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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum versus La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Australia .

Last updated on February 05, 2024. Published on August 07, 2022

Overview

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Serum German Brand Germany
General Moisturizer French Brand France

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Vitamin C
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (4)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Australia contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Australia contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
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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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Australia contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Australia contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

62% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
48% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Skinmade Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Serum 39 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
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TanyaPage_848

7 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Acne

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Ericj89

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Texture: Like water. Absorbed easily.
Scent: No scent
Performance: BHA+AZ good for treating acne/blackhead.
Pros: Multi function serum.
Cons:...

Texture: Like water. Absorbed easily.
Scent: No scent
Performance: BHA+AZ good for treating acne/blackhead.
Pros: Multi function serum.
Cons: Been reformulated but discontinued (until further clarification with authorities). AZ is restricted in local skincare products, but reformulated one is using AZ derivative. Confusion on product naming.
WRP/WNRP: WRP if relaunch.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ 33 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 24 ratings
Works Well (5) Heavy (4) Hydrating (3) No Scent (2) Expensive (2) Broke Me Out (2)
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Virago

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

An absolute must-have for easily irritated dry winter skin! Helped me with irritation and tightness from wind burn and cold without clogging my...

An absolute must-have for easily irritated dry winter skin! Helped me with irritation and tightness from wind burn and cold without clogging my pores. This product single-handedly turned my skin for the better. Newly found HG.

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GlazedDonut

6 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Amazing
I love this product, specially on winter. This baume has 3 types of ingredients that every skin needs to be glowy and healthy: occlusives,...

Amazing
I love this product, specially on winter. This baume has 3 types of ingredients that every skin needs to be glowy and healthy: occlusives, emollients and humectants.
This cream will help you repair your damaged skin barrier in few days.
I think one of the best things is that you can apply it to your face even if you have acne because is not comedogenic and has no fragrance in it or other bad ingredients.
I use this cream everyday on my sensitive, acne prone skin and it has given me the best results.

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