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67% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 37 in skincare
Sample
91 redditors with explicit opinion · 42 positive · 11 negative · 9 neutral
Score0.706 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 55–78% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Highly Recommended — ≥65% positive across ≥7 redditors.
Sources
r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddicts, r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/TheOrdinarySkincare + 8 more
La Roche-Posay · skincare
Highly Recommended
Cicaplast Baume B5+
r/SkincareAddictionr/30PlusSkinCarer/SkincareAddictsr/SkincareAddictionUKr/TheOrdinarySkincarer/IndianSkincareAddicts
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Heavy-duty barrier repair cream that soothes red, irritated skin and works under tretinoin. May clog pores or worsen already-damaged barriers.
What redditors love
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Holy grail for red, sore skin relief
“CeraVe Moisturizing Cream or La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 (the "holy grail" for red, sore skin)”
u/u/Trepenwitz
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Works as occlusive moisturizer under tretinoin dryness
“The formula can be drying, which is expected with Tret. I've found using **La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5** as my moisturiser really helps. It's a great occlusive”
u/u/nightyard2
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Provides moisture and barrier support during active use
“I also use **La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 pretty much all the time to help with moisture and barrier support”
u/u/brydguzmer
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Super soothing and healing on compromised skin
“Super soothing and healing”
u/u/Valuable-Moment973
What they don’t
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Can worsen already-damaged barriers instead of repairing
“I then tried using the LRP Cicaplast baume b5 bc everyone said it was hg of barrier repair but it cooked my barrier even more”
u/u/050h4n
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Clogs pores on some skin types
“clogged my pores”
u/u/Valuable-Moment973
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Doesn't resolve persistent perioral dermatitis flare-ups
“I have only used water for cleansing, and a La Roche Posay cicaplast Baume B5* a few times a day. But it just keeps blushing up, doesn't get better at all”
u/u/Sallycph
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Direct quotes
What 93 redditors actually said.
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u/GemmyBoy999
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boys, in terms of oiliness it is in the middle of the pack. I've used it for around 2 months. 5.5/10 4. La Roche Posay Cicaplast Levres: Literally the same as ISDIN Acniben Repair, but it doesn't have a fragrance and is more oily. I was pretty disappointed as this was widely reco
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u/AlbusPlumbledor
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r/SkincareAddiction
acid serum (extremally gentle) La Roche Posay Effaclar glycolic & salicylic acid (strong but effective)) La Roche Posay cicaplast baume b5 repair balm, (And/or Elemis pro collagen night cream if feeling indulgent) Bioscansse 100% squalene oil Wow I didn't realize how extensive it
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u/dontasklol2323
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a break and use a barrier cream. It’s very easy to over exfoliate the skin. Especially with rosacea. La Roche Posay cicaplast B5 is a good barrier cream, or some other that has panthenol to help soothe the skin. After this you can slowly reintroduce those actives into your routin
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u/DesperateAd8982
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r/SkincareAddiction
All hail cicaplast cream‼️ These are my results after just 14 days.
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u/050h4n
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r/SkincareAddiction
o 5 days a week which was too much and yes I sandwiched. I then tried using the LRP Cicaplast baume b5 bc everyone said it was hg of barrier repair but it cooked my barrier even more
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u/throwawayforrealz87
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r/SkincareAddiction
I'm currently using La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 Lip Balm and love it!
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"When my skin is irritated, I use La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5 balm."
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"worm or larva in my la roche posay cicaplast"
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"rds Periodal Dermatitis. Since then I have only used water for cleansing, and a La Roche Posay cicaplast Baume B5\* a few times a day. But it just keeps blushing up, doesn’t get better at all."
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"lly been using this cream as my daily lotion though and my skin feels so good. [La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5, Healing Ointment and Soothing Therapeutic Multi Purpose Cream](https://www.ama"
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"la roche posay reformulates cicaplast balm In usa"
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"Post care was tower 28 spray and cicoplastB5 Balm from la Roche posay."
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"La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume solves all ills for me.
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"I have always used aquaphor or LRP B5 baume as my occluding product."
