La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Repairing Balm SPF 50

Name: La Roche-Posay - Cicaplast Baume B5 Repairing Balm SPF 50
Brand: La Roche-Posay

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WORKS FOR

Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
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KEY INGREDIENTS

madecassoside
panthenol
2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
copper gluconate
dimethicone
drometrizole trisiloxane
ethylhexyl triazone
homosalate
manganese gluconate
octocrylene
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
silica
tocopherol
zinc gluconate
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

90 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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Formula review

WIMJ summary

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
octocrylene
drometrizole trisiloxane
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
ethylhexyl triazone
homosalate
ethylhexyl salicylate

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WIMJ summary

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
madecassoside	LOW
zinc gluconate	LOW
copper gluconate	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Relieve tight, dry and cracked skin while keeping your skin perfectly protected from UV rays thanks to this non-greasy and ultra-nourishing balm."

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WIMJ summary

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: panthenol, caprylyl 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: dimethicone, caprylyl glycol.

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
manganese gluconate	HIGH
panthenol	HIGH
2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol	HIGH

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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).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
madecassoside	HIGH
tocopherol	HIGH
zinc gluconate	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
homosalate
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
octocrylene

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
homosalate A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation	6.2% - 7.6%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	3.9% - 4.8%
ethylhexyl salicylate Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	3.5% - 4.2%
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.	3% - 3.7%
octocrylene A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	2.5% - 3%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	1.6% - 2%
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.	2% - 2.4%
styrene/acrylates copolymer Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters	1.2% - 1.5%
ethylhexyl triazone Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet	1.4% - 1.8%
triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell	0.65% - 1%
dimethicone 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	0.6% - 0.9%
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations	0.7% - 1.05%
peg-8 laurate Helps oil and water mix together	0.45% - 0.65%
sorbitan oleate Helps oil and water mix together	0.35% - 0.65%
zinc gluconate 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	0.3% - 0.55%
madecassoside 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	0.3% - 0.55%
manganese gluconate Might be able to help restore skin barrier function supporting its hydration	0.25% - 0.5%
isohexadecane Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent	0.35% - 0.65%
sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2	0.2% - 0.4%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	0.3% - 0.55%
2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time	0.2% - 0.4%
perlite A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin	0.2% - 0.35%
drometrizole trisiloxane Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet	0.3% - 0.6%
poloxamer 338	0.2% - 0.35%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.15% - 0.3%
copper gluconate 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	0.15% - 0.3%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.2% - 0.4%
polysorbate 80 Helps water and oil mix together	0.2% - 0.35%
acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures	0.15% - 0.3%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.15% - 0.3%
bht A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
tocopherol 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	0.1% - 0.2%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.2%
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