La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ 3.38-fl-oz Cream - Panthenol Barrier Care For Dry Irritated Skin

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ Soothing Therapeutic Multi-Purpose Cream in the 100 ml (3.38 fl oz) tube is a semi-occlusive barrier cream designed to comfort dry, cracked and irritated skin across the face, body, hands and lips. The rich white balm uses vitamin B5, Tribioma prebiotic technology and madecassoside to help relieve rough patches, protect against external aggressors like wind and cold, and support the skin's barrier while remaining suitable for sensitive skin, including babies from one week of age.Cicaplast Balm B5+ product page

Formula, Texture And Key Ingredients

The Cicaplast Balm B5+ formula centers on 5% panthenol, also known as vitamin B5, to soothe and moisturize dry, rough skin while supporting barrier repair; La Roche-Posay highlights this ingredient as a key driver of comfort in the cream.Key dermatological ingredients Alongside panthenol, the formula uses Tribioma, a prebiotic complex that the brand describes as helping restore the skin's natural barrier, and madecassoside, a component derived from Centella asiatica traditionally associated with supporting wound repair and soothing irritation.Independent ingredient analysis

The texture is a rich, creamy balm that La Roche-Posay describes as semi-occlusive, allowing the skin to breathe while still forming a protective film against external aggressors. In addition to panthenol and Tribioma, the ingredient list includes glycerin and shea butter to nourish and support hydration, plus copper, zinc and manganese salts with madecassoside to visibly reduce the appearance of dry, irritated skin and support barrier repair.Retailer description with key ingredients The formula is fragrance free, paraben free and non-comedogenic, and is tested on sensitive skin under dermatological control to minimize the risk of irritation.Product safety specifications

Usage, Application And Family Suitability

La Roche-Posay positions Cicaplast Balm B5+ as a multi-purpose cream for a broad range of dry skin concerns, from rough, cracked patches to chapped and chafed areas and diaper rash. The brand states that the balm immediately soothes skin, helps relieve rough, cracked areas, and protects from the drying effects of wind and cold weather, providing daily relief for dry to very dry skin on both face and body.Recommended uses and benefits

The official application guidance is to use the cream anytime on irritated areas, applying it to clean, dry skin and avoiding the eye area; Cicaplast Balm B5+ can be used on the face, body, hands and lips for localized or more diffuse dryness.Application guidance The product is dermatologist tested, pediatrician tested and described as suitable for sensitive skin, including babies as young as one week, making it a single tube that can move between diaper changes, winter-chapped hands and post-procedure care, provided the skin is not broken and a medical professional has been consulted for post-procedure use.Safety and suitability notes

Sizes, Packaging And Price Positioning

In the US, the Cicaplast Balm B5+ is offered in at least two tube sizes: 40 ml and 100 ml. La Roche-Posay lists the 40 ml size with a price of $18.99 and the 100 ml (3.38 fl oz) tube with a price of $32.99 when purchased directly from the brand's US site, positioning the larger tube as the better option for extended use or families who rely on the balm across multiple body areas.Pricing and size options The tubes use the brand's white and blue clinical packaging with a flip cap, and the balm itself appears as a dense white cream designed to spread easily without leaving a heavy greasy film.

At US drugstores, the 1.35 oz size of Cicaplast Baume B5 is described with similar positioning as a multi-purpose soothing cream for cracked, chapped and chafed skin, suitable for adults, children and babies; CVS specifies that the formula is paraben free, fragrance free, allergy tested and dermatologist tested, aligning the retail presentation with the brand's own safety claims.Drugstore packaging and positioning Within the broader US skin care market, those price points place Cicaplast Balm B5+ above mass-market petroleum jelly and basic occlusive ointments, yet below many prestige barrier creams, anchoring it as a mid-range dermocosmetic option for barrier support.

How It Compares To Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50 And Classic Balms

Within La Roche-Posay's own lineup, Cicaplast Balm B5+ sits alongside Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50, a related cream that adds broad spectrum SPF 50 sun protection with active filters including homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene and zinc oxide, and is regulated with an over-the-counter drug label in the United States.Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50DailyMed sunscreen monograph The SPF version is intended for daytime use on exposed, compromised skin where both barrier support and high UV protection are required. In contrast, Cicaplast Balm B5+ omits UV filters and focuses purely on barrier repair and relief, which makes it better suited for nighttime routines, covered body areas and situations where sunscreen is not needed.

Compared with classic household ointments based on petrolatum alone, Cicaplast Balm B5+ layers in panthenol, Tribioma and madecassoside, plus emollients such as shea butter and glycerin, creating a profile that targets both occlusion and active barrier support with dermocosmetic ingredients rather than a single occlusive base.Ingredient listing and functions For shoppers comparing within La Roche-Posay's own Cicaplast body care range, Balm B5+ is positioned as the richest cream for dry, irritated skin, whereas lighter body lotions in the range are formulated more for everyday dryness without pronounced irritation.

Placement In The Barrier Cream Segment

Cicaplast Balm B5+ operates in the dermocosmetic barrier cream segment, bridging pharmacy-grade formulations and dermatologist-recommended care for compromised skin. La Roche-Posay, owned by L'Oréal and known for its focus on sensitive and reactive skin, frames the balm as a go-to solution for 13 daily skin concerns, including rough patches, chapping, diaper rash and post-procedure dryness, all while adhering to a strict safety charter and sensitive skin testing protocols.Cicaplast barrier repair line overview

For US shoppers, the balm suits households that need a single, fragrance free tube capable of addressing multiple dry skin irritations across ages, but it is not a sunscreen and sits separate from prescription treatments or occlusive-only ointments regulated as drugs. In practice, dermatologists quoted by the brand emphasize its use on dry patches throughout the day to provide relief and hydration, while the semi-occlusive texture and ingredient blend place it among mid-priced, clinically focused barrier creams rather than luxury moisturizers or basic petrolatum jars.