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"I also tried LRP's Cicaplast and I was shocked at how peely my face was the next morning."
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"et it settle down or switch to a super gentle cleanser and moisturiser and SPF. La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume is a great barrier repair cream and great moisturiser but it’s also quite heavy"
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"PM moisturizer. On the nights when I don’t use tret, I add on a thick layer of La Roche Posay cicaplast baume 5 almost like a night mask to help heal the skin and soothe irritation."
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"On days when I feel a bit dry, I'll add LRP cicaplast, usually around my mouth and eyes."
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"products that I think deserve their praise in my journey is the Byoma milky toner and LRP Cicaplast."
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"exfoliate about 3x a week using Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. I also use \*\*La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 pretty much all the time to help with moisture and barrier support.
So far my"
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"I am still looking for a barrier repair cream that is not LRP cicaplast or Petroleum Jelly. I have sensory issues and find it hard to sleep"
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"ose and under my top lip. Not it's intended use but I find a very thin layer of La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume in those areas in my evening skincare evens out the bumpiness in those areas an"
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"ng mask at night. Sunblock is just Biore UV. For dryness during winter, I use LRP cicaplast baume."
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"more irritation. I would also add a super product to the mix - Avene Cicalfate, LRP Cicaplast baume to layer before and after tret to further buffer irritation. Basically you want"
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"la since I tried it so I cant speak for the new formulation.
19. **La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ - 7/10**
*Pros:* Super soothing and healing.
*Cons:* clogged my pores (a"
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"beginning when I was experiencing extreme dryness/flaking I used a TINY bit of LaRoche posay Baume B5 as needed. I also take OMEGA 369 supplements to hydrate my skin “from within”."
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"My (33yo male with dry skin) routine (in sequence): Night: Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm, Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Paula's Choice Retinaldehyde Treatment, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume."
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"Wanted to show you my results after one week of using La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5"
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"ary Hyaluronic acid serum on damp skin, lock it in with a moisturiser and then La Roche posay Cicaplast baume as a barrier cream on top to keep in the moisture. I have oily skin but turns o"
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"started using cetaphil cleanser, LRP cica spray and balm and deux (as well as my SPF). This is my after picture"
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"Occational: La roche posay cicaplast"
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"La Roche-Posay, both the Cicaplast Baume B5 and Triple Repair Moisturizer"
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"Cicaplast La Roche Posay"
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"La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5+ which seemed ok for a week and I wasn't dried up and flaky, then"
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"la roche-posay cicaplast"
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"er gel
Aloe vera from the pharmacy
Naturie hatomugi skin conditioning gel
LRP Cicaplast baume
Plain argan oil
Cerave moisturising cream (in tub)
These haven't irritated"
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"ny bit of a thick occlusive layer, either Vaseline, CeraVe Healing Ointment, or La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume. It prevents the water from evaporating out of your skin overnight.
I can't he"
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"La Roche Posay toleriane moisturizer (dime size) mixed w La Roche Posay cicaplast (1/2 dime size)"
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"urito Oat gel cream (did not like the consistency) and recently I started using la roche posay cicaplast baume which seems fine so far."
