Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream

Protective cream with copper, zinc and a mineral oil base.

Green List ingredients1 in the INCI
Typical price£8–£12
Size40ml
Quick verdict

Quick verdict

There's no centella in this cream, despite the 'Cica' in its name. The list leans instead on copper sulfate (14th) and zinc sulfate (19th), which the product copy calls a copper and zinc complex, with zinc oxide sixth, in a base of triglycerides, mineral oil and waxes.

Explore all 19 ingredients and their roles

Why it made the cut

Glycerin, fourth, is its only Green List ingredient, so it earns its place for its purpose rather than its count: a fragrance-free protective cream for dry, irritated skin, applied to the area that needs it. Zinc oxide isn't working as a sunscreen here, and the cream carries no SPF.

Next to La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+, which adds panthenol, shea butter and centella, it's the simpler oil-and-wax option at a similar price.

Where to buy

Current retailer

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Typical UK price £8–£12 for 40ml. Check the retailer for the current price and availability.

Green List analysis

Glycerin, fourth, is the only Green List ingredient, in a base built on mineral oil and waxes.

  • glycerin – humectant hydration support

Full ingredient list

Ingredients and roles

Every ingredient in label order, coloured by role. Select an ingredient for a short explanation.

Colour key – select a role to highlight its ingredients

Colours show one selected role; many ingredients do more than one job. Ingredients above 1% are listed by weight; below 1% they can appear in any order. The label doesn't show where that line falls or how much of each ingredient is used.

Ingredient list source: Lookfantastic, checked 25 October 2026.
Ingredient roles and explanations: Skincare Clarity, based on manufacturer information, published ingredient assessments and the EU CosIng database, checked 4 November 2026.

For the latest information, review the ingredient list printed on the product packaging before use.

Last reviewed: 25 October 2026