La Roche-Posay · 100 ml (3.38 fl oz) · B0DSQ3MHLN
A multi-purpose soothing balm for eleven types of dry-skin irritation: panthenol (provitamin B5), sustainably sourced shea butter, madecassoside from centella asiatica and the proprietary Tribioma prebiotic complex in a rich, non-greasy occlusive cream — accepted by the National Eczema Association and suitable from one week old.
Section 1Product Information
Identity, positioning and the listing as presented to the US buyer.
| Brand | La Roche-Posay |
| Product | Cicaplast Balm B5 — Barrier Repair Cream for Dry Skin |
| Size | 100 ml (3.38 fl oz) |
| ASIN | B0DSQ3MHLN |
| Category path | Beauty & Personal Care > Skin Care > Body > Moisturizers > Lotions |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25 in Beauty & Personal Care; #21 in Body Lotions |
| Availability | In Stock |
| Sold by | Amazon.com |
| Ships from | |
| Delivery window | New York 10001 |
Key claims on the listing
- Hydrating Relief for 11 Different Dry Skin Irritations: This multi-purpose soothing & calming cream for cracked, chapped, chafed skin & dry, rough skin irritations helps to hydrate and soothe. Non-greasy, skin protectant for face, body, lips & hands.
- Relief for the Whole Family: Suitable for adults, children & babies 1 week and up, including baby's scalp. A hydrating cream that protects chafed skin due to diaper rash & helps seal out wetness, while helping to treat & prevent diaper rash.
- Soothing Cream for Skin Barrier Repair: Panthenol (provitamin B5) soothes & moisturizes skin. Shea Butter: Sustainably sourced helps restore skin's hydrolipidic film. Tribioma: A propietary prebiotic complex that helps restore skin moisture barrier.
- Protects Against Environmental Aggressors: This balm creates a protective barrier against harsh environmental factors like wind and cold, helping to prevent further dryness and irritation.
- Suitable Post-Procedure: Suitable for use post-procedures* & patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation* *Tested on non-abrasive laser.* Accepted by National Ezcema Association. *Don't use on broken skin. Consult medical professional before use
- Formulated with Centella Asiatica (Madecassoside), and Tribioma to help calm visible irritation, nourish stressed skin, and support a healthier, more resilient skin barrier for dry, sensitive, and reactive skin.
Specification sheet
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | La Roche-Posay |
| Item Volume | 19.99 cubic inches |
| Age Range (Description) | Suitable for Babies as young as 1 week, Adult & Children |
| Special Feature | Allergy Tested, Dermatologist Tested, Pediatrician Tested, Sensitive Skin Tested, Suitable for Babies as young as 1 week, Suitable for Hands See more |
| Active Ingredients | DIMETHICONE 1% |
| Unit Count | 3.38 Fluid Ounces |
| Package Dimensions | 5.31 x 3.7 x 1.5 inches; 3.84 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Factory EU - France COSMETIQUE ACTIVE PRODUCTION (C.A.P) (LIDV) |
| ASIN | B0DSQ3MHLN |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25 in Beauty & Personal Care; #21 in Body Lotions |
Brand content modules
| Protects Skin | Positions the balm as a protective film against wind, cold and friction for cracked, chapped and chafed skin. |
| Recommended For | Adults, children and babies from one week old, including baby's scalp and diaper-area chafing. |
| Derm Insight | Panthenol, shea butter and the Tribioma prebiotic complex presented as the barrier-repair triad. |
| Baby Safe | Allergy-tested, dermatologist-tested and pediatrician-tested positioning. |
| Routine | Morning and evening use on face, body and hands; works under or over other steps. |
| Post-Procedure | Presented as suitable after non-abrasive laser procedures and during oncology-related skin care. |
Section 2Product Rating & Buyer Reviews
How 23,511 ratings resolve into sentiment — and where buyers disagree.
Aspect detail
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Negative | Positive share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| effectiveness | 2,176 | 1,908 | 268 | 88% |
| moisturizing | 779 | 687 | 92 | 88% |
| texture | 715 | 542 | 173 | 76% |
| skin irritation | 565 | 417 | 148 | 74% |
| skin compatibility | 487 | 336 | 151 | 69% |
| value for money | 409 | 242 | 167 | 59% |
| soothing | 340 | 329 | 11 | 97% |
| enjoyment | 308 | 296 | 12 | 96% |
Section 3Product Ingredients
Two independent registers — the packaging transcription and the community formulation screen — merged into a single 31-row master register, classified by exposure band.
