Got the new Cicaplast tube. It’s different — and not in a subtle way.
The texture is the first betrayal. The old one was a thick, comforting paste. This is a lightweight cream. A whole new beast.
The repair balm from La Roche-Posay. About $16. They said the update makes it “softer” and “more spreadable.” Code for: we watered it down.
Madecassoside
Still the star soothing agent.
Panthenol (B5)
Stays at 5% for healing.
Shea Butter
Increased by 50% — the big move.
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It’s still a repair-focused cocktail. But the balance has shifted. More emollience, less occlusion.
- Madecassoside: Calms redness fast
- Panthenol: Hydrates & repairs skin barrier
- Shea Butter: The new heavyweight for moisture
- Dimethicone: Seals it all in — but less than before
It’s silky — glides on like a luxury moisturizer. Absorbs in 90 seconds. Zero white cast.
After two weeks, my dry patches were gone. But on an angry, cracked spot? Didn’t feel as protective. The old formula was a bandage. This is a nice blanket.
It’s a brilliant daily moisturizer now. For major repair crises? The magic is diluted.
It’s a great product. It’s just not the same product. They fixed what wasn’t broken — and created something good, but different.