Bariéderm-CICA Cream Cu-Zn — Reddit Reviews
by Uriage
Updated August 13, 2026
Potent barrier support with copper, zinc & d-panthenol — staples for barrier/healing
What the community says
Barrier repair cream with copper, zinc, and d-panthenol that the tretinoin community swears by for healing dermatitis, perioral flare-ups, and barrier damage within about 3 days.
What this means for you
What people love
- Potent barrier support with copper, zinc & d-panthenol — staples for barrier/healing
- Frequently layered over richer moisturizers like Bioderma Baume for enhanced repair
- Preferred over alternatives like Cicaplast for superior hydration and healing effects
Watch out for
- Can clog pores and worsen acne-prone skin if you're breakout-prone or occlusive-sensitive
- Not inherently soothing for everyone and may cause irritation or redness recurrence
- Heavier texture can feel too occlusive or greasy, especially for oily or texture-prone faces
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Real Reddit threads
Uriage Bariéderm-CICA Cream Cu-Zn on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/tretinoin, r/Rosacea and 3 more, summarized.
“I use a zinc cream called Uriage that's made for the face, specifically for rosacea and sensitive skin.”
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“It's really soothing and, bonus, hydrating”
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“try diaper paste with zinc.”
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“Uriage Bariéderm-Cica Cream”
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“it's a barrier repair cream with copper, zinc & d-panthenol”
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“I personally found it to be a better product than Cicaplast”
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“You may like Uriage Bariéderm-Cica Cream, it's somewhat similar to Cicaplast as it's a barrier repair cream but it is so much better & more moisturizing.”
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“I use Uriage every night as the last step of my routine after tret & love what it's done for my skin...”
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“I had dermatitis last week & it was healed in 3 days using Uriage.”
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“If not then moisturizer and uriage bariederm cica on top”
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“I love that you're using Uriage, it's my absolute favorite barrier cream & I use it daily.”
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“Uriage Bariéderm-Cica Cream (obviously you already know about this one, it's just so good)”
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“Aestura mist and cream, Uriage Bariderm Cica with zinc and copper, diaper rash cream like once a week.”
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“Aestura mist and cream”
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“diaper rash cream like once a week.”
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“Skinfix barrier support AND uriage insulating repairing cream on the very cold days”
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“I only use in the moisturizer in the winter… I have type 2.”
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Dupes & Alternatives
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Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Better for Redness / Irritation
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