Epaderm Cream for sensitive skin
Yellow Soft Paraffin Bp
Liquid Paraffin Ph.Eur
Cetostearyl Alcohol
Glycerin
Water Ep
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A weak match for sensitive skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your normal skin, with yellow soft paraffin and liquid paraffin hydrating and protecting the skin barrier, though these emollients may feel heavy.
- Glycerin provides humectant action, but the formula lacks specialized ingredients to target your redness and irritation.
- The product is generally safe for your sensitive skin, with minimal risk of irritation from cetostearyl alcohol and macrogol cetostearyl ether 22.
How to apply
- Use this soothing AM and PM routine every day to keep your normal skin calm. Always remember to apply SPF in the morning after your moisturizer.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner in the morning, and after your serum in the evening. This step locks in hydration and protects your skin.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer evenly across your face. Avoid rubbing to keep your sensitive skin happy and calm.
- You can apply this gentle formula on dry or slightly damp skin for the best comfort. It works wonderfully on clean skin to soothe redness and irritation.
- Do a patch test before your very first use to check your skin's reaction. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsIt is frequently appreciated for its fast absorption and non-greasy feel, and many find its dual use as a cleanser and moisturizer convenient. Some users note a clinical scent and a minority experience stinging during severe flare-ups or find it insufficient for very dry skin.
Highlights
Absorbs quickly Often Mentioned
- “Very soft and easy to absorb, really fantastic product.”
- “Absorbs quickly without greasiness to support hydration.”
- “It has a smooth texture and doesn't feel greasy.”
- “Lightweight, non-greasy and fast-absorbing, perfect for daily use.”
Convenient pump Sometimes Noted
- “I love its container being in pump pack that make it easy to use.”
- “The push pump is good for those with Arthritis.”
- “Convenient application of the cream using a pump.”
- “Can use pump 1 handed which means able to quickly get the job of moisturising over and done.”
Doubles as cleanser Sometimes Noted
- “I use this for washing and moisturising my body and face.”
- “My daughter-in-law uses it in the shower instead of soap.”
- “I use Epaderm cream as a face wash.”
- “Serves as a soap replacement for moisturising skin.”
Unpleasant smell Sometimes Noted
- “Has an off putting unpleasant smell which is very strong.”
- “Does have a medical smell.”
- “Some users have reported experiencing... a strange smell.”
- “Sadly this discourages me from using it.”
Not for severe dryness Rarely Noted
- “Does very little for flare ups, so I have to use something else.”
- “Emollient cream isn't sufficient for me and wasn't in childhood either.”
Slightly sticky Rarely Noted
- “It kind of sat on my face all day long.”
- “A little bit sticky, maybe but I don't mind it.”
- “I put it on without cleansing beforehand and it trapped bacteria under the heavy emollients.”
- “Might get absorbed by the skin and clothes a bit.”
Stings flare-ups Rarely Noted
- “She hates having it applied, says it stings and gets upset.”
- “It doesn't matter what cream I use, even emollient, it stings like buggery!”
- “Symptoms such as burning, stinging, itchiness, or redness may occur.”
- “Some individuals may experience allergic or sensitivity reactions.”
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Questions and answers
Why is Epaderm Cream a weak match for sensitive skin?
Epaderm Cream is a weak match for sensitive skin because, while it provides basic moisture and protects the skin barrier, it lacks specialized ingredients to calm redness and irritation. A moisturizer for sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients like fermented Centella Asiatica, Cica Ceramide, and nourishing oils to soothe irritation and strengthen the barrier without feeling heavy.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for sensitive skin?
This cream is a weak match for sensitive skin because it lacks specialized ingredients to target redness and irritation. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients like fermented Centella Asiatica, Cica Ceramide, and nourishing oils to calm the skin and enhance the barrier without feeling heavy.
What does Yellow Soft Paraffin do for sensitive skin?
Yellow soft paraffin helps lock in moisture and protect dry or sensitive skin. It is generally safe and unlikely to cause irritation when used on intact skin.
What does Liquid Paraffin do for sensitive skin?
Liquid paraffin helps keep skin smooth and calm by locking in moisture and protecting against irritation. Topically applied refined mineral oils are unlikely to penetrate human skin or cause systemic problems.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2019
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cream goes in the evening routine as the final moisturizing step, and as part of a weekly routine after your nourishing mask and treatment. Because this product is a weak match for sensitive skin, a better fit for this skin needs specialized soothing ingredients to calm redness and irritation while keeping the skin soft.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream in the evening after applying your retinol, though it may feel heavy on your skin. Because this formula lacks specialized ingredients to calm redness and irritation, sensitive skin needs a moisturizer with soothing ingredients like ceramides or licochalcone to keep it comfortable during retinol use.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this cream daily to keep your skin protected, applying it as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular use helps maintain hydration and supports the skin barrier, though it may feel heavy on your face.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin, as its mineral oils and paraffin generally have a safe profile without active ingredients that speed up cell turnover. However, because it relies on heavy petrolatum and paraffin, it may feel thick on your skin. A weak match for sensitive skin like this typically needs soothing agents like niacinamide or centella asiatica to help calm redness and irritation.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is generally safe to use on the body and around the eyes, where skin is thin and benefits from the protective barrier provided by yellow soft paraffin and liquid paraffin. However, because it lacks specialized soothing ingredients, sensitive skin in these areas often needs a formula with targeted calming agents and extra moisture to properly manage redness and irritation.
What the research says
The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical treatment with skin-identical lipids in a petrolatum-rich cream base showed no superiority over pure petrolatum in promoting normalization of barrier recovery and inflammation in detergent- and tape-stripped-perturbed human skin over 14 days.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2000Topically applied extra virgin olive oil and petrolatum both significantly improved skin barrier function and microtopographic features in 54 healthy adult volunteers, with petrolatum exerting stronger occlusive effects and extra virgin olive oil uniquely promoting epidermal renewal.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019A 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, 2017Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012A hydrogen water mask pack increased skin density by 18.41% compared to 9.93% for a commercial sample in participants after 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2020Topical application of magnetized saline water serum improved skin hydration, reduced transepidermal water loss, sebum content, melanin index, and erythema index, and activated autophagy by increasing Beclin-1 and decreasing mTOR in females wanting to enhance facial and neck skin appearance.
Cureus, 2023Reconstruction of human skin equivalents under reduced relative humidity of 40% increased pyrrolidone carboxylic acid levels to match native tissue, but stratum corneum hydration levels remained lower unless water was topically applied.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
Why other moisturizers fit sensitive skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 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, 2002A dexpanthenol-containing cream accelerated skin barrier repair, increased stratum corneum hydration, reduced skin roughness, and decreased skin redness compared to vehicle and untreated controls in sodium lauryl sulphate-irritated skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002
Ingredients
Yellow Soft Paraffin Bp, Liquid Paraffin Ph.Eur, Cetomacrogol Emulsifying Bp Wax Contains Cetostearyl Alcohol And Macrogol Cetostearyl Ether 22 Wax, Glycerin, Water Ep, Chlorocresol
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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