Epaderm cleanser cream

Epaderm cleanser cream

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLowΒ·100% recommend (1 review)

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-22
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
β€œEpaderm Cream is a smooth & creamy 2-in-1 emollient & cleanser, suitable for all ages, including babies.”
Source: Boots

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-22, cetearyl alcohol) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.4–5.1%
Ceteareth-22Effect: High~3.2–4.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
No flagged irritants in our database
Low risk
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3.4–5.1%est.

User reviews

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  • Susie SΒ· Nov 2025Recommends

    I was recommended/prescribed this by my UK NHS dermatologist for my eczema/rosacea. It works so well, not irritating, can be used as moisturiser as well. It is a little thick to go on, so for example if you put it on and then do a workout, or it’s a hot day you’ll be sweating buckets.

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Ingredients

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Petrolatum~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Paraffinum liquidum~9.5–14.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cetearyl alcohol~3.4–5.1%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Ceteareth-22~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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P-chloro-m-cresol~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Glycerin~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ingredient list view

Petrolatum, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-22, P-chloro-m-cresol, Glycerin, Water

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$8.88
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Price$8.88β€”$34.80+$25.92$24.16+$15.28
Shared key ingredientsβ€”3 of 53 of 52 of 5
Key differenceβ€”Polysorbate 60DimethiconeDimethicone
Irritancy Low Medium Medium High
Drying alcoholβ€” Contains drying alcohol β€”β€”
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Sources cited in this review

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