La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ ingredients, decoded
What La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Barrier cream with 5% panthenol, madecassoside and a prebiotic complex that relieves dry, chapped and chafed skin.
Sold in the US as an over-the-counter product. Active ingredient: Dimethicone 1% (skin protectant).
US version (sold as an OTC skin protectant). The EU/Korean version lists the same ingredients without the separate active line.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Also listed, but probably in too small an amount to do its usual job, so not counted above: Titanium Dioxide.
Key ingredients
Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.
Ingredient guide →Centella (cica) leaf extract, used to soothe and support recovery.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
Nothing in particular stood out.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneEmollient
- DimethiconeSilicone
- GlycerinHumectant
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterPlant oil
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#33) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Phenoxyethanol is limited to 1% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (34)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Hydrogenated Polyisobutene하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐Cushiony emollient common in lip products and creams. | Emollient |
| 3 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 4 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 5 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter시어버터Rich plant butter that softens and protects dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 6 | Panthenol 5%판테놀Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 7 | Zea Mays Starch옥수수전분Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 8 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 9 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 10 | Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone세틸피이지/피피지-10/1다이메티콘Silicone emulsifier for water-in-oil creams and cushions. | Emulsifier |
| 11 | Trihydroxystearin트라이하이드록시스테아린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 12 | Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract병풀잎추출물Centella (cica) leaf extract, used to soothe and support recovery.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 13 | Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice야콘뿌리즙Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 14 | Zinc Gluconate징크글루코네이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 15 | Madecassoside마데카소사이드Active compound from centella; soothing and barrier-supporting.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 16 | Manganese Gluconate망가니즈글루코네이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 17 | Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide알파-글루칸올리고사카라이드Prebiotic sugar used to support skin comfort. | Humectant |
| 18 | Silica실리카Absorbs oil and gives a matte, soft-focus finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 19 | Aluminum Hydroxide알루미늄하이드록사이드Coats pigments and adjusts opacity. | Thickener / texture |
| 20 | Magnesium Sulfate마그네슘설페이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 21 | Mannose만노오스Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 22 | Capryloyl Glycine카프릴로일글라이신Amino-acid derivative used to help balance oily skin. | Skin conditioning |
| 23 | Vitreoscilla Ferment비트레오스실라발효물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 24 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 25 | Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate트라이소듐에틸렌다이아민다이석시네이트Biodegradable chelator used instead of EDTA. | Chelating agent |
| 26 | Lactobacillus락토바실러스Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 27 | Acetylated Glycol Stearate아세틸레이티드글라이콜스테아레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 28 | Maltodextrin말토덱스트린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 29 | Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives. | Humectant |
| 30 | Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate폴리글리세릴-4아이소스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 31 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 32 | Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate펜타에리스리틸테트라-다이-t-부틸하이드록시하이드로신나메이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 33 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 34 | Titanium Dioxide Trace티타늄디옥사이드Mineral UV filter, strongest against UVB; also used as white pigment.Ingredient guide → | UV filter |
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.