Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream ingredients, decoded
What Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
A fragrance-free repair cream for irritated, sensitive skin of the whole family that soothes discomfort and supports recovery with a postbiotic plus copper and zinc sulfates.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Mineral UV filter covering UVA and UVB; one of only two filters the US FDA proposed as safe and effective (2019).
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
Nothing in particular stood out.
What most of it is made of
- Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua)Plant extract
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEmollient
- Mineral OilOcclusive
- GlycerinHumectant
- Hydrogenated Vegetable OilPlant oil
We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.
Full ingredient list, decoded (19)
| 1 | Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua)아벤느온천수Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 2 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids. | Emollient |
| 3 | Mineral Oil미네랄오일Highly refined oil that seals in moisture; cosmetic grade is purified. | Occlusive |
| 4 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 5 | Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil하이드로제네이티드식물성오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 6 | Zinc Oxide징크옥사이드Mineral UV filter covering UVA and UVB; one of only two filters the US FDA proposed as safe and effective (2019).Ingredient guide → | UV filter |
| 7 | Propylene Glycol프로필렌글라이콜Humectant and solvent; can sting very sensitive skin at high levels. | Humectant |
| 8 | Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate폴리글리세릴-2세스퀴이소스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 9 | PEG-22/dodecyl Glycol Copolymer피이지-22/도데실글라이콜코폴리머Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 10 | Aluminum Stearate알루미늄스테아레이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 11 | Aquaphilus Dolomiae Ferment Filtrate아쿠아필루스 돌로미아이발효여과물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 12 | Arginine알지닌Amino acid used as a gentle pH adjuster. | pH adjuster |
| 13 | Beeswax비즈왁스Natural wax that thickens and helps lock in moisture. | Wax |
| 14 | Copper Sulfate카퍼설페이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 15 | Magnesium Stearate마그네슘스테아레이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 16 | Magnesium Sulfate마그네슘설페이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 17 | Microcrystalline Wax마이크로크리스탈린왁스Wax that gives structure and a protective film. | Wax |
| 18 | Tromethamine트로메타민pH adjuster. | pH adjuster |
| 19 | Zinc Sulfate징크설페이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.