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Muc-Off Luxury Chamois Cream Pour Femme2023 Muc-Off Luxury Chamois Cream - Pour Femme - 100ml

Muc-Off Luxury Chamois Cream Pour Femme

8
by Suvi Loponen
UPDATED Thu, Jun 20, 2024 15:56

First Published Nov 4, 2018

Price update; new reviewer’s perspective.

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£18.00

VERDICT:

8
10
Long-lasting, cooling and pleasant smelling cream that does the job, but it ain't cheap
Long lasting
Non-greasy and non-tingling
Washes out well
Smells great
Quite pricey
No 250ml tub like the men’s
Weight: 
113g
Contact: 
muc-off.com
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Muc-Off Luxury Chamois Cream Pour Femme is, you guessed it, the female-specific version of the consistently very well reviewed Muc-Off Luxury Chamois Cream. Like the men's cream, it does its job really well, keeping you comfy in the saddle on long rides thanks to a formula that means it stays put yet doesn't feel greasy.

​It shares its retail price and some ingredients – notably aloe vera, shea butter and sunflower oil – with the men's version, with the addition of castor seed oil and beeswax. It is antibacterial, which helps stave off saddle sores, and lubricating, which reduces chafing. Its formulation also makes it a really effective moisturiser – the directions advise using it 'on all skin areas which might be dry or chapped' and it softened my hands a treat. It has a rather lovely scent too, all natural fragrances, something between minty and herby.

When you first apply it there's a pleasing cooling sensation, which lasts a good hour or so, but no unpleasant tingling. I was initially surprised at how thick a consistency it has for a tube cream, but that means a little goes a long way and there's no issue with it absorbing into your skin. The video on Muc-Off's website shows the cream being liberally smeared all over the chamois pad, but I found it sufficient to use far less and apply it directly.

And you wouldn't want to be so profligate because it's a costly cream. However, it's not bad value because it is long lasting compared with some. So if you tend to go out on long rides of, say, five to six hours, it's worth the money because you shouldn't need to reapply it all day. However, it's not as good value as the men's Luxury Chamois Cream because it's not available in a larger 250ml size, which works out a lot cheaper (see test report for detailed price comparisons).

There are cheaper options, though: a 200ml tube of Assos Chamois Crème Women's is £20, and 235ml of Chamois Butt'r Her costs £17.99, so they're basically half the price – although Chamois Butt'r, which I've also been trying out, does require more frequent reapplication.

It's very slightly less expensive than Bikemonger's Happy Bottom Bum Butter, which is advertised as female-friendly and costs £19.50 for 100ml.

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The 100ml size is useful to carry with you if you're touring, say – especially as it will double up as your moisturiser. Another plus point is that the cream washes out with just soap and water, again handy if you're touring and washing your shorts in the sink of an evening.

All things considered, I'd recommend this cream – especially if you can find it on a deal.

Verdict

Long-lasting, cooling and pleasant smelling cream that does the job, but it ain't cheap

road.cc test report

Make and model: Muc-Off Luxury Chamois Cream Pour Femme

Size tested: 100ml

Tell us what the product is for and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

Muc-Off says: "Designed for women, this Antibacterial Chamois Cream gives you added protection and comfort when you’re taking on a long ride.

"Saddle Sores? It happens to the best of us. That’s why we decided it was time to develop the ultimate, high-performance Chamois Cream. Our formulation has been specifically formulated for Women to deeply moisturise your skin for total riding comfort and protection, over long distances, in all conditions. Our luxury formula is pH balanced, enriched with Provitamins, uses natural ingredients and fragrances, it also creates a mild cooling effect for total riding comfort.

"We’ve also left out the Parabens (we don’t believe you should have Parabens anywhere near your nether regions, or anywhere else on your skin for that matter!), SLS’s and DEA. Our cream is designed to form a protective barrier to help prevent skin damage on sensitive areas, it’s also antibacterial, and ideal for all riding styles from hard-fought classics through to long sportives. So it’s adios to sore and uncomfortable rides!

"The Athlete Performance R&D team looked at every way to improve your riding experience and worked closely with pro teams to bring you the latest addition to the Athlete Performance range. We have also made sure it is infused with essential Provitamin moisturisers to help create that long lasting hydrated feeling on your skin.

"A pH balance formula enriched with natural Aloe Vera, Shea Butter & Sunflower Oils to provide deep moisturising & long last protection. Uses natural fragrances."

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

Antibacterial - Kills 99% of germs
Does not contain any materials that are prohibited by WADA
Extreme Skin Lubricant naturally reduces the friction of your skin
Free from Parabens and formaldehyde
Luxury formulation, deeply moisturising for total riding comfort
Enriched with natural Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel, Shea Butter and Sunflower Oil
Contains Provitamins

INGREDIENTS:

Aqua (Water), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ozokerite, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Triethyl Citrate, Polysorbate 60, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cera Alba (Beeswax), PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Sodium PCA, Limonene, Polyacrylamide, Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Menthol, BHT, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/ Dicaprate, Laureth-7, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Linalool, Benzalkonium Chloride, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Panthenol, Geraniol, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
 

Rate the product for quality of construction:
 
10/10

The cream has a nice, quite thick consistency and pleasant scent. Comes in a handy-sized 100ml tube.

Rate the product for performance:
 
9/10
Rate the product for durability:
 
9/10
Rate the product for comfort (if applicable)
 
9/10
Rate the product for value:
 
5/10

It's at the pricier end of the spectrum, particularly as it doesn't come in a 250ml tub, but because it stays put so well you don't need to reapply, so this tube will last a good while, making it decent value if you regularly go on long rides.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

Very well – it lasts all day so no need to reapply during most rides, feels good on the skin and helps keep your nether regions chafe-free. It also washes out easily.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

The cooling sensation, pleasant scent and moisturising effect.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

Only the price.

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?

This 100ml tube is priced the same as the men's Luxury CC Chamois Cream at £18 – but the men's version is also available in a 250ml tub for £30. So, the girls get a bum deal (sorry!) when it comes to cost.

It's well over twice the price of the 235ml tube of Chamois Buttr Her, now £17.99 – although this cream does require more frequent reapplication – and a 200ml tube of Assos Chamois Crème Women's is £20.

It is slightly less than Bikemonger's Happy Bottom Bum Butter, which is advertised as female-friendly and costs £19.50 for 100ml.

Did you enjoy using the product? Yes

Would you consider buying the product? Yes, at a discounted price.

Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes

Use this box to explain your overall score

It's certainly an excellent product, but taking price into account I'd say it's very good overall.

Overall rating: 8/10

About the tester

Age: 45  Height: 170cm  Weight: 62kg

I usually ride: Marin Point Reyes 29er  My best bike is: Whyte T-130 RS

I've been riding for: 10-20 years  I ride: Most days  I would class myself as: Experienced

I regularly do the following types of riding: commuting, touring, club rides, mountain biking, audax

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Suvi Loponen

Suvi joined F-At in 2022, first writing for off-road.cc and then road.cc and ebiketips too until August 2024. She contributed to all of the sites covering tech news, features, reviews and women's cycling content. A lover of long-distance cycling, Suvi is easily convinced to join any rides and events that cover over 100km, and ideally, plenty of cake and coffee stops. 

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