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

Last updated on February 14, 2024. Published on February 27, 2024

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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General Moisturizer French Brand France
Night Moisturizer French Brand France

General Moisturizer

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

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

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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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

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

Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream 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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La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Europe contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

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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+ Europe contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

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

52% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ 33 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 24 ratings
Broke Me Out (3) Irritating (2) Drying (1) Great Value (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1)
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Emily_j

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Made my eczema ten times worse

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Schadua

2 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Because I have dry, sensitive skin, and due to all the ads, I thought this would be my favorite cream. However, this cream caused me the biggest...

Because I have dry, sensitive skin, and due to all the ads, I thought this would be my favorite cream. However, this cream caused me the biggest breakout ever. I got cystic acne, fungal acne, and it clogged pores. I wouldn’t recommend it for those with acne-prone skin. Maybe it’s good for others, but that’s just my opinion on the product. If it works for you, keep using it.

Avène Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream 17 ingredients

4.9 /5
from 10 ratings
Works Well (3) Heavy (2) Hydrating (2) No Scent (2) Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1)
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anitititi

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

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...

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.

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G_654

7 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

soothing for my skin

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