La Roche-Posay Brings Living Lab to Lagos this November

In Lagos, skincare is as much a part of everyday conversation as beauty. Yet questions about dark spots, acne and sun protection often go unanswered. A 2026 multinational study published in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology offers a glimpse into sun-protection habits, finding that 2.6% of its Nigerian respondents used facial sunscreen regularly. This November, La Roche-Posay is creating a space to explore these conversations with dermatologists and discover the science behind healthy skin. 

Living Lab Nigeria comes to Oasis by The Five Palm, Victoria Island, on 5 and 6 November 2026. The experience will feature interactive innovation corners for the popular ranges, dermatologist consultations, and a pop-up store in partnership with Konga. 

“Skincare has become an increasingly important conversation in Nigeria, but greater interest also needs to be matched by access to credible information,” said Nadia Amasa, L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty. “Living Lab gives us an opportunity to bring our science closer to the people we serve. We want consumers to be able to ask questions, engage with experts and better understand their skin and the science behind the products they use.”

At the heart of Living Lab Nigeria are daily plenary sessions and five dedicated Innovation Corners where guests can explore the Mela B3, Anthelios, Effaclar, Cicaplast and Lipikar ranges through hands-on experiences. Together, the spaces address concerns that come up often in local skincare conversations, from hyperpigmentation and acne to sun protection, sensitivity and skin barrier care.

The Blue House will take guests through more than five decades of La Roche-Posay research and innovation, while the Scars of Life Cinema will introduce visitors to Scars of Life, a brand film exploring the physical and emotional impact of atopy and atopic-prone skin. Dermatologists and skincare experts will also be available throughout the public event for individual consultations.

“Many people only see a dermatologist once a skin concern has become difficult to manage, and there is still a great deal of misinformation around concerns such as acne and hyperpigmentation,” said Dr. Folakemi Cole-Adeife, Consultant Physician & Dermatologist, member of the L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty MedSquad. “Creating spaces where people can engage directly with dermatologists and ask questions about their skin can support better understanding, earlier intervention and more informed skincare choices.”

Beyond the science, Living Lab Nigeria will also bring together the social side of the skincare conversation with a La Roche-Posay Café and a Pop-Up Store in partnership with Konga, where guests can discover and purchase La Roche-Posay products, with 15% off all purchases made during the experience.

A media preview will take place on 4 November 2026, ahead of the public experience on 5 and 6 November. Media representatives interested in attending can click here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf18VEKjAfhcBxi5JXxjGixCKYGYuf-FRjf3G_guwJ3ojKPqw/viewform?usp=header to register. 

Registration for the public experience is free at www.livinglabnigeria.com. Visitors can select a time slot, which grants access to the full Living Lab experience. For more information on Living Lab and public registration, visit www.livinglabnigeria.com or email lrp@livinglabnigeria.com.

Created by a pharmacist in 1975, La Roche-Posay is present in over 50 countries and is recommended by over 100,000 dermatologists worldwide. It provides a unique range of daily skincare developed for every skin type, from newborns to cancer patients, from UV protection to repairing severely fragilized skin. La Roche-Posay’s formulas are developed with exclusive Selenium-rich thermal spring water, due to its antioxidant and soothing properties.

Developed using a strict formulation charter with a minimal number of ingredients at optimal concentrations, La Roche-Posay products undergo stringent clinical testing for efficacy and safety, even on sensitive skin. La Roche-Posay understands that skin health has a profound impact on overall wellbeing and works alongside the medical community to advance dermatology and pioneer new approaches to care. Committed to the skin we live in and the planet we live on. Since 2023, all products are manufactured in factories using 100% renewable energy.