Duel · Repair balm
Cicaplast Baume B5 or Cicalfate+: which pharmacy pick?
After irritation, laser or a damaged barrier, the same question keeps coming back: Cicaplast or Cicalfate? Both are in pharmacy, both repair — but not with the same texture or actives. Here's how to tell them apart before buying.
Updated on 14 June 2026 · Ranking based on 2 products compared
How to choose between the two
- Comparison of the two most requested French pharmacy references
- Sensitive and reactive skin tolerance as main criterion
- Skinvisor scores (efficacy, texture, hydration, tolerance) when reviews exist
- Direct link to INCI compare + side-by-side reviews
Tried one of these products? Leave a structured review to refine the ranking.
Cicaplast Baume B5 (La Roche-Posay)
Richer balm texture, well known for damaged skin and superficial scarring. Panthenol (vitamin B5) and madecassoside at the core. Works well when you want a slightly more occlusive protective film on localised areas or a very dry face.
Cicalfate+ (Avène)
Repair cream texture, Avène thermal water and soothing actives (copper-zinc, sucralfate depending on version). Often preferred when skin reacts to overly occlusive textures or you want a classic cream over larger areas.
Can you use both?
No need in daily routine — one is enough per phase (acute irritation vs maintenance). In acute phase, patch test 48 h. If both pass, choice is mostly texture and comfort, not the « repair » promise.
Cicaplast Baume B5 vs Cicalfate+
Scores, INCI ingredients and structured reviews — side by side to decide.
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Cicaplast Baume B5
LA ROCHE-POSAY BAUME B5 SPF50 Répare, apaise et prévient des marques cicatricielles rouge ou brune Très haute protection UVA UVB Irritations superficielles Convient aux peaux fragilisées exposées aux UV ou risque de pigmentation.
- Overall score
- 4.1 / 5
- Tolerance
- 4.1 / 5
- Hydration
- 4.1 / 5
- Reviews
- 2
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Cicalfate+ Crème Réparatrice
Cicalfate+ Crème réparatrice protectrice apaise, protège et favorise la réparation* des peaux irritées de toute la famille.
- Overall score
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- Tolerance
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- Hydration
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- Reviews
- Not rated yet
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Frequently asked questions
Cicaplast or Cicalfate for burning, red skin?
Both are fragrance-free for fragile skin. If you can't tolerate thick balms, try Cicalfate+. If you want a more occlusive localised balm, Cicaplast is often the first try.
Can you put Cicaplast on an open wound?
No — for irritation, dryness and damaged barrier without open lesions. For wounds, burns or infection, see a healthcare professional.
How to compare objectively on Skinvisor?
Use the compare tool: structured scores, INCI lists and reviews filtered by skin type. Rankings evolve with every new community review.