Skincare & embrocation

High-quality chamois cream, and pretty good value

Non-greasy, fragrance-free and non-tingly cream at a good price, if not that long lasting

Really good chamois cream at a decent price, and one application lasts a long time on the bike

Good quality balm for the toughest conditions – quite difficult to apply, though

An excellent cream to protect your most sensitive regions – well worth a go

Pricier than some, but its great performance means you won't need to use that much

Good cream that's easy to apply and works well on shorter and half-day rides

Great cream in a useful travel/pocket-friendly sachet. Quite an expensive way to protect your nethers though

Very good way to enjoy the benefits of bicarb without having to rush to the loo

Decent but not outstanding chamois cream, but it does smell good

Barely noticeable in use, but does a great job of stopping any saddle soreness

Excellent even with frugal use, and 100 percent natural – though not cheap

Excellent chamois cream for long rides, as long as you don't mind that menthol tingle – and almost eternally half price

A lightweight, mess-free cream that protects without you even noticing it

Premium exercise-specific facial cream that forms a definite barrier against the British weather

Highly effective and long-lasting premium product packed with delicious-smelling natural ingredients, but you're paying for it

Premium 'no tingle' chamois cream packed with natural ingredients that works well on long rides, but it's pricey

Effective post shave lotion that's cheaper than regular premium brands

Very effective against bike grime and cheap, even if you don't go silly and buy the big jug

Good quality, thick chamois cream that delivers long-ride comfort

Smells nice, feels nice, but is it just a placebo?

Not your usual chamois cream, it's a non-greasy, non-sticky and scent-free oil that just works, really well

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

Nice to use, with a pleasant smell and sensation, but whether its effect is placebo or genuine is hard to quantify

Classic chamois cream that's a good choice for long rides