Level classification
| Band | Ingredients | Share | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band 1 - Minimal | 14 | 45.2% | Safety band 1 - lowest documented concern. |
| Band 2 - Low | 7 | 22.6% | Safety band up to 2 - low concern, routine use. |
| Band 3 - Moderate | 1 | 3.2% | Safety band up to 3 - moderate, worth attention for reactive skin. |
| Band 4 - Elevated | 5 | 16.1% | Safety band 4 or higher - elevated flag, review individually. |
| Unrated | 4 | 12.9% | No safety number recorded on the packaging register. |
What’s inside — formulation screen
Flags carried: Silicone-free — Contains dimethicone and cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone.; Cruelty-free — Not certified on the independent index.; Fungal-acne-safe — 3 flagged materials (2 esters, 1 triglyceride).; Pore-clogger-free — Shea butter flagged on a precautionary basis.; Vegan — Not recorded as vegan on the independent index..
Concerns
| Concern | Flagged ingredients |
|---|---|
| May Trigger Acne | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (precautionary flag) |
| May Worsen Oily Skin | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Not Fungal-Acne-Safe | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (potential), Acetylated Glycol Stearate (potential), Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate (unlikely) |
Benefits
| Benefit | Ingredients | Benefit | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrier Repair | 6 | Redness Reducing | 2 |
| Hydrating | 5 | Acne Fighting | 1 |
| Scar Healing | 5 | Anti-Aging | 1 |
| Reduces Irritation | 2 | Reduces Large Pores | 1 |
| Good For Oily Skin | 2 | Skin Texture | 1 |
Key ingredients
| Zinc (1) | Zinc gluconate — oil control and healing support. |
| Antioxidants (1) | Madecassoside — free-radical defence and soothing. |
Formulation roles
Community ingredient sentiment
Master ingredient register
31 rows. Packaging function and safety bands from the packaging transcription; comedogenic / irritancy pairing from the community screen. Active ingredients are marked.
| # | Ingredient | Function | Acne | Irrit. | Safety | Com. | Irr. | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Solvent | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 - Minimal |
| 2 | Hydrogenated polyisobutene | Viscosity Control, Emollient | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | B1 - Minimal |
| 3 | Dimethicone | Skin conditioning, Emollient | 1 | 0 | 2-5 | 1 | 0 | B4 - Elevated |
| 4 | Glycerin | Solvent, Viscosity Control, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0 | 0 | B2 - Low |
| 5 | Shea Butter | Viscosity Control, Moisturizer, Emollient | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 - Minimal |
| 6 | Panthenol | Antistatic, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer, Anti-inflammatory | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | B1 - Minimal |
| 7 | Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate | Viscosity Control | — | — | 1-3 | — | — | B3 - Moderate |
| 8 | Butylene Glycol | Solvent, Fragrance, Viscosity Control, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | B1 - Minimal |
| 9 | Propanediol | Solvent, Viscosity Control | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 - Minimal |
| 10 | Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone | Surfactant, Skin conditioning, Emulsifier | — | — | 1-2 | — | — | B2 - Low |
| 11 | Trihydroxystearin | Solvent, Viscosity Control, Emollient | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 - Minimal |
| 12 | Zinc Gluconate | Skin conditioning | — | — | 2-5 | — | — | B4 - Elevated |
| 13 | Madecassoside (active) | Skin conditioning, Antioxidant, Plant extract | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 - Minimal |
| 14 | Manganese gluconate | Skin conditioning | — | — | 2 | — | — | B2 - Low |
| 15 | Silica | Viscosity Control | — | — | — | — | — | Unrated |
| 16 | Aluminum hydroxide | Viscosity Control, Moisturizer, Emollient | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 - Minimal |
| 17 | Magnesium sulfate | Viscosity Control | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 - Minimal |
| 18 | Disodium EDTA | Viscosity Control | — | — | 2 | — | — | B2 - Low |
| 19 | Copper gluconate | Skin conditioning | — | — | 2 | — | — | B2 - Low |
| 20 | Citric Acid | pH Adjusters | — | — | 1-2 | — | — | B2 - Low |
| 21 | Acetylated glycol stearate | Emollient | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 - Minimal |
| 22 | Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate | Emulsifier | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 - Minimal |
| 23 | Tocopherol | Antioxidant | 2-3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | B1 - Minimal |
| 24 | Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | Antioxidant | — | — | 1 | — | — | B1 - Minimal |
| 25 | Sodium Benzoate | Preservative | — | — | 1-2 | — | — | B2 - Low |
| 26 | Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | — | — | 2-4 | — | — | B4 - Elevated |
| 27 | Chlorhexidine Digluconate | Preservative | — | — | 4 | — | — | B4 - Elevated |
| 28 | Titanium Dioxide | Pigment, Sunscreen | 0 | 0 | 1-8 | — | — | B4 - Elevated |
| 29 | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Skin Conditioning | — | — | — | — | — | Unrated |
| 30 | Tristearin | Skin Conditioning | — | — | — | — | — | Unrated |
| 31 | CI 77891 | Cosmetic Colorant | — | — | — | — | — | Unrated |
Formulation read
The two registers agree 1:1 on the 23-row core formula once naming differences (Aqua/Water, Shea Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Trihydroxystearin/Tristearin, Titanium Dioxide/CI 77891) are aliased. Risk concentrates in the film-formers rather than the actives: dimethicone carries safety 2-5 on the packaging register, zinc gluconate 2-5, chlorhexidine digluconate 4 (the highest single flag in the formula) and titanium dioxide 1-8. The soothing core — glycerin, panthenol, madecassoside — sits in band 1.
