They changed the Cicaplast. The tube looks the same — but the formula inside is not.
The real shift? It’s now branded as a “repairing, protective, and moisturizing balm” instead of just a “soothing repairing balm.” They’re pushing protection hard.
The iconic 40ml tube, ~$16. La Roche-Posay says it’s more protective and moisturizing. Here’s the fine print.
New Barrier Complex
Adds ceramides and neurosensine to the classic panthenol & madecassoside.
SPF 25
Biggest surprise — it now has mineral sunscreen. Daytime use only.
Shea Butter Up
Increased from 4% to 10%. This is a major texture shift.
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It’s still a repair cocktail, but now with barrier support front and center. The SPF addition is purely physical — zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
- Panthenol (B5): Calms redness fast
- Madecassoside: Speeds up skin repair
- Ceramide NP: Fortifies the skin barrier
- Shea Butter: The new heavy-hitting emollient
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Thicker. Richer. Absorbs slower — we’re talking 2-3 minutes, not 30 seconds. Leaves a definite dewy, slightly tacky film.
That film is the new barrier claim in action. My dry patches loved it, but my combo-zone forehead? Not so much. It’s a night cream now.
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It healed a windburned cheek overnight. But the SPF means you can’t use it as an all-over, anytime rescue balm anymore. That’s a loss.
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It’s a different product. Better for daytime barrier repair, worse for simple, versatile soothing. I’ll keep it — but I’m also hunting for an old-formula dupe.