Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment versus Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly .
Last updated on August 25, 2023. Published on May 30, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment 9 ingredients
Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly 1 ingredient
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment 9 ingredients
Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly 1 ingredient
Benefits
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment 9 ingredients
Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly 1 ingredient
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Other benefits of occlusives include protecting your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne.
Learn more about PetrolatumAquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment contains this as ingredient number 2.
Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly contains this as ingredient number 1.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment 9 ingredients
Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly 1 ingredient
Usage
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When to use
Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment 9 ingredients
Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly 1 ingredient
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment 9 ingredients
Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly 1 ingredient
Petroleum Jelly is one product I believe is quite underrated in the general skincare community due to hasty generalizations about its safety. Petroleum jelly is composed of mineral oils and waxes (i.e., paraffin wax) which can be...
Petroleum Jelly is one product I believe is quite underrated in the general skincare community due to hasty generalizations about its safety. Petroleum jelly is composed of mineral oils and waxes (i.e., paraffin wax) which can be generalized as mostly long-chain hydrocarbons that act as a hydrophobic (water repellent) occlusive to the skin. Occlusive ingredients such as petroleum jelly are very effective for preventing transepidermal water loss because they act as a physical layer to trap water along with natural moisturizing factors inside the skin while also temporarily protecting the skin against environmental aggressors. This mechanism can additionally be attributed to the overall efficacy of topical antibiotics like neomycin or polymyxin B as cut/burn treatments. When it comes to who should or shouldn't be using this product, my philosophy is that occlusive ingredients keep what is inside the skin, inside the skin. For skin types that are inherently at a hormonal imbalance or by other means overproducing sebum, this could indirectly lead to increased incidence of clogged sebaceous glands and subsequently acne. Another consideration is purity of the petroleum jelly used on the skin. I would personally stick to brands like Vaseline that have more stringent quality control measures, only because if petroleum jelly isn't fully refined this runs a minimal risk of carcinogenic contamination (the FDA monitors this as well, and honestly I would call this a minimal consideration with current carcinogenic research). As for who should use this product: dry skin, chapped skin, cracked skin, most skin types during the winter and/or in cold or arid climates. There is a vast amount of indications for using petroleum jelly that can likewise vastly benefit skin health. Aforementioned indications aside, my top two recommendations would be on skin in individuals taking oral isotretinoin (Accutane) and on skin that products running irritation and/or dryness risks are subsequently being applied to, specifically referencing topical retinoids (i.e., tazarotene, adapalene, tretinoin) and benzoyl peroxide. As always, do your own research (PubMed Central is a great start, or even Wikipedia!) and stay moisturized.
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idk why this product is disliked because i love this product n highly recommend it. i have really sensitive skin but i also have acne and whenever my skin gets stressed out from acne treatments i always go back to this product to...
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idk why this product is disliked because i love this product n highly recommend it. i have really sensitive skin but i also have acne and whenever my skin gets stressed out from acne treatments i always go back to this product to calm down the dryness n redness. it’s great for slugging n to put around dry areas. i use it also around my eyes and it doesn’t t irritate me at all.
Truly the best!!! Always fixes my dry, cracked lips overnight. Also provides as a great moisture barrier during the night.
Never causes me acne.
Truly the best!!! Always fixes my dry, cracked lips overnight. Also provides as a great moisture barrier during the night.
Never causes me acne.
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