Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream Versus La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50
Updated on March 26, 2025
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream 38 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50 37 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream 38 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglycerin-3
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglycerin-3, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Resveratrol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ceramide NP
Dimethicone 1%
Emollient
Homosalate 8%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 5%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide 7%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventPetrolatum
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-20
CleansingCellulose
AbsorbentEthylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingMannose
HumectantAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone 1%, Homosalate 8%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 5%, Zinc Oxide 7%, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Petrolatum, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Steareth-20, Cellulose, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Steareth-2, Sorbitan Isostearate, Madecassoside, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Mannose, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lactobacillus, Maltodextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream 38 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50 37 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream 38 ingredients
I wish I would have installed skinsort sooner to know what products I shouldn’t have wasted on. This product did zero difference, worst of all, not fungal acne safe(which is what I’m mainly looking for in a product). The good part is that It did not burn my skin, also like the cream’s texture. I bought this because there were so many people saying good things about this product that it will get Show more
This product helped my skin heal a bit until I started to see tiny bumps on my face. I notice it clogged my pores and had to stop using it.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50 37 ingredients
TL;DR: Great for winters and dry skin, especially while on harsh actives. High SPF, but very much not acne-safe. Stings around the eyes a little bit.
I'm currently using this and probably will continue to use it in the autumn through early spring when the weather is dry, and will particularly keep using it while I'm on tret, but I do need to suffer through small cystic acne flares while using Show more
Heavy, got me some acne
