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Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream vs Uriage Bariéderm-CICA Cream Cu-Zn: which is better?
Both are barrier-repair creams Reddit trusts for irritated skin, but each comes with its own texture and clogging trade-offs.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated about the same — 92 vs 95 nextscore
- Better for redness/irritation & rosacea: Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
- More reviewed: Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream — 726 vs 87 verdicts
Avene Cicalfate+ fits more people needing redness and barrier rescue; Uriage Bariéderm-CICA suits those wanting a very heavy, moisture-sealing CICA layer.
Choose Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream if
- you have sensitive or dry skin
- you want redness and itch relief
Choose Uriage Bariéderm-CICA Cream Cu-Zn if
- you need a very occlusive top layer
- you want help with very dry, irritated skin
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Avene
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
See alternatives92nextscore· 726 verdicts
$0.68/ml · 38.4 ml
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At a glance
| Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream | Uriage Bariéderm-CICA Cream Cu-Zn |
|---|---|
| $0.68/ml | $0.39/ml |
| 92 · 726 verdicts | 95 · 87 verdicts |
| Redness/IrritationRosaceaSkin Barrier | — |
| Mineral Oil both, Zinc | Mineral Oil both |
What Reddit says
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
What Reddit likes
- Barrier rescue for tret damage
- Zinc calms redness and itch
- No fragrance; minimal-lurch formula
Watch out for
- Heavy, greasy, and slow to absorb
- Can clog pores or trigger whiteheads
- Can feel drying on very dry skin
Uriage Bariéderm-CICA Cream Cu-Zn
What Reddit likes
- Barrier-repair workhorse with zinc and copper
- Soothes tret fallout and dermatitis fast
- Locks in moisture for very dry skin
Watch out for
- Thick occlusive layer can clog pores
- Can feel too heavy on acne-prone skin
- Best as a top layer, not a standalone moisturizer
Compare full ingredient lists · 3 in common
In both · 3
- Glycerin
- Zinc Oxide
- Magnesium Sulfate
Only in Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream · 16
- Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua)
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum)
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate
- PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
- Aluminum Stearate
- Aquaphilus Dolomiae Ferment Filtrate
- Arginine
- Beeswax (Cera Alba)
- Copper Sulfate
- Magnesium Stearate
- Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina)
- Tromethamine
- Zinc Sulfate
Only in Uriage Bariéderm-CICA Cream Cu-Zn · 23
- Aqua (Water, Eau)
- Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil)
- Sodium Chloride
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
- Propylheptyl Caprylate
- Butylene Glycol
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Panthenol
- Dimethicone
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- Methylpropanediol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Triacontanyl PVP
- Copper Gluconate
- Propanediol
- Propylene Carbonate
- Citric Acid
- Glutamylamidoethyl Indole
- Polyquaternium-61
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Silanetriol
- Borage Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides