La Roche-Posay  Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash

La Roche-Posay

Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash

face gel cleanser

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
52%
Combination (dry)
52%
Balanced
82%
Combination (oily)
88%
Oily
88%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Experience a delicate yet effective cleanse with La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 Cleansing Wash , an ultra-gentle foaming cleanser suitable for the whole family, including babies and children. Purifying skin without compromising moisture, the soothing gel formula gently cleanses away dirt and impurities to leave skin feeling refreshed and comfortable from top to toe. To promote skin recovery, it contains anti-bacterial agents Copper, Zinc and Manganese to cleanse without disturbing skin's natural balance, plus a 5% concentration of active ingredient Panthenol for its soothing and replenishing properties. Suitable for use on the face, body, scalp and intimate areas. Won't sting eyes. Physiological pH.

Key Insights

Benefits

3
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
AHA Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

1
Sulfate

About Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash

Overview

Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash is a lightweight gel cleanser from La Roche-Posay, a brand based in France. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 22 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Panthenol, Glycerin and Coco-betaine, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Panthenol, Glycerin, Coco-betaine and Water.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate and Sodium Benzoate.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Panthenol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

  • 3 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 10 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 2 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 1 ingredient

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monococonut acid ester (7 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Copper di-D-gluconate

Hydration

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Bis(D-gluconato-O1,O2)manganese

Anti-Aging Hydration

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, hexadecyl ether

Hydration

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Propane-1,2-diol

Hydration

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (2)

Supporting ingredients (20)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Sodium Laureth Sulfate Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate Glycerin Coco-betaine Sodium Chloride Polysorbate 20 Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Cocamide MEA Copper Gluconate Manganese Gluconate Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Polyquaternium-11 Ppg-5-ceteth-20 Propylene Glycol Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Unsaponifiables Sodium Benzoate Sodium Hydroxide Zinc Gluconate

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Sulfates

    Sodium Laureth Sulfate

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

  • Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
  • Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polysorbate 20, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Recorded ingredient risks
Sulfate

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 22 ingredients on the label.

9
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

7
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

4
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

sodium 2-(2-dodecyloxyethoxy)ethyl sulphate

Sulfate
3 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Fatty acids, hydrogenated palm oil, 1,2,3-propanetriol monoesters, ethoxylated (200 mol EO average molar ratio)

5 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
6 Coco-betaine Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Betaines, coco alkyldimethyl

7 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Sodium chloride

8 Polysorbate 20 Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monococonut acid ester (7 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 26S–58S
  • Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, July 2018, pages 373–381
  • European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, July 2017, ePublication
10 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

11 Cocamide MEA Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Amides, coco, N-(hydroxyethyl)

12 Copper Gluconate Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Copper di-D-gluconate

Hydration
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Bis(D-gluconato-O1,O2)manganese

Anti-Aging Hydration
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(2-(1-oxo-9-(Z)-octadecenyl)oxy-1-methylethyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (55 mol EO average molar ratio)

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration
16 Polyquaternium-11 Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone, compd. with diethyl sulphate

17 Ppg-5-ceteth-20 Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, hexadecyl ether

Hydration
18 Propylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Propane-1,2-diol

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, November 2019, pages 337-352
  • Critical Reviews in Toxicology, April 2013, pages 363-390
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September-October 2012, pages 245S-260S
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Physiology, 2001, pages 72-81
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Unsaponifiables is the fraction of the oil of the Sweet Almond Tree, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, Rosaceae, which is not saponified in the refining recovery of the fatty acids

20 Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium benzoate

21 Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium hydroxide

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc

Hydration

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash ?

WATER, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PANTHENOL, PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMATE, GLYCERIN, COCO-BETAINE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POLYSORBATE 20, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, CITRIC ACID, COCAMIDE MEA, COPPER GLUCONATE, MANGANESE GLUCONATE, PEG-55 PROPYLENE GLYCOL OLEATE, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, PPG-5-CETETH-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ZINC GLUCONATE.

What are the active ingredients in Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash ?

PANTHENOL, CITRIC ACID.

How do I use Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash ?

1-2 times a day, lather with water in the hollow of your hands before gently applying to the skin area to cleanse. Rinse with plenty of water and dry without rubbing.

What skin types is Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash fungal acne safe?

3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polysorbate 20, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash ?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash ?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash have?

It lists 22 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Cicaplast B5 Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Gel Wash ?

La Roche-Posay, a brand based in France.

Brand
La Roche-Posay
Country
France

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