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Uriage Bariederm Cica Daily Gel-Cream for dry skin

High

  • SuperiorDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for dry skin; a few moisturizers fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Excellent suitability for your dry skin due to the presence of glycerin and squalane, which provide humectant and emollient actions ideal for maintaining skin hydration and barrier resilience.
  • This formula offers moderate benefits for dry or flaky skin by providing essential hydration through these key ingredients.
  • The product is safe for your dry skin, as it contains no prohibited or harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
  • Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 400+ reviews

This product is highly praised for its lightweight, fast-absorbing texture that hydrates and repairs the skin barrier without greasiness. It is beneficial for sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin types experiencing redness or damage. Some users with very dry skin find it not moisturizing enough, and a small number report breakouts or find the price point high.

Highlights

  • Lightweight and fast Mostly Mentioned
    • “The texture is very watery and light. Easily absorbed.”
    • “absorbs quickly without feeling greasy or heavy”
    • “light weight and absorbs quickly”
  • Repairs skin barrier Often Mentioned
    • “great gel for supporting the skin barrier”
    • “Good skin repair and moisturising efficacy”
    • “repair the barrier”
  • Soothes redness and irritation Often Mentioned
    • “redness and inflammation has reduced”
    • “ability to calm redness”
    • “Effective and soothing my dry skins”
  • Good for oily/acne skin Sometimes Noted
    • “perfect for oily and combination skin”
    • “standout for my oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin”
  • Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
    • “very dry and flaky skin may find that it's not moisturising enough”
    • “my cheeks felt super dry”
    • “It didn't do much to my skin.”
  • Can cause breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “unfortunately broke me out”
    • “For me it was so-so.”
    • “depending on individual skin”
  • Expensive product Rarely Noted
    • “Not worth the price”
    • “there are other products that are much better”
    • “stock up whenever theres sale”

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Questions and answers

What makes Uriage Bariederm Cica Daily Gel-Cream a great fit for dry skin?

Uriage Bariederm Cica Daily Gel-Cream is a great fit for dry skin because it contains glycerin and squalane, which help hold moisture in and keep the skin barrier strong. It safely provides essential hydration and moderate benefits for flaky skin without using any harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry skin?

Glycerin and squalane make this cream a great fit for your dry skin by holding in moisture and keeping your skin soft. Ingredients like panthenol and Centella Asiatica also help boost hydration and calm your skin.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

What does Thermal Biotic Complex do for dry skin?

Thermal Biotic Complex helps soothe and comfort dry skin while supporting its natural balance. It works to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth by locking in moisture and strengthening the skin barrier.

What does Uriage Thermal Water do for dry skin?

Uriage Thermal Water helps soothe dry skin and keeps it feeling comfortable throughout the day. Its rich mineral content supports the skin's natural moisture barrier so it stays soft and smooth.

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This cream goes in the evening routine as a treatment step, and it is also used as a moisturizer in the morning. Applying a daily moisturizer helps improve hydration and visual dryness while keeping your skin calm.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying the cream after your retinol step to help calm dryness and protect your skin. Using a barrier-supporting moisturizer alongside retinol is unlikely to cause irritation and may make your skin feel smoother and more comfortable.

Cutis, 2006American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily to maintain your dry skin hydrated and comfortable. Regular daily application helps improve moisture levels and supports the skin barrier.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts on dry skin because it is safe and free of harsh ingredients that typically lead to irritation or clogged pores. Reviewers also report a low chance of breakouts with this product.

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

Yes, you can use this moisturizing treatment on your body and around your eyes, as it has a very safe profile with no harsh ingredients that might cause irritation. It helps keep skin soft and smooth while supporting moisture and barrier strength.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • Balneotherapy with thermal water altered specific skin microbiota at genus and species levels in healthy female volunteers compared to tap water, which produced no significant microbiome changes.

    Life, 2023
  • São Pedro do Sul thermal water reduced sodium lauryl sulphate-induced skin barrier disruption compared with purified water in 82.4% of 17 healthy Caucasian volunteers, demonstrating an anti-irritant effect.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010
  • Reflectance confocal microscopy and clinical evaluations showed significant decreases in dilated and keratotic infundibula, bright border thickness, and inflammatory infiltrate density in 35 subjects with oily, acne-prone skin after 28 days of topical treatment.

    Life, 2022
  • Malaysian thermal spring water as an adjunct to standard acne therapy improved skin hydration, reduced dryness and stinging, enhanced overall tolerability, and improved the acne disability index in patients with mild to moderate acne.

    The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024
  • A 2% Sphingomonas xenophaga ferment extract cream applied twice daily for 4 weeks significantly decreased facial vascular disorder scores compared to vehicle in 86 Caucasian female subjects, alongside dose-dependent inhibition of pre-kallikrein activity in vitro.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
  • A formulation containing vitamin C, biopeptides, hyaluronic acid, and mineralizing water accelerated cell turnover to 17.1 days versus 19.2 days for untreated skin, and reduced crow's-feet, forehead, and nasolabial folds by 9%, 11%, and 5% respectively after 28 days in female subjects.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Panthenyl triacetate (PTA) demonstrated skin de-acetylation into panthenol, stimulated energetic and synthesis metabolic pathways, and achieved a statistically significant improvement in wound healing after 72 hours compared to saline treatment in human volunteers, outperforming panthenol in long-lasting wound healing action.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2012
  • A comprehensive topical regimen incorporating niacinamide, Pro-Xylane, and panthenol following PicoWay laser treatment decreased transepidermal water loss, increased hydration and skin elasticity, reduced wrinkles and redness, and improved skin tone in 88 Chinese females compared to a standard care control group.

    Lasers in Medical Science, 2026
  • Formulations containing 1.0% and 5.0% panthenol decreased transepidermal water loss after 30-day applications on healthy subjects compared to control and vehicle.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011

Ingredients

Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Inulin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Copper Gluconate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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