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Cicaplast Balm B5+
The go-to fragrance-free repair balm for dry, irritated patches, with 5% panthenol and madecassoside; too rich for some acne-prone skin.
8.2
Great
Beauty score
#5 of 13 moisturizers
Community
—/10
- Format
- Balm
- Size
- 3.38 fl oz
- Price per oz
- $9.76 / oz
- Price tier
- Mid-range
Made for: Dry skin · Sensitive skin · Normal skin
Last reviewed November 2, 2026 by our editors · How we score
The verdict
The go-to fragrance-free repair balm for dry, irritated patches, with 5% panthenol and madecassoside; too rich for some acne-prone skin.
Cicaplast Balm B5+ (sold as Baume B5+ outside the US) is La Roche-Posay's multi-purpose repair cream with 5% panthenol, madecassoside from Centella asiatica, shea butter and the brand's Tribioma prebiotic complex. It is fragrance-free, accepted by the National Eczema Association and labeled for face, body, hands and lips from age one week. Reddit users widely recommend it for wind-chapped, retinoid-irritated or eczema-prone skin. The main caveat: it is thick, and several acne-prone users report breakouts despite the non-comedogenic label.
Best for
- 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
What we love
- 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
- Small amounts cover dry patches, so a tube lasts
Worth knowing
- Thick texture that some users find hard to spread
- Several acne-prone users report clogged pores or breakouts
How it scored
The breakdown.
Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.
8.2Great
Beauty score out of 10. Brands can’t pay for placement — ever.
- Results30%8.6
Dermatologist videos and many Reddit users credit it with calming dry, chapped and irritated skin quickly, and it carries National Eczema Association acceptance.
- Formula & ingredients20%8.4
Five percent panthenol, madecassoside, shea butter and glycerin in a fragrance-free, paraben-free base is a strong repair formula, though rich enough to clog some pores.
- Texture & experience15%7.2
Users describe it as thick and harder to spread than lighter barrier creams; it works best as a targeted or night-time layer.
- Value20%8.0
At $32.99 for 100 ml (with a smaller 40 ml tube) a little goes a long way, though Reddit users note it costs much less in France.
- Community love15%8.6
One of the most recommended barrier balms on Reddit and among dermatologists on YouTube, with a consistent minority of acne-prone users reporting breakouts.
Beauty profile
Inside the bottle.
Texture
Rich, non-greasy balm-cream that La Roche-Posay calls a semi-occlusive skin protectant
Format
Balm
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Size
3.38 fl oz / 100 ml
Key ingredients
Ingredient encyclopedia →- PaPanthenolHydrators — ingredient guide
- CaCentella asiaticaBarrier & repair — ingredient guide
- SbShea butterBarrier & repair — ingredient guide
- GlGlycerinHydrators — ingredient guide
What’s in it: 5% panthenol (vitamin B5), madecassoside and Centella asiatica leaf extract, the Tribioma prebiotic complex, shea butter, glycerin and dimethicone, with zinc and manganese gluconates. Fragrance-free and paraben-free.
How to use
Apply to clean, dry skin on irritated areas of the face, body, hands or lips, any time of day; avoid the eye area.
Free from (brand-stated)
- fragrance
- parabens
Claims & certifications
- National Eczema Association Seal
- Fragrance-free
- Paraben-free
- Non-comedogenic
- Dermatologist-tested
Full ingredient list (INCI)34 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand
- Water,
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene,
- Dimethicone,
- Glycerin,
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter,
- Panthenol,
- Zea Mays (Corn) Starch,
- Propanediol,
- Butylene Glycol,
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone,
- Trihydroxystearin,
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract,
- Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice,
- Zinc Gluconate,
- Madecassoside,
- Manganese Gluconate,
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide,
- Silica,
- Aluminum Hydroxide,
- Magnesium Sulfate,
- Mannose,
- Capryloyl Glycine,
- Vitreoscilla Ferment,
- Citric Acid,
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate,
- Lactobacillus,
- Acetylated Glycol Stearate,
- Maltodextrin,
- Pentylene Glycol,
- Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate,
- Tocopherol,
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate,
- Phenoxyethanol,
- Titanium Dioxide
Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.
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What people say
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5 verbatim quotes · 2 positive · 1 mixed · 2 critical
r/30PlusSkinCarePositive
La Roche Posay Cicaplast. I’m absolutely obsessed with it. Whenever my skin is extra dry or irritated or having issues, I slather it on and it just works.
r/30PlusSkinCarePositive
I just started using and loving La Roche Posay’s Cicaplast Balm - it’s somehow lightweight yet heavily moisturizing, I wish I had gotten it sooner as it helps with damaged skin barriers and excessive dryness.
r/SkincareAddictionMixed
I also have Cicaplast B5+, but find it much thicker and harder to spread.
r/SkincareAddictionCritical
you need stop using the LRP Cicaplast Balm -- that has a lot of shea butter in it and that will clog pores for people who are acne-prone (your skin is). That product is only typically recommended for mature, dry skin that is not acne prone.
r/SkincareAddictionCritical
the la roche posay cicaplast baume is widely recommended but that broke me out and the avene cicalfate didn’t.
Price & value
Is it worth it?
Typical price
$32.99
for 3.38 fl oz / 100 ml
Per ounce
$9.76
DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury
About 57% less per ounce than the typical moisturizers we review. Our value score: 8.0/10 for a mid-range pick.
Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.
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FAQ
Good questions.
Can I use Cicaplast Balm B5+ on my face?
Yes. La Roche-Posay says it can be used on the face, body, hands and lips, applied to clean, dry skin. It should be kept away from the eye area.
Is Cicaplast Balm B5+ good for acne-prone skin?
La Roche-Posay labels it non-comedogenic, but it is a rich, shea-butter balm and several acne-prone Reddit users report breakouts. Patch-testing or using it only on dry patches is a cautious approach.
Is it safe for babies?
La Roche-Posay says it is suitable for babies one week and older and helps treat and prevent diaper rash. It should not be used on broken skin.
Is Cicaplast Balm B5+ fragrance-free?
Yes. La Roche-Posay lists it as fragrance-free and paraben-free, and it is accepted by the National Eczema Association.
Sources we checked (5)
- laroche-posay.us/our-products/body/body-lotion/cicaplast-balm-b5-for-dry-skin-irritations-cicaplastbalmb5.html
- ulta.com/p/cicaplast-balm-b5-soothing-therapeutic-multi-purpose-cream-pimprod2018263?sku=2640393
- reddit.com/r/30PlusSkinCare/comments/1x3fsno/top_3_paris_skincare_products/pfax7xj/
- reddit.com/r/30PlusSkinCare/comments/1x5jqrk/whats_that_one_skincare_product_you_recommend_so/pgpkxtu/
- reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/1xabjyp/medium_to_heavy_daily_moisturizer_product_request/pht62p9/
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