Formula · 8.7

Brand · 8.7

Uriage · repairing cream with zinc and copper · France

Uriage Bariéderm-CICA Crème

Uriage Bariéderm-CICA Crème
8.7

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.7Actives with strong evidence: 1 of 4
  • Active concentration1.0Actives sit above the 1 % line — by list order a working concentration is 97 % likely
  • Completeness for the purpose1.0For “sensitive skin and redness” — 100 %; a broad formula across 3 purposes
  • Tolerance0.8Comedogenic ingredients at a notable share (may clog pores): polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
  • adults
  • children
  • babies
  • pregnancyallowed per the leaflet
  • sensitive skin
  • atopic skin
  • dry skin
  • oily skin
  • acne-pronemay clog pores in leave-on face products
Free from:
  • alcohol (alcohol denat) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “denatured alcohol” group — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • sulfates (SLS/SLES) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), sodium coco-sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium myreth sulfate, TEA-lauryl sulfate” group — a cleansing surfactant from the sulfate family but with an ethoxylated chain: it cleanses more gently than lauryl sulfate. Still not for those looking for a sulfate-free product.
  • formaldehyde releasers · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “formaldehyde releasers” group — preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde; allowed at low levels but a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI)” group — preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • parabens · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “parabens” group — preservatives; methyl- and ethylparaben are recognised as safe at permitted levels, propyl- and butyl- are limited by the EU to 0.14 %; a frequent buyer question rather than proven harm
  • fragrance · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “fragrance and its allergens” group — the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works
  • soap · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “potassium soap (potassium cocoate), plant soap base (sodium palmate, sodium cocoate), tallow soap base (sodium tallowate)” group — liquid soap: fatty acids boiled with alkali. It cleanses well, but its acidity is around 9-10 against 5 for skin, which is why it often leaves tightness. The product is rinsed off, so the question is tolerance.
  • gelatin in the coating · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “vegetarian coating” group — a plant-based tablet coating instead of gelatin; it keeps moisture out and makes swallowing easier
  • toning dyes · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “violet toning dyes” group — direct dyes that settle on the hair surface and cancel the yellow cast of blonde; they wash out in 1–3 washes and leave a lilac tint if left too long; HC Blue 2 and Disperse Violet 1 are known contact allergens of hair dyes
  • tar · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “wood (birch) tar” group — a traditional remedy for dandruff and itching with a sharp smell; it reduces flaking, but can irritate a sensitive scalp and dries the hair
What for: Sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients (panthenol, allantoin, bisabolol, centella, oatmeal, ectoin) and barrier ones (zinc oxide, ceramides, niacinamide) — one from each group — and as few irritants as possible: fragrance, alcohol, acids.
When:
  • leave-on
  • morning
  • evening
on damaged areas 1–2 times a day
When to expect an effect: irritation, cracks — days; soothing — days; barrier — 2–4 weeks; hydration — immediately; lasting effect — 2–4 weeks; gives no visible effect alone — protects the formula's oils
What is normal: a white cast on the skin

Ingredients — 25 components · 4 work

What works: 4 of 25 ingredients: zinc oxide, panthenol, hyaluronic acid and 1 more. Sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients (panthenol, allantoin, bisabolol, centella, oatmeal, ectoin) and barrier ones (zinc oxide, ceramides, niacinamide) — one from each group — and as few irritants as possible: fragrance, alcohol, acids.

Strengths: active concentration, completeness for the purpose

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: actives with strong evidence: 1 of 4; tolerance: comedogenic ingredients at a notable share: polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate

Questions: no debatable ingredients in the formula

  • Hyaluronic acid + Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) — reinforce each othertwo humectants with different action: moisture plus soothing
  • Hyaluronic acid + petrolatum and mineral oils — reinforce each otherhyaluronate draws water in, petrolatum seals it — the classic humectant plus occlusive pair
  • Aqua (Water base: coating, fillers · water — the solvent and base; listed first because there is more of it than anything else; in supplements — part of the capsule shell
  • Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil base: coating, fillers · purified cosmetic-grade petroleum products: form a protective barrier film; safety is established, a preference question; 0–2 of 5 (depends on the raw-material source), cosmetic white oil per DiNardo (2005) is non-comedogenic
  • Sodium Chloride base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • Zinc Oxide works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: zinc oxide
  • Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone base: coating, fillers · form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • Propylheptyl Caprylate base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • Butylene Glycol base: coating, fillers · a humectant and solvent: it makes the texture lighter and helps actives spread. Better tolerated than propylene glycol.
  • Hydrogenated Polydecene base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • Panthenol works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: panthenol
  • Glycerin base: coating, fillers · a humectant: coats the tablet, holds moisture in creams and shampoos; does not clog pores
  • Dimethicone base: coating, fillers · form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • Disteardimonium Hectorite base: coating, fillers · makes the product thicker or thinner
  • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate base: coating, fillers · a water-in-oil emulsifier; may clog pores in leave-on face products; a finished product with it is not always comedogenic
  • Magnesium Sulfate base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • Methylpropanediol base: coating, fillers · dissolves the other ingredients and holds the formula together
  • Tocopheryl Acetate works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: tocopheryl acetate (ester; in cosmetics)
  • Triacontanyl PVP base: coating, fillers · a film former: it holds the styling and keeps pigment in place, and it washes off with water.
  • Copper Gluconate base: coating, fillers · creates a protective layer between the skin and outside irritants
  • Propanediol base: coating, fillers · a humectant and solvent from corn sugar: it holds water and helps actives dissolve. A gentler replacement for propylene glycol.
  • Propylene Carbonate base: coating, fillers · dissolves the other ingredients and holds the formula together
  • Citric Acid base: coating, fillers · acidity regulator
  • Glutamylamidoethyl Indole base: coating, fillers · creates a protective layer between the skin and outside irritants
  • Polyquaternium-61 base: coating, fillers · leaves a thin film on skin or hair
  • Hyaluronic Acid works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: sodium hyaluronate
  • Silanetriol base: coating, fillers · makes hair softer and easier to comb
  • Borage Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides base: coating, fillers · softens the skin and helps it hold water — the most common role in creams

Uriage Bariéderm-CICA Crème is a product whose active ingredient is zinc oxide + panthenol (pro-vitamin b5) + hyaluronic acid + vitamin e. The concentration is not declared, but the active sits above the 1 % line in the list — a working share is likely. The effect is supported by studies: zinc oxide. The effect is moderately supported: panthenol (pro-vitamin b5), hyaluronic acid. There is little evidence of effect: vitamin e. The formula has 25 ingredients, 4 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Well-matched pairs in the formula: hyaluronic acid + panthenol (pro-vitamin b5); hyaluronic acid + petrolatum and mineral oils. Sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients (panthenol, allantoin, bisabolol, centella, oatmeal, ectoin) and barrier ones (zinc oxide, ceramides, niacinamide) — one from each group — and as few irritants as possible: fragrance, alcohol, acids. By the list, no alcohol (alcohol denat), sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), parabens, fragrance, soap, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, children, babies, pregnancy, sensitive skin, atopic skin, dry skin, oily skin. acne-prone — ask a doctor. Use: on damaged areas 1–2 times a day. When to expect an effect: irritation, cracks — days. Label score — 8.7 out of 10 (actives with strong evidence: 1 of 4; actives sit above the 1 % line — by list order a working concentration is 97 % likely; comedogenic ingredients at a notable share (may clog pores): polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate).

Who it does not suit

When to stop: tightness in dry air — apply under a cream; rarely — contact allergy: rash, itching — stop

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