Side-by-side comparison

Glossier After Baume Barrier-Repair Moisturizer vs La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+

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

2Shared hero actives
Glossier
After Baume Barrier-Repair Moisturizer
MoisturiserPremiumMorning or evening
Damaged BarrierDrynessSensitivity

A barrier-repair moisturiser with ceramides, panthenol and shea for stressed, dry skin. Comfortable, soothing hydration with a clean profile; a step up in richness from a gel but not a heavy night cream.

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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 Panthenol and Shea Butter for hydration and support. Glossier After Baume Barrier-Repair Moisturizer adds Ceramides. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ adds Madecassoside. Glossier After Baume Barrier-Repair Moisturizer is the better fit for sensitive skin; La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ for irritation. On price, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ is the less expensive option (Mid-range versus Premium).

The overlap

What they share

These hero actives appear in both formulas:

PanthenolShea Butter
The formulation

Ingredient stacks, side by side

Glossier After Baume Barrier-Repair Moisturizer — top of the list

  • Aqua~50–80%
  • Glycerin~5–25%
  • Caprylic/Capric…~3–10%
  • Butyrospermum P…~2–6%
  • Cetearyl Alcohol~1.5–4%

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

Glossier After Baume Barrier-Repair MoisturizerLa Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+
CategoryMoisturiserMoisturiser
Price tierPremiumMid-range
Best forDamaged Barrier, Dryness, SensitivityDamaged Barrier, Irritation, Dryness
Usage notesMorning or eveningMorning or evening
Shared hero activesPanthenol and Shea Butter
Questions

Common questions

Is the Glossier After Baume Barrier-Repair Moisturizer or the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ better?
Neither is a treatment product, so it comes down to feel and fit. Both use Panthenol and Shea Butter; pick on price, texture and the concerns each suits.
What's the difference between the Glossier After Baume Barrier-Repair Moisturizer and the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+?
Glossier After Baume Barrier-Repair Moisturizer's hero actives are Ceramides, Panthenol and Shea Butter. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+'s are Panthenol, Madecassoside and Shea Butter. They also sit in different price tiers (Premium versus Mid-range).
Are the Glossier After Baume Barrier-Repair Moisturizer and La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ dupes for each other?
They're similar in role: both rely on Panthenol and Shea Butter for support rather than a targeted active. Texture and the rest of the formula will still feel different.
Can I use the Glossier After Baume Barrier-Repair Moisturizer 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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