Compare Products: 345 Relief Cream vs Cicaplast Baume B5+

Dr. Althea

345 Relief Cream

Mid-range
$24 / 50ml — $0.48/ml
La Roche-Posay

Cicaplast Baume B5+

Mid-range
$16.99 / 40ml — $0.42/ml

Who It's Designed For

Dr. Althea
  • Those with compromised or sensitized skin barriers
  • Users recovering from skin procedures or environmental damage
  • Sensitive skin types seeking a fragrance-free calming cream
  • People who want centella benefits with added antioxidant support
  • Those looking for a non-greasy barrier repair cream
La Roche-Posay
  • Those recovering from skin procedures, sunburn, or irritation
  • Users with eczema or dermatitis seeking a soothing balm
  • People using tretinoin or strong actives who need a repair product
  • Those seeking a multi-purpose balm for face, body, and lips
  • Users who want a thick occlusive layer for overnight repair

Key Ingredients

Dr. Althea

Centella Asiatica Extract, Resveratrol, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Madecassoside

La Roche-Posay

5% Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Madecassoside (Centella Asiatica), Shea Butter, Tribioma Prebiotic Complex

Product Composition

36% similarity (16 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
waterbutylene glycolglycerincetyl ethylhexanoateniacinamide1hydrogenated lecithinstearic aciddimethiconepanthenolmadecassosideasiatic acidmadecassic acidsodium hyaluronateethylhexylglycerindisodium edta
Only in Dr. Althea (21)
2-hexanediolcetearyl alcoholglyceryl stearatecetearyl olivatesorbitan olivateceramide npcentella asiatica extractasiaticosideresveratrolallantoinbeta-glucandipotassium glycyrrhizatetocopherolcaprylic/capric triglyceridehydroxyethyl ureaxanthan gumcarbomertromethaminesorbitan sesquioleatepolyglyceryl-10 lauratecaprylyl glycol
Only in La Roche-Posay (8)
butyrospermum parkii butter/shea butterzea mays starch/corn starchpropanedioltrihydroxystearinaluminum starch octenylsuccinatezincmanganesecopper

User Feedback Patterns

Dr. Althea
Effective for redness and irritation

Users frequently report reduced redness and calmer skin within days of use. Popular among those with rosacea-prone or post-procedure skin.

Non-greasy for a barrier cream

Multiple reviewers note the texture is lighter than expected for a repair cream. Absorbs well and works under makeup.

Reliable daily moisturizer

Many users report using this as their primary moisturizer long-term, not just for recovery periods. Consistent performance across seasons.

Mild results for severe barrier damage

Some users with significantly compromised barriers note the cream helped but was not sufficient on its own. Needed pairing with other barrier products.

La Roche-Posay
Post-procedure essential

Widely used after laser treatments, chemical peels, and microneedling. Users report faster healing and less redness when applied immediately after procedures.

Tretinoin buffer and recovery

Extremely popular in the r/tretinoin community as a final step to soothe retinoid irritation. Users apply it as a thick layer over tretinoin at night.

White cast concern

The white cast on application is the most common complaint. It fades after absorption but can look noticeable on darker skin tones immediately after application.

Multi-purpose hero

Users apply it to lips, cuticles, dry patches, tattoos, minor burns, and diaper rash in addition to facial use. The versatility is frequently praised.

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