Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50 — Reddit Reviews
Updated September 26, 2026
Barrier-first SPF 50 balm that sits nicely under makeup; can feel heavy.
What the community says
A daytime balm-sunscreen with dimethicone, panthenol, madecassoside, and zinc oxide for irritated or over-exfoliated skin. r/SkincareAddiction and tretinoin folks use it in recovery routines. The trade-off is a heavy, occlusive feel; some people also suspect clogging.
What this means for you
Backed by 3 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 1 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Barrier-soothing SPF 50 with panthenol and madecassoside
- Sits under makeup without greasiness or white cast
- Winter-friendly moisture that keeps skin from drying out
Watch out for
- Heavy cream texture that can feel like overkill
- Some users suspect clogged pores or closed comedones
- Can be too oily for summer daytime wear
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 16 mentions across 3 threads
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50 on Reddit, in one place — 3 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 1 more, summarized.
“I was having the same issue and found La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50.”
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“I love it sooo much.”
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“Not greasy, fine under make up and no white cast.”
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“cicaplast spf 50”
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“Daytime”
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“at night swap the SPF for this moisturiser (or regular Cicaplast +B5)”
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“La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50 (post procedural)”
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“Things I'm trying this year:”
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“post procedural”
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