Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream SPF50+ — Efficacy 3.8/5.0, Safety 4.9/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream SPF50+

Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream SPF50+

MoisturizerRepair irritated/damaged skin, prevent scars/hyperpigmentation
Efficacy
Solid
3.8 / 5.0
Safety
Excellent
4.9 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid post-procedure repair cream with smart humectants and soothing peptides, but efficacy capped by mid-tier actives and undisclosed SPF formulation flaws. Efficacy score of 3.8 reflects excellent synergistic Optimal Repair Complex (PGA + HA + Xylose for moist healing environment) and peptide soother, but deducts for likely non-encapsulated Tocopherol in tube (still oxidation risk), unknown SPF filters/levels (broad-spectrum assumed but not optimal mineral), and no clinical concentrations listed for actives like xylose; reserves 5.0 for proven high-dose synergies like Centella + panthenol in clinical trials.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Sodium HyaluronateSqualaneTocopherolGlycerin
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Sodium PolyglutamateXyloseAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
What Each Ingredient Does
Sodium Polyglutamate
Super humectant moisturizer
Sodium Hyaluronate
Deep hydrating humectant
Xylose
Collagen synthesis stimulator
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Soothing cell-communicator
Squalane
Barrier-strengthening emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant protector
Glycerin
Humectant hydrator
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Tapioca Starch, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Xylose, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyglutamate, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Mannitol, Rhamnose, Xylitol, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Fructooligosaccharides[2][4][6]

Frequently Asked

Is Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream SPF50+ worth it?

Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream SPF50+ scores 3.8 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Solid) and 4.9 out of 5.0 for safety (Excellent) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Solid post-procedure repair cream with smart humectants and soothing peptides, but efficacy capped by mid-tier actives and undisclosed SPF formulation flaws. Efficacy score of 3.8 reflects excellent synergistic Optimal R

What are the key active ingredients in Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream SPF50+?

Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream SPF50+ contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream SPF50+ contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream SPF50+. It scores 4.9 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is Bioderma Cicabio Crème+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Cream SPF50+ scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-04-24. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.