturiser I can use at all times of the day. This would be perfect for very sensitive dry skin.

This intense soothing cream is amazing. After using this on my face and neck both morning and night has seen my skin glow. It feels softer to the touch, more even tone and no more dry patches.

Having lived with sensitive skin for years it's a battle to test and try skincare. I can't even begin to think how much I've spent on something only to have to throw it out or just give it away because I've had a reaction to it.

This arrived at the perfect time with the pollen in Canterbury at the moment my eyes are crying for help so thank you BR.

I emailed LRP a while back after I read a few reviews on BR from another trial. They were so helpful about sample size availability and also quick to point me in the direction of life pharmacy where you can try before you buy. Very handy prior to purchasing a full bottle. I also notice they are a branch of L'Oréal which is handy as they are so well known and I've had a lot of luck with their skincare in the past. So I highly recommend going and testing some out at life.

This was my favourite out of the two products. I was brave and just applied all over without any test patch - yep living dangerously.

It was great. I had no reaction as expected from a product aimed at sensitive skin. It's recommend to apply day and night and I did follow these instructions - it didn't cause any breakouts or greasyness for me so I was happy to follow directions. One pump was plenty as it's a light white formula that effortlessly glides across the skin. A little did go a long way - the tube spits out a thin stream of the cream.. one pump doesn't amount to too much - it's the perfect amount. The 40mL tube will last a long time. I've been using approx. 10 days straight and I have only just noticed the bag inside the tube has shrunk down a little.

Packaging looks great - blue and white box with simple explanations and directions for use along with simple elegant packaging. The box encases your pump action tube.

This tube has some amazing technology - to keep your product fresh, free from oxidation, contamination, residue and also reduces waste. It's rather fun to watch.. you can YouTube it or just watch your own tube shrink. It's got a little bag inside the tube that shrinks down with use. The tube also has a twist top that's handy for locking when travelling. Quite flash!

The product itself feels amazing on the skin. I actually find it acts like a primer.. it definitely performs better than my $50+ primer anyways. It creates this moisture layer on the skin that lasts for hours. It gives you a dewy fresh look and leaves your skin feeling so smooth. It's not greasy or oily, it just feels fresh.

In terms of performance it's a winner. My car is covered in pollen at the moment and so my eyes and nose have been suffering. Using this has been amazing I feel like it's given my nose area the protection barrier it needed after all the nose blowing and sneezing. It's soothing so you forget you had irritated skin.. it calms it down and provides relief.

I am definitely a fan of LRP I have already brought their sunscreen so if your curious go have a play with some testers.

I have to say, this may just be my favourite trial product ever!

As someone with temperamental, sensitive skin, moisturisers are definitely a product which is hit and miss. And this was a total hit! My skin is often on the dry side, with redness (often flares of rosacea) and scarring from cystic acne (and an inch long scar from a regular old cyst). Needless to say, I often have trouble finding skincare that doesn't irritate my skin.

This product was gentle, scent-free and hydrating. It has kept my skin moisturised all day and allow for my makeup to stay looking top notch all day. Most importantly, I had no burning sensation or redness on my skin as I often do with other moisturisers. My redness has actually reduced and my 1 inch long scar (which has random flare ups of pain and redness) is less red and not stinging!

The packaging is discreet; simply, slim and upmarket (lets face it, anything with French words on it feels classy). I love the pump dispenser which only allows a small amount of product at a time, dispensing the optimal amount for my face each time.

In trying to think of negatives, I actually have none. The only concern I have is that the bottle is quite small for the price. But considering I think this product may last me a while, it is not a concern that would stop me from repurchasing.

Sensitive skin people! If you are having trouble finding moisturisers which don't leave your skin burning, red or tight, this may just work for you as it has for me!

I was lucky enough to be chosen to trial this skincare brand. This is not a skincare brand I had heard of before, so I was curious to try it.

La Roche-Posay is a French brand that is made in France. The main language on the bottle is French, but there are English directions written on the back of the bottle, and on the box it comes in. The name also seems to be written in braille on the boxes’ side.

The bottle and the box are both white with black lettering and blue accents. The cream comes in a clear white pump bottle, and the cream inside is white. The bottle is 40ml.

This cream is designed for very sensitive, easily irritated and allergic skin. The directions on the bottle say to apply to your face and neck in the morning and evening. On the box it says the cream can also be applied to the “eyes’ contours” and that it intensely hydrates and soothes, reducing skin’s sensitivity. This cream is also preservative-free, paraben-free, fragrance-free, alcohol-free, colorant-free and lanolin-free.

My eyes and skin are very sensitive and easily irritated. This cream lived up to its promise and did not irritate my skin. It has no discernible scent, and it is easy to pump out of the bottle. It absorbs well, and is non-greasy. It feels so gentle on my skin.

I think this is a great option if you are looking for a higher end skin product that does not irritate your skin.

When I received this in the mail to trial I was super confused. The box had a lot of writing, in both English and French, but I couldn't figure out what the product actually WAS. I suspected it was moisturiser, but it wasn't until I went on BR to check the reviews that I was able to confirm I was right. Though the company is obviously proud of being bi-lingual and having fancy-sounding ingredients, it is a bit of a flaw that nowhere on the packaging does it say 'this is moisturiser. It goes on your face.'

The second thing I noticed about this product was the size vs price. The bottle was a modest 40ml, but the price (BR told me) was $45! I think this probably makes this the most expensive-per-ml moisturiser I've ever tried.

With this knowledge I was extremely dubious about the product. However, things picked up from there.

When I opened the box, I found the product has a very easy turn system to lock or unlock, which was practical and easy to use.

I get very dry skin, so I would be generous, using two or three pumps on my face and another on my neck. It absorbed quickly, leaving my skin soft, with no greasiness or white patches where you missed rubbing in a spot.

This brand makes a big deal about being suitable for sensitive skin. I didn't think I was going to be testing this too much as my skin is usually ok with the products I try, but it just so happens I got sick with a cold while testing this. I wasn't caring for my skin as well as I should and it got dried out, which always makes it more sensitive, especially around my raw, red nose. Usually this would mean my skin, especially my nose, would sting when the product was applied, and I would maybe even get redness or stinging on my cheeks. However this moisturiser remained gentle and hydrating without the sting factor. This has been an absolute blessing.

While I don't think I can justify repurchasing such an expensive product for my face as I do have cheaper options that I know I don't react to, if you usually have problems with your skin + products this is a very sensible option for you. And hey - maybe my 'too small' will be your 'convenience sized'!

This has a sight chemical smell when it's first applied and is too greasy looking to wear as a day cream.

It is vey hydrating and I like that it can be used on the eye contour as well as so many moisturisers can't be.

I think this cream would be great for eczema or psoriasis sufferers but otherwise the price is too much just for a moisturiser.