Functional load concentrates in Texture / viscosity (5), Skin conditioning (5), Emollient (4), Moisturiser (3).
— No SPF claim: CI 77891 (titanium dioxide) appears here as a cosmetic colourant, not as a labelled UV filter, so the balm is not a sunscreen.
— Community review keywords on the index: hydrating, no scent, works well (2-review sample).
— A flag does not mean the finished product will clog pores or cause breakouts: concentration, overall formulation, usage and individual skin response all matter.
Section 4Price Analysis
Tracking history, list economics and where the current offer sits inside its band.
| Price Type | Lowest Ever | Highest Ever | Current | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $23.09 2026-10-07 | $32.99 2025-09-19 | $32.97 2026-10-08 | $30.94 |
| 3rd Party New | $23.09 2026-10-07 | $32.97 2026-10-09 | $32.97 2026-10-09 | $26.93 |
| 3rd Party Used | - — | - — | - — | - |
| Live listing | — | — | $32.97 2026-10-27 | — |
| Current price | $32.97 |
| List price | not shown on listing |
| Discount to list | — |
| Subscribe & Save | $31.32 (5% off) |
| Unit price | $9.75 per fluid ounce |
| Tracking since | 2025-06-05 |
| List reference (tracker) | $32.99 |
Price read
Sixteen months of tracking show a premium, sticky price: the Amazon channel has ranged $23.09 (Oct 2026) to $32.99 (Sep 2025) and averages $30.94, with the current $32.97 print sitting near the top of the band. The third-party-new channel is looser ($26.93 average) but is currently also at $32.97. The $23.09 October floor is the only material dip in the record — treat it as the realistic buy target if the buyer can wait.
The default recommendation for dry, chapped, post-procedure and eczema-prone skin across face, body and hands — including infants from one week old. Acne-prone and Malassezia-prone users should patch-test first: shea butter and the ester pair are the two recurring friction points. Buyers chasing value should use Subscribe & Save rather than waiting for a deal.
Section 5Product Photography
Listing imagery as captured, three frames per row.
Buyer-uploaded photographs: 0 rendered at capture time.
Section 6Method & Data Notes
Marketplace facts (pricing, rating base, sentiment aspects, listing copy) were captured from the live US product page on 2026-10-27. Price history covers the tracker channels above from the monitoring start date shown. Formulation data merges two independent registers: the packaging transcription (function, acne, irritant and safety cells) and the community formulation screen (comedogenic / irritancy pairs, benefit and concern tags, badge screen).
Exposure bands classify each ingredient by the highest safety number recorded on the packaging register. Where the two registers disagree, the master register keeps both rows and the divergence is noted in the ingredient commentary. No source links are published with this report.
Limitations
- No standalone written review text or buyer-uploaded photographs were rendered on the listing at capture time; sentiment comes from the aggregate aspect panel and the editorial summary.
- The community formulation screen carries a two-review sample (4.2), far smaller than the Amazon rating base; treat its sentiment counts as directional only.
- The packaging register dates from July 2024; the current packaging may differ marginally (the US listing declares dimethicone 1% as the active).
- The tracker's current observations (2026-10-08/09) predate the live capture (2026-10-27); the live price is authoritative.