Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 5 moreWorks well
“A rich, nourishing cream that provides up to 48 uses while leveraging a unique postbiotic ingredient to promote a healthy microbiome ideal for skin restoration.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, beeswax.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
10 of 10 community members would buy it again.
I really quite like it and tolerate it well. It's very nourishing in a nice way. I prefer it over the LRP Cicaplast, it does not feel silicone-y like the LRP
This is a good product for moisturization but the only thing i don’t like is that it has a pore clogging ingredient.
This stuff really saved my skin when I was in a rosacea flare-up and couldn't tolerate any other moisturizers. It is not super hydrating on its own, but once I could tolerate moisturizer again, I use it as a spot treatment on top of it for dry patches or a thin layer all over for a sleeping pack. Very soothing and protective without being too greasy.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.6–10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideParaffinum liquidum~4–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHydrogenated vegetable oil~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilZinc oxide~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxidePropylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPolyglyceryl-2 sesquiisostearate~1.2–1.8%
Peg-22/dodecyl glycol copolymer~1–1.45%
Aluminum stearate~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation
More about Aluminum stearateAquaphilus dolomiae ferment filtrate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineBeeswax~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCopper sulfate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium stearate~0.15–0.55%
Microcrystalline wax~0.1–0.35%
Tromethamine~0.05–0.25%
Zinc sulfate~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Zinc oxide, Propylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 sesquiisostearate, Peg-22/dodecyl glycol copolymer, Aluminum stearate, Aquaphilus dolomiae ferment filtrate, Arginine, Beeswax, Copper sulfate, Magnesium stearate, Microcrystalline wax, Tromethamine, Zinc sulfate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AvèneCicalfate+ Restorative Protective CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Eau Thermale AveneCicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream | EucerinSkin Calming Cream Enriched with Natural Oatmeal | SVRXERIAL 30 Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 75% | 58% | 56% |
| Price | $25.97 | $10.28−$15.69 | $9.99−$15.98 | $23.15−$2.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Colloidal Oatmeal | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Avène - Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Avène - Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream ticks this box. Arginine, glycerin and propylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, arginine, beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride and cera alba) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
What our users say
Based on 5 reviews 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the majority of the reviewers (1 %) find that it clogs pores.
Price
The product retails from 28.00$ up to 42.00$ in the United States, for 28.99A$ in Australia and from 5.83£ up to 21.56£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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