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CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion vs La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+

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

The bottom line

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

Reach for CeraVe PM Facial 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
CeraVePM Facial Moisturizing LotionMoisturizer · ~€15See every ingredient in PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, decoded
La Roche-PosayCicaplast Baume B5+Moisturizer · ~€16See every ingredient in Cicaplast Baume B5+, decoded

Which should you pick?

Pick PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion if

  • dark spots, dullness or an uneven tone are your focus
  • your barrier feels stressed and needs the support
  • you want the more affordable option

Pick Cicaplast Baume B5+ if

  • it is the one you can get most easily or already trust

What each delivers

HydrationBarrierBrighteningOil-controlAnti-aging
PM Facial Moisturizing LotionCicaplast Baume B5+
  • Hydration
    1010
  • Barrier repair
    108
  • Brightening / tone
    73
  • Oil-control & blemishes
    86
  • Anti-aging
    67

Side by side

PM Facial Moisturizing LotionCicaplast Baume B5+
TypeMoisturizerMoisturizer
Key activesGlycerin, Niacinamide, Ceramide 3Glycerin, 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
Ingredients24 listed33 listed
Price~€15~€16

What's in one but not the other

Only in PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

Both share

Only in Cicaplast Baume B5+

The molecule doing the work

PM Facial Moisturizing LotionGlycerin
Cicaplast Baume B5+Glycerin

Better for…

  • Dark spots & uneven tonePM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
  • Breakouts & congestionPM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
  • Dryness & dehydrationEither works

CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion is the cheaper of the two (~€15 vs ~€16).

Ready to pick one?

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

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Common questions

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

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

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

CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion is the cheaper of the two (~€15 vs ~€16).

Can I use CeraVe PM Facial 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…

VSCeraVeMoisturizing CreamShares Cholesterol and Ceramide 6-IIVSCetaphilMoisturizing CreamShares Pro-vitamin B5VSCeraVeDaily Moisturizing LotionShares Cholesterol and Ceramide 6-II
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