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Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion vs La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+

Same comparison whichever way you searched it: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ vs Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion.

The bottom line

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion does more across the board (it leads on brightening / tone, oil-control & blemishes), while La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ is the simpler, more pared-back pick.

Reach for Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion if you want the actives; La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ if you want fewer ingredients doing less, gently.

Reviewed by Maya FaourLast reviewed August 2026
Cetaphil Moisturizing LotionCetaphilMoisturizing LotionMoisturizer · ~€17See every ingredient in Moisturizing Lotion, decoded
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+La Roche-PosayCicaplast Baume B5+Moisturizer · ~€16See every ingredient in Cicaplast Baume B5+, decoded

Which should you pick?

Pick Moisturizing Lotion if

  • you are dealing with breakouts and oiliness
  • dark spots, dullness or an uneven tone are your focus

Pick Cicaplast Baume B5+ if

  • you want the more affordable option

What each delivers

HydrationBarrierBrighteningOil-controlAnti-aging
Moisturizing LotionCicaplast Baume B5+
  • Hydration
    1010
  • Barrier repair
    98
  • Brightening / tone
    73
  • Oil-control & blemishes
    83
  • Anti-aging
    67

Side by side

Moisturizing LotionCicaplast Baume B5+
TypeMoisturizerMoisturizer
Key activesGlycerin, Niacinamide, Pro-vitamin B5Glycerin, Shea Butter, Pro-vitamin B5
TextureA smooth, silky lotion that spreads easily and leaves a soft, near-blurred finish.A rich, cushiony cream that sinks in slowly.
FragranceNone detectedNone detected
Fungal-acne safeNot likelyNot likely
PregnancyNo flagged activesNo flagged actives
Ingredients16 listed33 listed
Price~€17~€16

What's in one but not the other

Only in Moisturizing Lotion

Both share

Only in Cicaplast Baume B5+

The molecule doing the work

Moisturizing LotionGlycerin
Cicaplast Baume B5+Glycerin

Better for…

  • Dark spots & uneven toneMoisturizing Lotion
  • Breakouts & congestionMoisturizing Lotion
  • Dryness & dehydrationEither works
  • Sensitive, reactive skinCicaplast Baume B5+

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ is the cheaper of the two (~€16 vs ~€17).

Ready to pick one?

Moisturizing Lotion on amazon.comCicaplast Baume B5+ on amazon.com

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Common questions

Is Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion or La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ better for dark spots & uneven tone?

For dark spots & uneven tone, Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion is the stronger pick by our read of the two formulas. Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion does more across the board (it leads on brightening / tone, oil-control & blemishes), while La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ is the simpler, more pared-back pick. Reach for Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion if you want the actives; La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ if you want fewer ingredients doing less, gently.

Which is cheaper, Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion or La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+?

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ is the cheaper of the two (~€16 vs ~€17).

Can I use Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion and La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ together?

They are both moisturizers, so you would normally pick one rather than layer both in the same step. You can keep both and alternate them (morning and night, or on different days) if you like variety, but you do not need two.

Compare it with…

VSCetaphilMoisturizing CreamShares Sunflower Seed Oil and NiacinamideVSCetaphilMoisturizing CreamShares Pro-vitamin B5VSBiodermaAtoderm Intensive BaumeShares Sunflower Seed Oil
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Chemical structure of GlycerinChemical structure of Glycerin