La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 Face Serum for Hydrating and Repairing Skin Barrier
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“La Roche-Posay's Cicaplast B5 Serum is our NEW repairing & hydrating serum to be used daily on the face, clinically proven to hydrate and help the skin barrier repair in 1 hour.*”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: dimethicone, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“La Roche-Posay's Cicaplast Serum B5 helps even skin tone and refine skin texture for a healthy-looking complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.Medium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Panthenol~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlycerin~3.5–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Dimethicone~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeHydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
More about Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidPeg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateSodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateCaprylyl glycol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolVitreoscilla ferment~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumOctyldodecanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Panthenol, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Caprylyl glycol, Vitreoscilla ferment, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| La Roche-PosayCicaplast B5 Face Serum for Hydrating and Repairing Skin BarrierYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeHyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Serum | No7Future Renew Serum | The INKEY List CA360° Acne Clearing Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 69% | 68% | 67% |
| Price | — | $22.31 | $25.97 | $18.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Eop | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"La Roche-Posay - Cicaplast B5 Face Serum for Hydrating and Repairing Skin Barrier" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 4.80% - 7.20% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.10% - 1.60%, glycerin 3.50% - 5.20% and panthenol 4.80% - 7.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 39.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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