Bariéderm-CICA Cream Cu-Zn — Reddit Reviews
by Uriage
Updated November 10, 2026
Mineral-oil barrier cream that rescues tret-damaged skin; thick and occlusive.
What the community says
A mineral-oil, zinc oxide, panthenol, and copper gluconate cream for sealing in hydration after tretinoin or calming dermatitis-prone, reactive skin. Reddit users report baseline recovery within three days, though the thick occlusive finish can clog pores or aggravate breakouts.
What this means for you
What people love
- Mineral-oil seal for tretinoin dryness
- Copper gluconate, zinc oxide, and panthenol formula
- Dermatitis often returns to baseline within three days
Watch out for
- Thick, glossy texture feels like kids’ craft glue
- Can clog pores or worsen acne
- Too occlusive for some rosacea-prone cheeks and foreheads
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Full ingredient list · 26
Uriage Bariéderm-CICA Cream Cu-Zn ingredients
Aqua (Water, Eau), Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Sodium Chloride, Zinc Oxide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Panthenol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Methylpropanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triacontanyl PVP, Copper Gluconate, Propanediol, Propylene Carbonate, Citric Acid, Glutamylamidoethyl Indole, Polyquaternium-61, Hyaluronic Acid, Silanetriol, Borage Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 105 mentions across 30 threads
Uriage Bariéderm-CICA Cream Cu-Zn on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/tretinoin, r/koreanskincare 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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“top it off with uriage zinc cream”
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“apply moisturizer before and after”
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“I use the dokdo cleanser...”
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“It's not kbeauty but the Uriage Bariederm Cica Cream! It makes a HUGE difference in my skin”
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“This 💯 healed and strengthened my barrier.”
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“My nose has been Rudolph red and it will bring it back to normal within minutes”
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“Uriage Bariéderm-Cica Cream is excellent for healing compromised/damaged skin, highly recommend giving it a try.”
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“Its healed my skin from perioral dermatitis, contact dermatitis, eyelid eczema & barrier damage”
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“literally never want to be without it.”
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“Finish with occlusive barrier like Uriage cica repair barrier cream.”
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Mentioned together in 12 threads
“I spray my face with Aestura Cream Mist then add Bioderma & top it off with Uriage Bariéderm-Cica Cream”
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Mentioned together in 10 threads
“after tret I use the cream mist, Half & Half with Bioderma Baume & Uriage Bariéderm-Cica Cream to lock it in.”
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“VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask & Purito Wonder Releaf Serum are my daily go to's. Bioderma Intensive Baume & Uriage Bariéderm-Cica Cream have also helped heal”
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“Prequel Multi-Quench Serum (AM & PM), Prequel Half & Half (AM & PM), Skinfix Triple Lipid Peptide Cream (AM), Bioderma Intensive Baume (PM), Uriage Bariéderm-Cica Cream”