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R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream vs La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+: which is better?

One is a lighter redness-soother; the other is a heavier repair balm for very compromised skin.

The quick answer

Depends what you need

  • Rated higher: R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream — 97 vs 83 nextscore
  • Better for skin barrier & redness/irritation: Cicaplast Balm B5+
  • More reviewed: Cicaplast Balm B5+ — 1,370 vs 67 verdicts

Dr. G suits lighter daily soothing, while Cicaplast Balm B5+ suits very dry, irritated skin that needs thicker barrier support.

Choose R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream if

  • you want a light gel-cream feel
  • you want redness calmed without heaviness

Choose La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ if

  • you need a heavy barrier balm
  • you have very dry, irritated skin

At a glance

R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing CreamLa Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+
$0.31/ml$0.23/ml
97 · 67 verdicts83 · 1,370 verdicts
—Skin BarrierRedness/Irritation
Centella/Cica both, NiacinamideCentella/Cica both, Dimethicone

What Reddit says

R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream

What Reddit likes

  • Light gel-cream, not a heavy face blanket
  • Redness and irritation calm down fast
  • Niacinamide is backed for acne

Watch out for

  • Not enough on dry cheeks — you may need a thicker cream over it
  • Can sting or burn reactive skin
  • Some acne-prone users still broke out in whiteheads
See the Reddit threads on R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+

What Reddit likes

  • Barrier-repair staple for tret nights
  • Soothes redness, burning, and flaking fast
  • Fragrance-free and easy to spot-treat

Watch out for

  • Very heavy; can clog oily or acne-prone skin
  • Can sting or flare rosacea, dermatitis, and eye areas
  • White cast and shiny finish annoy daytime users
See the Reddit threads on La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+
Compare full ingredient lists · 6 in common

In both · 6

  1. Water(Aqua/Eau)
  2. Glycerin
  3. Butylene Glycol
  4. Pentylene Glycol
  5. Panthenol
  6. Madecassoside

Only in R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream · 24

  1. C13-16 Isoparaffin
  2. Niacinamide
  3. C12-14 Isoparaffin
  4. 1,2-Hexanediol
  5. Hydrogenated Polydecene
  6. Vinyl Dimethicone
  7. Caprylyl Methicone
  8. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
  9. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  10. Dimethiconol
  11. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
  12. Tromethamine
  13. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
  14. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
  15. Ethylhexylglycerin
  16. Xanthan Gum
  17. Disodium EDTA
  18. Beta-Glucan
  19. Centella Asiatica Extract
  20. Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
  21. Epigallocatechin Gallate
  22. Asiaticoside
  23. Asiatic Acid
  24. Madecassic Acid

Only in La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ · 28

  1. Dimethicone
  2. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
  3. Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
  4. Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
  5. Propanediol
  6. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
  7. Trihydroxystearin
  8. Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
  9. Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
  10. Zinc Gluconate
  11. Manganese Gluconate
  12. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
  13. Silica
  14. Aluminum Hydroxide
  15. Magnesium Sulfate
  16. Mannose
  17. Capryloyl Glycine
  18. Vitreoscilla Ferment
  19. Citric Acid
  20. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
  21. Lactobacillus
  22. Acetylated Glycol Stearate
  23. Maltodextrin
  24. Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
  25. Tocopherol
  26. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
  27. Phenoxyethanol
  28. Titanium Dioxide

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