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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream versus La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 .

Last updated on December 10, 2023. Published on September 01, 2021

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Night Moisturizer French Brand France
General Moisturizer French Brand France

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
ph level
5

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.

In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.

You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.

One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.

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Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

18% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream 17 ingredients

4.9 /5
from 9 reviews
anitititi's Avatar'
Feb 5, 2024

I use it to relieve itching and redness on my face and body. As a spot treatment, it works well, but I wouldn't recommend it for all-over moisturizing.

I use it to relieve itching and redness on my face and body. As a spot treatment, it works well, but I wouldn't recommend it for all-over moisturizing.

Expensive
Broke Me Out
Heavy
No Scent
Works Well
G_654's Avatar'
Oct 22, 2023

soothing for my skin

soothing for my skin

MontserratDeLuna_165's Avatar'
Nov 7, 2023

helps to calm the irritation

helps to calm the irritation

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 27 ingredients

4.6 /5
from 5 reviews
Mili's Avatar'
Aug 15, 2023

calms down the irritation, can be used around the eyes, helps with the skin barrier issues without causing pimples and acne

calms down the irritation, can be used around the eyes, helps with the skin barrier issues without causing pimples and acne

Palasan2001's Avatar'
Sep 9, 2023

Deeply moisturizing
Very nice moisturizer, sits on top of my skin for a couple of minutes before absorbing fully (I apply it to wet skin). Really thick and I go through it quickly - I wish it came in a larger bottle. Because it’s so...

Deeply moisturizing
Very nice moisturizer, sits on top of my skin for a couple of minutes before absorbing fully (I apply it to wet skin). Really thick and I go through it quickly - I wish it came in a larger bottle. Because it’s so thick, I feel like I need to use a little more to get even coverage.

Naomi_18's Avatar'
Oct 24, 2022

It’s fine.
If you’re looking for something to apply to your dry spots and eczema, it’s fine, but get it on sale.

It’s fine.
If you’re looking for something to apply to your dry spots and eczema, it’s fine, but get it on sale.

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