If you have been scrolling for a real Cicaplast Baume B5 before and after story, this is it. I bought the white tube with the blue rectangular label after a particularly bad flare, and I honestly didn’t expect much. The top photo in that product shot shows exactly what my skin looked like: angry acne and redness around my nose and lips, with the word “Antes” above it. The bottom photo, labeled “Depois,” is what my face looks like now. Clear, calm, no burning patches. I want to walk you through how I got there, because I know how frustrating this specific area can be.
Cicaplast Baume B5 for redness around the nose and mouth
Redness around the nose and mouth is a whole different beast from regular breakouts. It stings when you wash your face, it gets flaky under makeup, and everyone assumes you have a cold sore when you don’t. I tried a bunch of spot treatments, but they only made the dry patches worse. Then a friend basically shoved this balm at me and said, “Just put it on the red parts.”
So I did. It felt thick and a little greasy at first, not gonna lie. But within a few nights, the burning sensation faded, and the redness started to look less like a rash and more like normal skin. If you struggle with this exact area, you know how huge that is.
What the before and after photos don’t show
The comparison image shows a pretty dramatic change, and it’s real, but it didn’t happen overnight. The “Antes” photo in the ad is a close-up of the nose and lips with active acne and redness. My skin looked like that, but it also felt tight, itchy, and impossible to put anything on. The “Depois” photo looks simple, just clear skin, but the process behind it was not.
Here’s the thing: this balm is not a mask and not a moisturizer in the usual sense. It’s more like a protective barrier that gives your skin a break. The photo doesn’t show how many times I had to resist picking at a flake or how many pillows got smudged with white cream. But the final result speaks for itself.
How to apply Cicaplast Baume B5 for acne redness
Let me give you the exact routine that worked for me. You don’t need a lot of product, which is good because the tube lasts forever. A pea-sized amount is honestly enough for the whole center of your face, but I sometimes use a tiny bit more if the skin is peeling.
- Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, nothing active. If your nose and lips are red, skip the acid toners for a few days.
- Pat your skin until it is slightly damp. The balm spreads better and sinks in faster.
- Take a small amount and tap it gently around the nostrils and the corners of the mouth. Do not rub it in like a normal moisturizer. Press it into the skin.
- Wait five minutes before putting anything on top. If you use a spot treatment, put it on before this balm, not after.
- Use it only at night first. During the day, it can look a bit shiny and feel heavy under sunscreen.
I know this seems too simple. But the whole trick is consistency and not layering too many things underneath. I literally just washed, tapped on the balm, and went to bed. That was my entire routine for almost two weeks.
How to fit Cicaplast Baume B5 into an acne routine without breaking out
Ok so, I have to be honest here, I was terrified this would clog my pores. The balm is rich, and the area around my nose is already prone to blackheads. So I kept my routine incredibly bare bones while using it. I stopped the salicylic acid cleanser, stopped the retinol for a while, and just used a basic moisturizer in the morning.
At night, I cleansed, applied a very thin layer of Cicaplast, and that was it. If you have active breakouts elsewhere on your face, use this only on the red areas, not all over. It worked for me because I let it do its job without fighting it with other products.
And honestly, the breakouts didn’t get worse. The existing acne seemed to calm down faster, and the rough texture around my lips smoothed out. If you are worried, patch test on one side of your nose for a few nights. That is the safest way to see how your skin reacts.
What to expect in the first week of using Cicaplast
Day one and two, you might not see much. The balm sits on top of the skin and feels like a barrier, not an active treatment. On day three, I noticed the redness around my nostrils looked less blotchy. By day five, the flaky patches were gone, and I could put on foundation without it crumbling.
Day seven is when I actually saw a difference in the photos. The angry red spots had faded to light pink, and the tiny bumps around my lips were flat. That is not a miracle, that is just the balm doing its repair job while you sleep.
Mistakes I made with Cicaplast Baume B5 so you don’t repeat them
One mistake was using too much. I slathered it on like a face mask the first night, and the tube looks small, so I panicked and over-applied. It just sat on my skin and transferred to my pillow, and I woke up with greasy hair stuck to my cheek. Not cute.
Another mistake was applying it right after a harsh exfoliant. My skin was raw, and the balm stung for a few minutes. That taught me to always wait until the skin is completely calm before using any barrier cream. And one more thing, do not use it on open, weeping acne sores. It works best on redness and dry patches, not on broken skin.
Who should skip this balm for acne redness?
Look, this is not for everyone. If your acne is cystic and deep under the skin, a thick balm is not going to fix that. It is not a medicated treatment, it contains no salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. So if you are in the middle of a serious breakout, you probably need a derm, not a cream from the drugstore.
But if your problem is exactly in that center zone, nose, lips, dry patches, angry redness, this might be the missing piece. It helped me when nothing else would, and the before and after photo in that ad could literally be my own skin. If you try it, give it a full week. Do not skip nights.
That is my complete Cicaplast Baume B5 before and after journey, plus the routine that made it work. If you have struggled with the same stubborn redness, I hope this gives you an idea of what to expect. Leave me a comment if you have tried it, or tell me what worked for you instead. I always love hearing from someone who understands the nose and lip struggle.
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