Compare Products: Cicaplast Baume B5+ vs Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
Who It's Designed For
- 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
- Experienced vitamin C users who want maximum potency at minimum cost
- Those who have built tolerance to lower vitamin C concentrations
- Users willing to work with a challenging texture for strong active delivery
- Budget-conscious shoppers seeking L-ascorbic acid at 23%
- People who use vitamin C as a nighttime treatment
Key Ingredients
5% Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Madecassoside (Centella Asiatica), Shea Butter, Tribioma Prebiotic Complex
23% L-Ascorbic Acid, 2% Sodium Hyaluronate (HA Spheres), Squalane
Product Composition
17% similarity (5 ingredients in common)
Only in La Roche-Posay (14)▾
Only in The Ordinary (11)▾
User Feedback Patterns
Widely used after laser treatments, chemical peels, and microneedling. Users report faster healing and less redness when applied immediately after procedures.
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.
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.
Users apply it to lips, cuticles, dry patches, tattoos, minor burns, and diaper rash in addition to facial use. The versatility is frequently praised.
Nearly all first-time users report significant stinging and tingling. This subsides for most within 1-2 weeks of regular use as skin builds tolerance.
Layering anything over this product commonly causes pilling. Users have found that applying it as the last step at night or mixing with a drop of oil reduces this issue.
Users who tolerate the texture report visible brightening, improved tone, and reduced dark spots. The $8 price point makes it a cult favorite despite the application challenges.
Due to texture and pilling issues, most users reserve this for nighttime use. It does not layer well under sunscreen or makeup.
Which Should You Buy?
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% offers great value at a lower price point. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ may be worth the premium if you want 5% Panthenol (Vitamin B5).