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"I currently use the La Roche Posay Cicaplast to try help"
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"in a flare up I use La Roche Posay cicaplast"
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"La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5 Baume, and La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5 Gel, for spots that have been scratched, to help them heal"
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"I do have the la Roche posay b5 cicaplast cream which I put on at night too when I remember but doesn't seem"
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"La Roche posay cicaplast"
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"of the month and the second is from today. My skin is starting to look better! I'm thinking of getting La Roche Posay's Cicaplast B5 Spray as I live in Interior Alaska. I am also thinking of getting Peach Slices Azela…"
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"winter routine) Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All in 1 (PM only) Etude House Soon Jung 6.5 whip cleanser LRP Cicaplast B5 spray Round Lab Birch Juice Toner IUNIK Beta Glucan serum Purito Oat In Calming Gel Cream BA…"
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"boys, in terms of oiliness it is in the middle of the pack. I've used it for around 2 months. 5.5/10 4. La Roche Posay Cicaplast Levres: Literally the same as ISDIN Acniben Repair, but it doesn't have a fragrance and …"
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"struggle 😄 Full Routine: Always humidity level at 40%; Also I used TO Hyaluronic Acid, TO Rosehip oil and la roche posay cicaplast baume b5 (Morning and Evening)"
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"so much better and it’s only been 24 hours. AM: cleanse with water, 3-4 sprays hypochlorous acid solution, la roche-posay cicaplast balm b5+, spf PM: cleanse with Cerave foaming oil cleanser, 3-4 sprays hypochlorous a…"
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"all the products i use in chronological order (i stopped using the ordinary moisturizer and i now use the la roche posay cicaplast). I forgot to put in the photo my spf but i’m using a neutrogena one. Another thing th…"
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" AM: Good Molecules Cleanser + PCA Toner + La Roche Spring Water Mist + Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid + La Roche Cicaplast Balm B5 Spf 50. PM (cycling): Night A: Cleanser + La Roche Springs Water Mist + Hyaluroni…"
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"and dermatitis flare ups, I have my worst flare ups when I sleep in somebody else’s bed/sheets. The LRP Cicaplast lip balm is also amazing! I also use Moimelt lip balm from Japan when I’m not flaring up too much, it’s…"
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"occlusive. It contains no ingredients that will aid in healing. i would suggest a different occlusive like LRP Cicaplast baum, which contains ingredients meant to help healing."
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">La Roche Posay toleriane moisturizer (dime size ) mixed w La Roche Posay cicaplast (1/2 dime size) Because cicaplast is an occlusive, this is locking in the tret, it is increasingly the strength rather than soothing …"
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"not worry. If your skin is dry, I recommend; AM - Face Base Lanolin + Vitamin E Day Cream by Lanolip's PM - La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Nivea Creme is even heavy for the driest desert skin types IMO, I only use …"
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"Tone serum Laniege water bank **Shea butter:** DRMTLGY Embryolisse lait crème original and sensitive La Roche Posay Cicaplast Kiehl's avocado eye cream Epicutis hyvia cream **Current skincare routine:** Good Molecules…"
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"then for a while now I've also been using a serum from peach & lily that just helps my skin feel great, and la Roche posay (cicaplast balm b5) for days my skin is extra sensitive. also, zinc oxide SPF, but I don't act…"
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"I've heard people like no fuss options like Vanicream, Cerave PM, and the La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5 baume for more occlusion. Personally, I'm into Japanese and Korean brands and have combination skin in a hot and hu…"
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"Evening: La Roche Posay Toleriane Sensitive Creme Hydroquinone + Tret + Kojic Acid + Hydrocortisone cream La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume"
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"on it. Unfortunately while changing clothes it happened prematurely by accident. They then told me to use cicaplast (baume5 from la roche posay). It hasn’t scabbed since then, healed up nice and I only have a slightly…"
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"a break and use a barrier cream. It’s very easy to over exfoliate the skin. Especially with rosacea. La Roche Posay cicaplast B5 is a good barrier cream, or some other that has panthenol to help soothe the skin. After…"
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"I agree with others here, it looks like the end of a cold sore. I wanted to mention La Roche Posay have a fantastic lip balm Cicaplast lips. It's not going to cure a cold sore but it's great for extremely dry or chapp…"
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"Thank you! My skin is very dry. I’m using the LRP cicaplast baume b5 and I love it but being Fitz IV It leaves a slight white cast."
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"The La Roche Posay Lipikar Baume AM+M Body balm is awful for this! I swear the pump gives our at half-way. They really need to make the bottle a squeezeable. I have to hack it open and put it in a jar every time. It's…"
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"What moisturiser do you use? I would highly recommend the La Roche Posay AP Baume - it's excellent for repairing your moisture barrier, and gets suggested for a lot of medications and dry skin conditions by dermatolog…"
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"breast cancer, and one addition I’ve made that has seemed to help the dryness is finishing my skincare with La Roche Posay cicaplast baume B5. I add it as my last step, always at night and sometimes in the morning, on…"
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"If it is sebaceous filaments, try putting on La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 before bed every night just where you’re having the problem. Mainly because it’s expensive. You can use it all over your face if you’d like."
