Side-by-side comparison

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream vs La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+

Neither moisturiser relies on a targeted treatment active; both are about comfort and skin support. They share Shea Butter, so texture, price and the rest of the formula decide it.

1Shared hero active

First Aid Beauty

Ultra Repair Cream

MoisturiserMid-rangeMorning or evening

Damaged BarriersensitiveDryness

Rich colloidal-oatmeal cream for eczema-prone and barrier-compromised skin. The go-to rescue moisturiser when the barrier is actively breaking down. Shea butter, allantoin, ceramides and glycerin in a comforting unscented base.

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La Roche-Posay

Cicaplast Baume B5+

MoisturiserMid-rangeMorning or evening

Damaged BarrierIrritationDryness

A multipurpose repair balm with panthenol (5%), madecassoside and shea butter. A cult barrier-rescue product for irritated, flaking or post-procedure skin — rich and occlusive, so better as a targeted balm than an everyday face lotion for oily skin.

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The verdict

Which should you choose?

Both lean on Shea Butter for hydration and support. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream adds Colloidal Oatmeal and Ceramides. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ adds Panthenol and Madecassoside. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream is the better fit for sensitive skin; La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ for irritation. Both sit in the Mid-range price tier.

The overlap

What they share

This hero active appears in both formulas:

Shea Butter

The formulation

Ingredient stacks, side by side

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream — top of the list

Water~50–80%
Glycerin~5–25%
Stearic Acid~3–10%
Eucalyptus Glo…~2–6%
Colloidal Oatm…~1.5–4%
Ceramide NP~1–2%

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ — top of the list

Aqua~50–80%
Glycerin~5–25%
Panthenol~3–10%
Butyrospermum P…~2–6%
Pentylene Glycol~1.5–4%

● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.

At a glance

The specs

	First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream	La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+
Category	Moisturiser	Moisturiser
Price tier	Mid-range	Mid-range
Best for	Damaged Barrier, sensitive, Dryness	Damaged Barrier, Irritation, Dryness
Usage notes	Morning or evening	Morning or evening
Shared hero actives	Shea Butter

Questions

Common questions

Is the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream or the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ better?

Neither is a treatment product, so it comes down to feel and fit. Both use Shea Butter; pick on price, texture and the concerns each suits.

What's the difference between the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream and the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+?

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream's hero actives are Colloidal Oatmeal, Ceramides and Shea Butter. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+'s are Panthenol, Madecassoside and Shea Butter.

Are the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream and La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ dupes for each other?

They're similar in role: both rely on Shea Butter for support rather than a targeted active. Texture and the rest of the formula will still feel different.

Can I use the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream and La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ together?

They both fill the moisturiser slot in a routine, so you'd normally pick one. If you like both, use one in the morning and the other at night, and patch-test when introducing anything new.

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