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Atobarrier 365 Cream vs Cicaplast Balm B5+

Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream edges out La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+, 8.4 to 8.2. It wins on formula, texture and feel and value.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

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Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
8.4Great
8.2Great
Results30% of score
8.6
8.6
Formula & ingredients20% of score
8.8
8.4
Texture & experience15% of score
7.4
7.2
Value20% of score
8.2
8.0
Community love15% of score
8.8
8.6
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$32.00/ 2.70 oz / 80 mlMid-range
$32.99/ 3.38 fl oz / 100 mlMid-range
Price per ounceLowest wins
$11.83 / oz
$9.76 / oz
What it does
  • Barrier repair
  • Long-lasting moisture
  • Dryness relief
  • Flaking relief
  • Barrier repair
  • Dryness relief
  • Soothing
  • Flaking relief
Made for
Dry skin, Normal skin, Sensitive skin, Combination skin
Dry skin, Sensitive skin, Normal skin
Format
Cream
Balm
Texture
Rich cream with visible ceramide capsules that melt on application; some users find it waxy
Rich, non-greasy balm-cream that La Roche-Posay calls a semi-occlusive skin protectant
Fragrance-free
Yes
Yes
Claims
National Eczema Association Seal, Non-comedogenic, Fragrance-free, Dermatologist-tested, Ophthalmologist-tested, Vegan, Paraben-free
National Eczema Association Seal, Fragrance-free, Paraben-free, Non-comedogenic, Dermatologist-tested
Brand origin
🇰🇷 K-beauty
🇫🇷 French pharmacy
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Dry, sensitive or eczema-prone skin
  • • Barrier support during retinoid or acid use
  • • Night-time recovery cream
  • • Dry, chapped or wind-burned patches on face and hands
  • • Calming skin irritated by retinoids or over-exfoliation
  • • Families wanting one fragrance-free repair balm
Strengths
  • Ceramide-dense formula with cholesterol, fatty acids and squalane
  • Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and NEA Seal of Acceptance
  • Frequently recommended for retinoid irritation and compromised barriers
  • 5% panthenol plus madecassoside, shea butter and glycerin
  • Fragrance-free, paraben-free and accepted by the National Eczema Association
  • Works on face, body, hands and lips; La Roche-Posay says it is safe from 1 week old
Watch-outs
  • Texture can feel waxy to some users
  • Costs more than similar Korean ceramide creams such as Illiyoon
  • Thick texture that some users find hard to spread
  • Several acne-prone users report clogged pores or breakouts

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Atobarrier 365 Cream or Cicaplast Balm B5+?

Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream edges out La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+, 8.4 to 8.2. It wins on formula, texture and feel and value.

Which is better value?

Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream works out to about $11.83 / oz and La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ to about $9.76 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.