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CeraVe Healing Ointment Versus Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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CeraVe Healing Ointment

Body Lotion

Canadian Brand Canada

Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment

Body Lotion

German Brand Germany

Ingredient Info

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CeraVe Healing Ointment 22 ingredients

Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients

At a glance

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CeraVe Healing Ointment 22 ingredients

Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

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Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Healing Ointment

Petrolatum Emollient

2 Concerns

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

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Paraffinum Liquidum Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

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2 Concerns

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Paraffin Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum Jelly or mineral oil.

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Ozokerite Emulsion Stabilising

Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.

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Dimethicone Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

1 / 0

Silicon

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Ceramide NP Skin Conditioning

Ceramide • 4 Benefits

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

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Ceramide AP Skin Conditioning

Ceramide • 4 Benefits

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

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Ceramide EOP Skin Conditioning

Ceramide • 4 Benefits

Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide.

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Carbomer Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

1 / 0

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Emulsifying

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the lauric acid sodium salt of lactyl lactate.

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Proline Skin Conditioning

Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.

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Cholesterol Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

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2 Benefits

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

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Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Vitamin E • Antioxidant • Helps brighten skin

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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Vitamin E • Antioxidant • 4 Benefits • May cause irritation

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.

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Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Hyaluronic Acid

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

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Panthenol Skin Conditioning

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Helps reduce irritation

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

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Pantolactone Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Pantolactone is a synthetically created humectant.

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Phytosphingosine Skin Conditioning

Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.

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Xanthan Gum Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

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Aquaphor Healing Ointment

Petrolatum Emollient

2 Concerns

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

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Paraffinum Liquidum Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

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2 Concerns

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Ceresin Emulsion Stabilising

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Ceresin is a wax derived from ozokerite. It is an alternative to beeswax.

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Lanolin Alcohol Emollient, Emulsifying

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Fatty Alcohol

A complex combination of organic alcohols obtained by the hydrolysis of lanolin and is classified as a fatty alcohol.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

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Panthenol Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Helps reduce irritation

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

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Bisabolol Masking, Skin Conditioning, Soothing

Helps reduce irritation

Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.

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Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ceresin, Lanolin Alcohol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Bisabolol

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Petrolatum

Emollient

Disliked

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.

Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.

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Paraffinum Liquidum

Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

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Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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Panthenol

Skin Conditioning

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Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Ingredient Ratings

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Healing Ointment

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Aquaphor Healing Ointment

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When to use

CeraVe Healing Ointment 22 ingredients

Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients

347 Routines

18% use in am

82% use in pm

83% use every day

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206 Routines

31% use in am

69% use in pm

87% use every day

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

CeraVe Healing Ointment 22 ingredients

4.7 /5

from 6 ratings

Great Value (1) Heavy (1) No Scent (1)

ClaymorePvP_722

10 months ago · Normal Skin

Review

Literally this plus the vanicream daily facial moisturizer on my lips make them impeccable

CeraVe

Healing Ointment

VCroft_227

7 months ago · Oily Skin

Review

It feels luxurious and keeps my lips soft, and helps with healing wounds

CeraVe

Healing Ointment

Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients

5.0 /5

from 4 ratings

Great Value (2) Hydrating (2) Works Well (2) No Scent (1)

DanielFawthrop_552

4 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

Everyone should only use this for their lips… I’m not kidding. I’ve used this product after millions of other products and I don’t think I’ll ever...

Everyone should only use this for their lips… I’m not kidding. I’ve used this product after millions of other products and I don’t think I’ll ever change.