Eucerin's Roughness Relief Lotion pairs 10% urea with lactic acid, a ceramide and natural moisturizing factors to exfoliate and hydrate dry, rough and bumpy skin, and Eucerin says it hydrates for 72 hours. It is free of fragrance, dyes and parabens, and newer bottles call it Roughness Smoothing Lotion with the same formula. Bustle's KP roundup and dermatologists quoted by Marie Claire and NewBeauty recommend it, while one creator found it too sticky. It contains an AHA, so treated skin needs sunscreen.

Best for

Keratosis pilaris on arms and legs
Very dry, rough body skin
Shoppers who want a fragrance-free KP lotion on a budget

What we love

10% urea plus lactic acid exfoliates and hydrates in one step
Fragrance-, dye- and paraben-free formula with a ceramide and NMFs
Large 16.9 fl oz pump bottle for about $15
Recommended for keratosis pilaris in press roundups

Worth knowing

Some users find it sticky or slow to absorb
Contains an AHA, so treated skin needs sun protection
Eucerin does not disclose its lactic acid strength

How it scored

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8.3Great

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Results30%8.2
Bustle and dermatologists quoted by Marie Claire and NewBeauty recommend it for rough, bumpy skin, and Eucerin cites 98% of 43 users finding skin noticeably smoother after two weeks, though one creator saw little benefit.
Formula & ingredients20%8.6
Pairs 10% urea with lactic acid, a ceramide, amino-acid NMFs, glycerin and shea butter in a fragrance-free, dye-free base, though the acid strength is not disclosed.
Texture & experience15%7.0
Eucerin describes it as rich and fast-absorbing, but one creator says it failed her stickiness test and Marie Claire notes it feels slow-absorbing to some.
Value20%9.3
$14.97 for 16.9 fl oz at Walmart makes it one of the cheapest urea-and-acid body lotions per ounce.
Community love15%8.0
A long-running pick in KP roundups from Bustle, Marie Claire and NewBeauty, with a smaller and more mixed creator following than AmLactin or CeraVe SA.

Beauty profile

Inside the bottle.

Texture

Rich lotion that Eucerin says absorbs quickly; one creator found it sticky

Format

Body lotion

Fragrance

Fragrance-free

Size

16.9 fl oz / 500 ml

Key ingredients

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What’s in it: Triple Moisturizing Complex of 10% urea, a ceramide (ceramide NP) and natural moisturizing factors such as sodium PCA and amino acids, plus lactic acid and sodium lactate (the AHA behind its sunburn alert), glycerin and shea butter; the lactic acid level is not disclosed.

How to use

Smooth over the body daily, once or twice a day or as often as needed. It contains an AHA, so use sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure while using it and for a week afterward.

Free from (brand-stated)

fragrance
parabens
dyes

Claims & certifications

Fragrance-free
Paraben-free

Full ingredient list (INCI)33 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand

Aqua,
Urea,
Glycerin,
Isopropyl Stearate,
Dicaprylyl Ether,
Glyceryl Glucoside,
Sodium Lactate,
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter,
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate,
Tapioca Starch,
Carnitine,
Cetearyl Alcohol,
Ceramide NP,
Arginine HCl,
Sodium PCA,
Histidine HCl,
Lactic Acid,
Mannitol,
Arginine,
Serine,
Sucrose,
PCA,
Citrulline,
Glycogen,
Alanine,
Threonine,
Glutamic Acid,
Lysine HCl,
Sodium Chloride,
1,
2-Hexanediol,
Phenoxyethanol,
Potassium Sorbate

Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.

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What people say

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3 verbatim quotes · 2 positive · 1 mixed

Bustle

Eucerin has been making lotions and drugstore skin care favorites for over 100 years, and their popular roughness relief lotion is a great buy for anyone struggling with KP.

Rebecca TarasBustle · 2022-02Source

Marie Claire

It is also enriched with urea to gently chemically exfoliate, so it smooths and softens rough and bumpy skin

Dr. King, quoted by Marisa PetrarcaMarie Claire · 2025-07Source

Marie Claire

What I Don't: Texture feels slow‑absorbing for some

Marisa PetrarcaMarie Claire · 2025-07Source

Price & value

Is it worth it?

Typical price

$14.97

for 16.9 fl oz / 500 ml

Per ounce

$0.89

DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury

About 80% less per ounce than the typical body we review. Our value score: 9.3/10 for a drugstore pick.

Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.

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FAQ

Good questions.

Is Eucerin Roughness Relief Lotion good for keratosis pilaris?

Eucerin designs it for rough, bumpy skin, and dermatologists quoted by Marie Claire and NewBeauty recommend it for KP. Urea and lactic acid help smooth the look and feel of bumps with regular use, but it does not cure the condition.

What is the difference between Roughness Relief and Roughness Smoothing Lotion?

Eucerin's product images show the new Roughness Smoothing Lotion bottle as a new look with the same formula, and the brand says you may receive either packaging. Both are the 16.9 fl oz fragrance-free urea lotion for rough, bumpy skin.

Do I need sunscreen while using it?

Yes. Eucerin's sunburn alert says it contains an alpha hydroxy acid that may increase sun sensitivity, so use sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure while using it and for a week afterward.

Does Eucerin publish results for it?

Eucerin's product images cite a two-week study of 43 people using it twice daily, in which 98% agreed it made skin noticeably smoother. That is a self-assessment result from the brand rather than an independent clinical trial.

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