# Epimax skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/epimax The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Ireland. Epimax is a British skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by H.I.G. Capital since 2021. [epimax.co.uk](https://epimax.co.uk/about/) Epimax is loved for its nourishing moisturizers and gentle formulas. Its products suit dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin best due to their soothing nature. The standout products for particular concerns include the Cream for acne-prone skin, the Ointment for very dry areas, and the Excis for rough patches. These reliable formulations work harmoniously to protect and restore the skin barrier. This page covers some of the most popular Epimax products; for the whole Epimax range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg44f4998801). ### Epimax moisturizers #### Moisturizers - [Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/epimax/cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Epimax worth it? Epimax is worth it because Lovi rates the Epimax-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product listed by the brand on this page is fragrance-free, helping to calm sensitive skin. ### What are Epimax's best products? Epimax offers a focused selection of moisturizers, with Epimax Cream rated High for dry sensitive skin and Average for dry skin. Lovi rates the Epimax-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. ### Which Epimax moisturizer is best for dry skin? Epimax Cream is the moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Average. ### Does Epimax cause breakouts? Epimax Cream is unlikely to cause breakouts for most people, as Lovi rates its fit for oily and acne-prone skin as Low. The Epimax products on this page are free of added fragrance, which helps keep irritation low. ### Is Epimax fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the Epimax products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Epimax products? Epimax products use key ingredients such as [white soft paraffin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/petrolatum), [liquid paraffin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/mineral-oil), and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/glycerin) to lock in moisture and help soothe very dry skin. Lovi rates Epimax Cream High for dry sensitive skin. Every Epimax product on this page is fragrance-free. [Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1564142/) ### How do I build a Epimax skincare routine? To build an Epimax routine, apply Epimax Cream as a daily moisturizer to help keep dry and sensitive skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates the Epimax-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Epimax product on this page is fragrance-free. ### What are good alternatives to Epimax? Good alternatives to Epimax include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Elemis, and Pixi. ### Epimax vs BYOMA: which is better? Epimax is better for dry skin and oily skin, where Lovi rates the Epimax-focused routine Superior compared to BYOMA. For sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, both brands offer top-tier routines that Lovi rates Superior. ### Who owns Epimax, and where is it from? Epimax is a British brand founded in 2019, owned by H.I.G. Capital since 2021. [epimax.co.uk](https://epimax.co.uk/about/) ### Is Epimax cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Epimax as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Epimax's key ingredients - [Effects of petrolatum on stratum corneum structure and function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1564142/) White soft paraffin · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992 - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 ## Similar brands - British skincare: [BYOMA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/byoma) - British skincare: [The INKEY List](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/the-inkey-list) - British skincare: [Medik8](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/medik8) - British skincare: [Simple](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/simple) - British skincare: [Elemis](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/elemis) - British skincare: [Pixi](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/pixi) - British skincare: [Charlotte Tilbury](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/charlotte-tilbury) - British skincare: [No7](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/no7) - British skincare: [REN Clean Skincare](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/ren-clean-skincare) - British skincare: [facefacts](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/facefacts) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cosrx) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/d-alba) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. More from Lovi: https://lovi.care/skincare/llms.txt ## This page in other countries - United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/epimax - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/epimax - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/epimax (this page) - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/epimax - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/epimax - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/epimax - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/epimax - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/epimax - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/epimax - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/epimax - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/epimax - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/epimax - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/epimax