La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV Soothing, Therapeutic Multipurpose Cream SPF 50
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50 is a soothing multipurpose cream that combines older-generation chemical filters (Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene) with a touch of Zinc Oxide. It has a balanced, lightweight feel with low white cast and a low likelihood of stinging, and it is generally low risk for clogging pores. The filter set is on the older side rather than the most modern. With a score of 69 out of 100 and good protection, it is a comfortable daily choice for skin that wants a calming texture.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
60
- +12 Homosalate at #2, UV filter
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #4, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- β9.8 UVB coverage saturated
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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White cast
Low
88
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 7% declared
- +1.4 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +0.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Eye sting
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Octocrylene at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Homosalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
71
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 7% declared
- β7 Petrolatum at #9, heaviest occlusive
- β2 Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit at #13, butter/occlusive fat
- β12 Stick/balm format with a wax skeleton
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Fungal acne
Medium
49
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Steareth-20, Steareth-2)
- +0 Dimethicone at #1, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Octocrylene at #4, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Zinc Oxide at #5, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #5, mild sebum absorbent
- β 10 Glycerin at #7, the anchor humectant
- β 2 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
- β 3 Occlusives seal moisture in (Petrolatum)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 4 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 1.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer)
- β 4 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
- β 6 High mineral load at #5 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Panthenol (B5)
Full ingredient list (38)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 12 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)
- β 15.2 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 14 7% declared
- β 8 7% declared
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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6 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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7 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 7 heaviest occlusive
- 3 β dewy occlusive
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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11 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 2 β nourishing humectant
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12 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
- β 2 butter/occlusive fat
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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14 Steareth-20
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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15 Cellulose
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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Botanical extract
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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19 Steareth-2
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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24 Mannose
Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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30 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Supporting ingredient
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33 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Is La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV mineral or chemical?
It is mainly chemical with a small mineral component. It uses Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate and Octocrylene alongside some Zinc Oxide.
Does the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV Soothing, Therapeutic Multipurpose Cream SPF 50 sting or feel heavy?
It is rated low for stinging and low for heaviness, so it tends to feel comfortable and lightweight. Its soothing, balanced texture is part of the appeal.
Is it a good sunscreen?
It scores 69 out of 100 with good protection, making it a solid everyday choice. It is especially appealing if you want a calming, multipurpose cream texture.