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

Last updated on December 10, 2023. Published on April 14, 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 or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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General Moisturizer French Brand France
Lip Moisturizer French Brand France

General Moisturizer

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

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

Price

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Starts at $15.99
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Starts at $18.00

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

At a glance

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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

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
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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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La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Avène Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

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La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Avène Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

Avène Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

Avène Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

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37% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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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.

Avène Cicalfate LIPS Restorative Lip Cream 15 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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ljhayes

2 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

Love this! I use this followed by Vaseline. I think of it as “lip slugging”. My lips are so soft and moisturized with no peeling or cracking at...

Love this! I use this followed by Vaseline. I think of it as “lip slugging”. My lips are so soft and moisturized with no peeling or cracking at all. I prefer lip stains and this keeps my lips in perfect condition for applying them.

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