They changed the Cicaplast. The internet is in shambles.
The real drama? They swapped the iconic zinc-heavy tube for a sleek pump — a clear sign the formula inside is different. Texture is everything with this stuff.
A reparative balme from La Roche-Posay. About $16. Claims to “repair + restore” stressed skin. I needed it after a retinol mishap.
The Pump
No more squeezing out the last bit — a genuine upgrade.
Madeleine Glycerin
5% — a serious humectant dose for barrier repair.
Airless Packaging
Keeps the actives stable, but feels oddly fancy for a basic balm.
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They kept the hero — Panthenol (B5) — for healing. But the big move? Adding more glycerin and swapping some mineral oil for shea butter.
- Panthenol (5%): Soothes and repairs the skin barrier
- Madecassoside: Cica superstar that calms irritation
- Shea Butter: New addition for richer emollience
- Glycerin (5%): Draws water into the skin, plumps
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It’s lighter. The old version was a paste — this is a creamy emulsion. Absorbs in 30 seconds, not 2 minutes. No white cast.
After two weeks, I noticed it layers better under sunscreen. But on truly angry, flaky patches? The old formula felt more protective.
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My general redness improved. Dry patches healed faster. But that intense, overnight rescue feeling? Muted.
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It’s a good moisturizer now, not a miracle worker. They fixed the texture for daily use but lost a bit of its healing soul.