They changed the cult balm. Of course they did.
The real story? They swapped the classic zinc for a patented copper-zinc complex. It’s a repair ingredient flex — but is it a repair *result* flex?
The new Cicaplast Baume B5+ from La Roche-Posay. About $20. Claims to repair skin 2x faster. I had to test that.
New Copper-Zinc Complex
Targets redness and irritation at the source.
More Glycerin
For a bigger hydration hit.
Airless Pump
Finally — no more squeezing a half-empty tube.
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It’s still a panthenol and madecassoside party. The new guest is that copper-zinc mineral combo. They say it supercharges skin’s natural repair.
- Panthenol (Provitamin B5): Plumps and soothes on contact
- Madecassoside: The star centella compound for calming
- Copper-Zinc Complex: The new mineral MVP for barrier repair
- Shea Butter: The classic emollient — still here, still rich
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Feels identical — that thick, comforting balm that melts on warm skin. Leaves the same subtle sheen.
After two weeks, my dry patches healed faster. But the real surprise? It pills less under makeup than the old one. A win.
My post-retinol flaking vanished overnight. Redness calmed faster. But it’s not a daily moisturizer for most — still too heavy.
A genuine upgrade for its specific job. Faster, slightly more elegant. The old version was a first-aid kit staple — this is the improved model.