La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
A moisturizer with spf built around Panthenol and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 19.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene

Benefits

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aphanizomenon Flosa-Quae Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Ectoin, Glycerin
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Ceramide NP, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Dioleate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Glyceryl Dioleate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
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 Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Dioleate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Triolein
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
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
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 →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 →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Chlorphenesin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Chlorphenesin →
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