Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 vs La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50

Cetaphil

La Roche-Posay

A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A moisturizer with spf built around Panthenol and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.

Moisturizer with SPF

16 ingredients

33 ingredients

Brand price

Not recorded · brand's site

Brand price

USD 19.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from United States

Brand from France

At a Glance

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Chemical sunscreen2
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene
Sunscreen2
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate

Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Madecassoside
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 60
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cyclomethicone, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cyclomethicone, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glyceryl Stearate
Antioxidant1
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Tocopheryl Acetate

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Mannose, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Propanediol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Panthenol, Petrolatum
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Madecassoside

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Triethanolamine
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Sorbitan Isostearate, Steareth-2, Steareth-20
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Steareth-2, Steareth-20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Sorbitan Isostearate, Steareth-2, Steareth-20
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Petrolatum

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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Octocrylene
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Adipate
Emollient
0 / 0
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
0 / 0
- Silicones
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Film Forming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Petrolatum
Emollient
0 / —
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Steareth-20
Cleansing
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cellulose
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →