Ovelle Silcocks Base Cream 500g

Ovelle Silcocks Base Cream 500g

Gentle Moisturiser & Soap Substitute for Dry, Sensitive and Eczema-Prone Skin

Ovelle Silcocks Base Cream is a fragrance-free, colour-free moisturising cream that can be used both as a daily moisturiser and as a gentle soap substitute. Suitable for the face and body, it helps cleanse without stripping the skin's natural oils while supporting hydration and skin comfort.

Its high-lipid formulation is particularly suitable for dry, sensitive, eczema-prone and dermatitis-prone skin, making it an everyday skincare essential for the whole family, including newborns.

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Quick Highlights

• Moisturiser and soap substitute in one
• Suitable for dry, sensitive skin
• Suitable for eczema-prone skin
• Suitable for dermatitis-prone skin
• Fragrance-free formula
• Colour-free formula
• Suitable for face and body use
• Helps support skin hydration
• Suitable for frequent daily use
• Paediatrician approved
• Suitable from newborn onwards
• Suitable during pregnancy

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Product Facts

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Who Is It For

• People with dry skin
• Individuals with sensitive skin
• Those with eczema-prone skin
• Those with dermatitis-prone skin
• Babies and children
• Adults seeking a soap alternative
• Individuals looking for daily moisturisation

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Key Benefits

• Helps maintain skin hydration
• Helps soften and smooth dry skin
• Helps reduce moisture loss from the skin
• Suitable for use as a soap substitute
• Supports the skin's natural moisture barrier
• Suitable for frequent daily use
• Helps improve comfort in dry skin conditions

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Why Choose This Product

Ovelle Silcocks Base Cream combines cleansing and moisturising benefits in one simple formulation. Unlike traditional soaps, it helps cleanse without unnecessarily drying the skin, making it particularly suitable for sensitive and eczema-prone skin types.

Its gentle, fragrance-free and colour-free formula has been dermatologically tested and is suitable for use from birth onwards.

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Helpful Product Information

Quick Answer

Ovelle Silcocks Base Cream is a fragrance-free moisturiser and soap substitute that helps hydrate, soften and cleanse dry, sensitive and eczema-prone skin.

Common Questions

• Can be used as a moisturiser
• Can be used instead of soap
• Suitable for eczema-prone skin
• Suitable from birth
• Fragrance-free and colour-free

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Trust & Pharmacist Advice

Dry and eczema-prone skin can become irritated by frequent washing with traditional soaps and cleansers. Soap substitutes such as Ovelle Silcocks Base Cream are often recommended as part of a skincare routine to help reduce skin dryness and maintain hydration.

Regular application may help support the skin barrier and improve overall skin comfort. For persistent eczema, severe skin irritation or signs of infection, seek advice from your pharmacist, GP or dermatologist.

Its gentle formulation makes it suitable for the whole family, including babies, children and pregnant women.

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Not Suitable For

• Individuals allergic to any ingredient
• Use on skin where irritation develops following application
• Avoid direct contact with eyes
• Seek medical advice if symptoms worsen or fail to improve

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How to Use

As a Moisturiser:

Apply liberally to affected areas and massage gently into the skin as often as required.

As a Soap Substitute:

Apply to wet skin instead of soap, rinse gently and pat dry.

Suitable for regular daily use.

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Ingredients

Active Ingredients

This product does not contain medicinal active ingredients.

Other Ingredients

• Aqua (Water)
• Petrolatum
• Cetearyl Alcohol
• Phenoxyethanol
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

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Warnings

• For external use only
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Discontinue use if irritation occurs
• Keep out of reach of children
• Store in a cool, dry place
• Use only as directed
• Seek medical advice if skin symptoms persist or worsen

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Delivery in Ireland

Available from Lir Pharmacy with fast nationwide delivery throughout Ireland.

Order online for trusted Irish pharmacy expertise, excellent customer service and convenient home delivery.

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FAQs

What is Ovelle Silcocks Base Cream used for?
It is used as a moisturiser and soap substitute for dry, sensitive and eczema-prone skin.

