Squirt Chamois Cream – Universal Saddle Sore Protection

That Squirt makes more than just wax-based chain lubes was already covered in the previous review of Barrier Balm. They've since expanded the range with Chamois Cream — and in this review we'll look at how the two products differ.

🔍 Formulation

Chamois Cream is less dense than Barrier Balm, making it much easier to work with. It won't stiffen up in cold conditions, so you can apply it without any trouble. At the same time, it's not so thin that it slides straight off your skin.

Like Barrier Balm it contains lanolin, but adds a long list of further ingredients. I dutifully copied out the full formulation:

Aqua, Petrolatum, Cetyl Alcohol, Lanolin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cera Alba, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Zea Mays Starch, Zinc Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Bisabolol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Polyacrylic Acid, PVP, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool.

The list is considerably longer than Barrier Balm's, and some of the names might raise questions. I don't know them all either, so I turned to AI — in essence, the individual ingredients are there to:

• Create a barrier against friction and repel moisture
• Soothe and heal the skin — zinc oxide being my particular favourite
• Act as an antibacterial agent
• Reduce moisture build-up

It's clear from this that it's more versatile than Barrier Balm, which focuses mainly on creating — as the name suggests — a barrier. Some ingredients aren't natural, but they're certainly effective.

🚴 Experience

Where Barrier Balm is for extreme conditions, Chamois Cream is for everyday use — personally I'd reach for it most often for indoor cycling sessions. But it has its place in bikepacking too, because you can use it both as a daytime preventive measure and as a healing aid overnight. Check out the guide on how to prevent saddle sores for more tips. For everyday conditions it's ideal.

It's on the pricier side, so I'd buy the 100 ml tube and decant smaller amounts into travel-size containers — the kind you can find on AliExpress for bikepacking trips. You can also get 5g single-use sachets, which can be a handy emergency backup. I don't normally carry chamois cream on regular rides, so having one ready is a quick fix if you develop some chafing on the go and need relief.

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