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

Last updated on December 10, 2023. Published on June 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

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, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones and sulfates

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Body Lotion French Brand France
General Moisturizer French Brand France

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

General Moisturizer

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

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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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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

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

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
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+ Scar Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

3
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 contains this as ingredient number 25.

4
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+ Scar Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

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

25% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Avène Cicalfate+ Scar Gel 16 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 27 ingredients

4.6 /5
from 5 ratings
Mili's avatar

Mili

9 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

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

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Palasan2001

8 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

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...

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.

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