La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Balm B5+An occlusive / balm built around Vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
An occlusive / balm built around Panthenol and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 22.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 32.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Collagen, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair19
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Lecithin, Microcrystalline Wax, Octyldodecanol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Synthetic Wax, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Mannose, Panthenol, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Zea Mays Starch
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Zinc Gluconate
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Trihydroxystearin
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Occlusive
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
Learn more about Hydrogenated Polyisobutene →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →
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