They changed the Cicaplast. The internet is in shambles.
The real issue? They swapped the iconic zinc-rich occlusive texture for something… slipperier. The barrier repair brigade is not having it.
A 100ml tube for about $20. La Roche-Posay says it’s a “soothing repairing balm” for very dry, irritated skin. The “+” promises more.
5% Panthenol (B5)
Still the star for healing and hydration.
4% Glycerin
A serious humectant to pull water into the skin.
Madecassoside
The cica hero for calming redness and irritation.
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It’s still a solid repair cocktail. But the sensory experience is totally different — that’s the reformulation in a nutshell.
- Panthenol: Drills down to hydrate and repair skin
- Madecassoside: Soothes irritation like a cool compress
- Shea Butter: The new emollient base — richer than before
- Copper-Zinc-Manganese: The mineral trio for barrier support
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It’s creamier. Glides on like a rich lotion — zero drag. Absorbs in about 90 seconds, leaving a dewy, slightly tacky film. Not the matte, protective paste of old.
After two weeks, my dry patches were gone. But that dewy film? It never fully sinks in on my combo skin. A press release would never call it “pillowy,” but that’s the vibe.
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It healed a windburned cheek overnight. But as an all-over moisturizer? Too much for my T-zone.
It’s a better moisturizer but a less iconic balm. Effective, but lost its unique character.