Bariéderm-CICA Cream Cu-Zn — Reddit Reviews
by Uriage
Updated October 17, 2026
Mineral oil and zinc oxide seal moisture for damaged barriers; pore-clogging risk.
What the community says
This thick occlusive cream uses mineral oil, zinc oxide, panthenol, and glycerin to cushion tretinoin-stressed or dermatitis-prone skin. It shines as a final nighttime layer, though acne-prone users may see clogged pores or worsening breakouts.
What this means for you
What people love
- Barrier cream Reddit users layer over tretinoin
- Often settles dermatitis and barrier damage within roughly three days
- Copper, zinc, and panthenol formula for compromised skin
Watch out for
- Thick, glossy, occlusive finish can feel like craft glue
- Clogs pores or aggravates acne for some users
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Real Reddit threads — 100 mentions across 30 threads
Uriage Bariéderm-CICA Cream Cu-Zn on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/tretinoin, r/koreanskincare and 4 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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“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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