La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50A moisturizer with spf built around Mineral sunscreen and Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A moisturizer with spf built around Panthenol and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
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Brand price
USD 19.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance
They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Pore-clogger-free, Oil-free and Reef-safe; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Stearic Acid, Zinc Oxide
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
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool
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.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
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
Learn more about Water →Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Isostearate →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →
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