Compare · Moisturizers
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ vs Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream: which is better?
Both are barrier-repair staples, but one is the better fit for very irritated skin while the other skews toward richer hydration.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated higher: Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream — 90 vs 83 nextscore
- Better for skin barrier & redness/irritation: Cicaplast Balm B5+
- Better for dehydration: Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
- More reviewed: Cicaplast Balm B5+ — 1,370 vs 96 verdicts
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ is better for redness, irritation, and spot repair; Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream is better for richer, longer-lasting hydration.
Choose La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ if
- you want help with redness or irritation
- you need a spot treatment for flaky skin
Choose Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream if
- you want a richer cream for dryness
- you prefer a deeply hydrating barrier cream
2,074mentions
131mentions
Skinfix
Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
See alternatives90nextscore· 96 verdicts
$1.07/ml · 50.3 ml
At a glance
| La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ | Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream |
|---|---|
| $0.23/ml | $1.07/ml |
| 83 · 1,370 verdicts | 90 · 96 verdicts |
| Skin BarrierRedness/IrritationEczema | Dehydration |
| Centella/Cica, Dimethicone | Ceramides |
What Reddit says
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
Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
What Reddit likes
- Ceramides plus cholesterol for barrier repair
- Tret-night staple for peeling and dryness
- Fragrance-free and deeply hydrating
Watch out for
- Very thick — can feel greasy or just sit there
- Can trigger breakouts on acne-prone skin
- Too occlusive for some rosacea and flushed faces
Compare full ingredient lists · 8 in common
In both · 8
- Glycerin
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- Propanediol
- Citric Acid
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Pentylene Glycol
- Tocopherol
- Phenoxyethanol
Only in La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5+ · 26
- Dimethicone
- Water
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Panthenol
- Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
- Butylene Glycol
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
- Trihydroxystearin
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
- Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
- Zinc Gluconate
- Madecassoside
- Manganese Gluconate
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
- Silica
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Mannose
- Capryloyl Glycine
- Vitreoscilla Ferment
- Lactobacillus
- Acetylated Glycol Stearate
- Maltodextrin
- Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- Titanium Dioxide
Only in Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream · 39
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Olus Oil/Vegetable Oil/Huile VéGéTale
- Cetyl Lactate
- C12-16 Alcohols
- Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
- Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Palmitic Acid
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
- Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
- Squalene
- Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
- Xanthan Gum
- Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate
- Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract
- Ceramide NP
- Ceramide AP
- Ceramide EOP
- Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Phytosteryl Macadamiate
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Phytosterols
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Gluconolactone
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Phytosphingosine
- Cholesterol
- Carbomer
- Potassium Sorbate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Sodium Benzoate