Once inside the skin, it hydrates, but not from the outside - putting pure water on the skin (hello long baths! Cicaplast Spray B5 reinforces/repairs/protects the skin barrier, respects the skin microbiome and reduces feelings of discomforts. This non-drying, lightweight solution reduces the chance of contamination on skin issues that are uncomfortable to touch or difficult to access. If (similar to us) you are in the weird habit of reading the label on your shower gel while taking a shower, you might have noticed that sodium chloride is almost always on the ingredient list. The mist is fine enough to spray it directly on to your face and that even worked on top of makeup (although I rarely did that – I wanted the product on my skin).

This skin-soothing repairing spray has been through rigorous testing under dermatological, ophthalmological, and paediatric control to ensure it is suitable for use on uncomfortable, damaged or irritated skin. This one also comes in a spray version and is formulated with 5% Panthenol so I figured it would make sense to compare them. Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Mannose, Madecassoside, Manganese Gluconate, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, Copper Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylendiamine Disuccinate. If that would not be enough, the French manufacturer (Seppic) also has encouraging in-vivo studies on the molecule.

They mention that " Madecassoside is known to induce collagen expression and ⁄ or to modulate inflammatory mediators thus might prevent and correct some signs of aging. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. A helper ingredient that helps to neutralize the metal ions in the formula (they usually come from water) so it stays nice longer. The cream is enriched with 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and antibacterial ingredients and has a soothing and nourishing effect for dry skin. Encouraging a soothing effect, the spray is enriched with vitamin B5 and glycerin to provide quenching and cooling hydration.

Because while the original baume is way to thick for me to wear it on a regular and I absolutely disliked the version with SPF 50, the spray is the one that I reach for almost every day in winter and that, if you ask me, can be integrated easily into almost every skincare routine, no matter your skin type. It also uses Allantoin for extra soothing, but doesn’t contain the Madecassoside that gives the Cicaplast line its name.

They select the most protective packaging associated with only the necessary preservatives, to guarantee intact tolerance and efficacy over time.