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"La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5 - vital for winter, even helps my baby’s flare-ups (suitable from 3 mo) A lot of kbeauty sun creams like skin1004 or Haru Haru wonder"
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"face in pic 2. If I had to guess, that’s what they meant by burned. It’s technically a chemical burn. ETA: LRP Cicaplast balm b5 is the best for this!"
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"were you I would take Acutane. After or in lieu of that, you neeeeeed tretinoin cream and GOOD moisturizer. La Roche Posay cicaplast balm and spray, and daily spf moisturizer if you can’t afford to get products from a…"
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"I use La Roche Posay Toleraine - Dermo cleanser, followed by La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume as I’m dry followed by LRP XL Anthelios UVMune 50 SPF."
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"I use all the same products in the summer/winter, but I do “slug” a few times a week in the winter (with LRP Cicaplast). I use the Cicaplast under my eyes year-round, but do my entire face during the winter."
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"dupes and it worked so well that I’ve stuck with it. I do have to use barrier cream around my eyelids (cicaplast from La Roche Posey) and I top things off the LRP toleriane moisturizer, which is fairly thick/creamy. Y…"
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"is the b5 cicaplast from la roche posay okay?"
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"La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 AM+PM zinc cream overtop of the LRP in PM"
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"If your skin can tolerate it and isn’t acne prone, I’d also recommend using something like the La Roche Posay cicaplast balm with dimethicone in it or a thin layer of vaseline as the final step in your nighttime skin …"
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"For reference, my skin is oily and I live in the Middle East so products like the Avene cicalfate or LRP cicaplast were too heavy (but they really help if you have a damaged skin barrier). A good lighter alternative i…"
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"I use Aestura atobarrier 365 cream and la roche posay cicaplast (balm, not the gel). These are both non-comedogenic"
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"LRP cicaplast is my holy grail as well. Beautiful!"
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"Great improvement! I love the LRP Cicaplast but I can only use it at night. Too thick and shiny for me in the AM haha. But glad it's helped with your barrier!"
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"acid serum (extremally gentle) La Roche Posay Effaclar glycolic & salicylic acid (strong but effective)) La Roche Posay cicaplast baume b5 repair balm, (And/or Elemis pro collagen night cream if feeling indulgent) Bio…"
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"My skin hates niaminacide and hyaluronic acid so I struggle with finding hydrating serums - but I do use La Roche Posay cicaplast baume as my last step every night and my skin loves that."
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"LRP Cicaplast baume. We lost my dad last year and it saved me. A small amount patted on (don't rub, it makes it worse) soothes your skin and stops the flaking. Make sure you bring it down the sides of your nose too. I…"
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"Your nose looks a little dry. I can recommend La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ as an overnight moisturizer. It's really thick but never breaks me out or makes me oily."
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"I don t think exfoliating is good , your skin barrier seems destroyed ,i would reccomend cicaplast from LRP and also try tea for liver and no sugar /fried/lactose food for at least 2 weeks, even if you don t want to b…"
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"moisturizer. PM routine- la roche posay efficlear face wash in the shower, then differin, azelaic acid 20%, la roche posay cicaplast, and face repair moisturizer. I use the de la cruz acne treatment as a spot treatmen…"
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"of washing your face for maximum moisture retention. With how dry you are, a humectant moisturizer like La Roche Posay’s Cicaplast line, or even straight up Hyaluronic Acid under a thin layer of Vaseline would do wond…"
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"Maybe share the exact products youre using now? For my skin barrier Cicaplast Baume B5 by la roche posay was life changing."
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"Have you tried doing the sandwich method? Have you tried using la roche posay b5 cicaplast baum? Do you whole skincare routine including moisturizer then add the tret on top after 15 - 20 mins. Then add another layer …"
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"and my skin loves this despite the mild fragrance. As another commenter mentioned, my ride or die is also La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5."
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"I have rosacea too and my face absolutely LOVES the Cicaplast Baume B5! And the La Roche's double repair moisturizer as well, but the Baume is amazing 😍"
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