Repair · Sensitive skin
Cicaplast, Cicalfate, XeraCalm… which repair balm to choose?
After irritation, laser or an eczema flare, everyone ends up asking « Cicaplast or Cicalfate? ». Both work — but not the same way depending on texture tolerance and barrier state. Here's how they place in real reviews.
Updated on 12 June 2026 · Ranking based on 5 balms compared
Our methodology
- Repair balms and creams (Cicaplast, Cicalfate, XeraCalm, Lipikar…)
- Tolerance first when skin is inflamed, hydration second
- Pharmacy brands only
- Recalculated with every new review
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Our selection
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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
- 2
- Cicalfate+ - Crème réparatrice protectrice - peaux sensibles et irritées 15 ml
Cicalfate+ Crème réparatrice protectrice apaise, protège et favorise la réparation* des peaux irritées de toute la famille.
- Overall score
- 4.1 / 5
- Tolerance
- 4.1 / 5
- Hydration
- 4.1 / 5
- Reviews
- 1
- 3
-Xeracalm AD - Baume Relipidant 400 ml
Un soin TRIPLE EFFICACITÉ qui améliore, dès le premier mois d’utilisation, la qualité de vie des peaux très sèches à atopique, sujettes aux démangeaisons.
- Overall score
- 3.8 / 5
- Tolerance
- 3.8 / 5
- Hydration
- 3.8 / 5
- Reviews
- 1
- 4
baume hydratant 454ml
Nourrit, hydrate la peau en continu 48H.
- Overall score
- 3.7 / 5
- Tolerance
- 3.7 / 5
- Hydration
- 3.7 / 5
- Reviews
- 1
- 5
Bariéderm crème isolante réparatrice 75ml
Uriage Bariéderm Crème Isolante Réparatrice 75 ml est une véritable crème barrière qui isole la peau des facteurs d'agressions cutanées de la vie quotidienne (détergents, produits d'entretien, frottements).
- Overall score
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- Tolerance
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- Hydration
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- Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Red, burning irritated skin: which first?
Fragrance-free formula with panthenol or copper-zinc. Cicaplast Baume B5 and Cicalfate+ come up most often — patch test a small area if very reactive.
Repair balm or daily moisturiser?
Balm for emergency phases or very dry skin. Daily moisturiser is enough the rest of the time. No need for Cicaplast every day if skin is fine.
How do you rank them?
Tolerance first, hydration second. Reviews mostly describe whether the product actually calms or feels suffocating / filmy.