Judging from the ingredient list, "La Roche-Posay - cicaplast b5+" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, squalane and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.40% - 0.65% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.90% - 2.30%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: titanium dioxide, copper gluconate and zinc gluconate

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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 can the product work for?

Moisturizing

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: glycerin, butylene glycol.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside, panthenol

squalane 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

alpha-glucan oligosaccharide 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

madecassoside 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

madecassoside 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

zinc gluconate 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

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zinc gluconate 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

copper gluconate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation, Anti-oxidation

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

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Potential irritants

polymnia sonchifolia root juice 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

zea mays starch 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

zea mays starch 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dimethicone 6.2% - 7.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

squalane 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Water, Dimethicone, Squalane, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Panthenol, Zea mays 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, Copper gluconate, Capryloyl glycine, Caprylyl glycol, Vitreoscilla ferment, Citric acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Lactobacillus, Acetylated glycol stearate, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide

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Key ingredients	madecassoside panthenol +10 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +3 more Other: dimethiconol sesamum indicum seed oil +2 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +2 more Other: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 camellia sinensis leaf extract	Common: madecassoside panthenol +3 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +8 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +2 more Other: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +2 more Other: madecassic acid asiatic acid +2 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +2 more Other:	Common: madecassoside panthenol +2 more Other: ceramide np linoleic acid +9 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +2 more Other: niacinamide helianthus annuus seed oil	Common: madecassoside panthenol +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +1 more Other: niacinamide madecassic acid +8 more
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Potential Irritants	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-4 isostearate Has skin benefit? +8 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl starch phosphate Has skin benefit? +3 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +1 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +4 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +20 more	terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more

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