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E45 Bumpy Skin Smoothing Cream

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E45

Bumpy Skin Smoothing Cream

exfoliant · 100 g · Skincare

E45 Bumpy Skin Smoothing Cream is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones and MI / MCI, going by its full 10-ingredient list, with lactic acid and petrolatum. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains parabens (Methylparaben).

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Contains parabens
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Bumpy Skin Smoothing Cream

  • Lactic acid (AHA)

    A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.

  • Petrolatum

    The most effective occlusive for locking in moisture.

Full ingredient list, decoded

10 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1PetrolatumA soft, semi-solid mix of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, also called petroleum jelly.…Mineral oil & petrolatum
  2. 2AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  3. 3Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  4. 4Paraffinum LiquidumMineral oil is a clear, odorless oil refined from petroleum. It is used mainly to lock…Mineral oil & petrolatum
  5. 5Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  6. 6Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
  7. 7Ceteareth-25
  8. 8MethylparabenMethylparaben is a preservative that helps keep water-based products free from mold and…Parabens
  9. 9Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  10. 10Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…

Source: E45 product page, e45.com/uk/product/e45-bumpy-skin-smoothing-cream/, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensContainsMethylparaben (#8)
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumContainsPetrolatum (#1), Paraffinum Liquidum (#4)
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is E45 Bumpy Skin Smoothing Cream fragrance-free?

Yes. E45 Bumpy Skin Smoothing Cream lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does E45 Bumpy Skin Smoothing Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: yes (Methylparaben).

What is E45 Bumpy Skin Smoothing Cream good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, perfume allergy and mi allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Lactic acid (AHA) and Petrolatum.

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