La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50A moisturizer with spf built around Mineral sunscreen and Ceramide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A moisturizer with spf built around Panthenol and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
Not recorded · brand's site
Brand price
USD 19.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Squalane
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Sucrose Stearate, Zinc Oxide
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Sucrose Stearate
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 Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sucrose Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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 →Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic Acid →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Binding
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
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