Cicaplast Gel B5 Skin Protectant — Reddit Reviews
Updated September 3, 2026
5% panthenol gel boosts skin barrier, calms redness; some break out or irritate.
What the community says
This lightweight gel with 5% panthenol supports skin barrier repair and soothes redness, suited for sensitive and irritated skin. It layers well under makeup and hydrates without heaviness. Some users report breakouts or irritation, so patch test ahead.
What this means for you
What people love
- Lightweight 5% panthenol gel for barrier repair and redness reduction
- Silicone-based gel variant preferred over balm for less shine and irritation
- Effective layering under makeup and on sensitive skin, including eyelids
Watch out for
- Can cause breakouts or worsen acne in some users
- Causes irritation or burning sensation for certain skin types
- Not ideal for very dry skin needing heavier occlusives
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Real Reddit threads — 103 mentions across 6 threads
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5 Skin Protectant on Reddit, in one place — 6 threads from r/tretinoin, r/30PlusSkinCare and 2 more, summarized.
“also on LRP SPF but also cleanser and cicaplast gel b5.”
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“Thank you! Cicaplast is more of a barrier repair product than a moisturizer.”
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“Hoping I’ll be youu in a few months 🥺”
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“PM: Cleanser (La Roche-Posay Toleriane) → La Roche-Posay Mela B3 serum → La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5”
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“That's it — nothing else in rotation right now.”
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“Open to hearing if this is doing anything useful for the post-AK redness/damage, or if I should be adding/swapping something.”
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“La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5 Pro-Recovery Skincare 40ml ($$) - 5% panthenol”
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“The LRP Cicaplast gel is 5%.”
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“5% panthenol, zinc gluconate, madecassoside”
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“sometimes, I'll use the cicaplast B5 gel when it's hot out.”
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“it helps a lot.”
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“What helped me was using the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5.”
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“For makeup, I use the Cicaplast and Avène moisturizer as my base.”
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“This has been an absolute game changer”
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“and seal with cicaplast b5 gel.”
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“I get practically glass skin now.”
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“Mostly trying to deal with the PIH leftover from my worst of cystic acne”
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