Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Urea + 6 moreWorks well
“E45 itch relief cream is a non-greasy formula specially designed to soothe and hydrate skin affected by eczema, dermatitis, pruritus and more.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, cetyl palmitate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 flagged ingredientLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Laureth-93%
Urea5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaDimethicone~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePhenyl dimethicone~8.9–13.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffinum liquidum~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCetyl palmitate~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateStearic acid~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidOctyldodecanol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolGlycerin~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCarbomer~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTromethamine~0.85–1.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholWater~0.3–0.75%
Ingredient list view
Laureth-9, Urea, Dimethicone, Phenyl dimethicone, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetyl palmitate, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Unknown, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Benzyl alcohol, Water
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| E45itch relief creamYOUR PRODUCT | SVRXERIAL 30 Body Cream | NeutrogenaNorwegian Formula Intense Repair Foot Cream Calluses | MixaUrea Cica Repair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | — | $23.42 | $34.47 | $6.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Glycine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Shiseido Urea 10% Body CreamAvène Akérat Body Cream
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "E45 - itch relief cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (urea and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Dimethicone, cetyl palmitate, octyldodecanol, palmitic acid and paraffin in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 2.99£ up to 7.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 28.16$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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