Can Ovelle Silcocks Base be used instead of soap?
Yes, it can be used as a gentle alternative to traditional soaps.

Is it suitable for eczema-prone skin?
Yes, it is suitable for eczema and dermatitis-prone skin.

Can I use it on my face?
Yes, it is suitable for use on both the face and body.

Is Ovelle Silcocks Base suitable for babies?
Yes, it is suitable from newborn onwards.

Does it contain fragrance?
No, it is fragrance-free.

Does it contain colourings?
No, it is colour-free.

Can it help dry skin?
It helps hydrate and soften dry skin while supporting moisture retention.

Is it suitable during pregnancy?
Yes, it is suitable for use during pregnancy.

How often can I use it?
It is suitable for frequent daily use.

Has it been dermatologically tested?
Yes, it is dermatologically approved and safety tested.

Can the whole family use it?
Yes, it is suitable for adults, children and babies.

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Online/In-store Price Match Guarantee Policy

We guarantee that the prices available on our site www.lirpharmacy.com are also available in Plaza Pharmacy, Unit 2, The Plaza, Swords, Co Dublin. We look forward to meeting you in person! We guarantee that customers can purchase a product in store for the price displayed on our website.

Free Click & Collect

We offer a FREE click & collect service through our pharmacy in Swords Village:

Plaza Pharmacy, Unit 2 The Plaza, Swords, Co Dublin K67 X7P6, Ireland

 

Delivery with DPD

We deliver to Ireland, Northern Ireland and the European Union with DPD.

You will receive a text message or email from DPD on the day of your delivery with an estimated time for delivery of your order. 

DPD offer a Parcel Wizard service that allows you to choose a day and location that suits you to have your parcel delivered.

You may register for this service at www.dpdparcelwizard.ie/Register

Please allow 2 to 7 working days for your order to be delivered. We fulfill the majority of our orders within 16 hours.

In the unlikely event that the item that you ordered is not in stock, we will issue your account with a refund and send the remaining items in your order. 

Returns

We offer a free returns service with DPD. To physically return parcels please use the DPD Pickup Parcelshop site https://dpd.ie/Returns#/

The DPD Parcelshop service has over 600 nationwide collection points that returns may be dropped to. Please include your order number as the DPD reference number.

Returns for eligible products can be made within 14 days of the item being delivered. 

If you have any queries or require assistance please contact us at info@lirpharmacy.com

Shipping costs & delivery

• We deliver free of charge to Ireland & Northern Ireland for orders of €50 or more.
• We deliver free of charge to Austria, Belgium, Czech, Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands & Poland for orders of €100 or more.
• We deliver to all other countries free of charge for orders of €200 or more.

		Order Value	Rate		Order Value	Rate		# Days
Ireland		>€50	Free		<€50	€5.99		2 to 7
Northern Ireland		>€50	Free		<€50	€5.99		2 to 7
Austria		>€100	Free		<€100	€13.99		4
Belgium		>€100	Free		<€100	€11.99		3
Czech Republic		>€100	Free		<€100	€13.99		5
Denmark		>€100	Free		<€100	€13.99		4
France		>€100	Free		<€100	€11.99		3
Germany		>€100	Free		<€100	€11.99		3
Luxemburg		>€100	Free		<€100	€11.99		3
Netherlands		>€100	Free		<€100	€11.99		3
Poland		>€100	Free		<€100	€13.99		5
Hungary		>€200	Free		<€200	€15.99		5
Lithuania		>€200	Free		<€200	€15.99		5
Slovakia		>€200	Free		<€200	€15.99		5
Estonia		>€200	Free		<€200	€15.99		5
Italy		>€200	Free		<€200	€15.99		5
Latvia		>€200	Free		<€200	€15.99		5
Sweden		>€200	Free		<€200	€15.99		5
Croatia		>€200	Free		<€200	€30.99		6
Portugal		>€200	Free		<€200	€30.99		6
Finland		>€200	Free		<€200	€30.99		6