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Aquaphor Baby Healing Balm Stick Versus Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Baby

General Moisturizer
Other Bath & Body
German Brand Germany
American Brand United States

Updated on March 17, 2025

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, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Emollient

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.

Learn more about Petrolatum

When to use

6 Routines
17% use in am
83% use in pm
83% use every day
28 Routines
14% use in am
86% use in pm
86% use every day
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Reviews

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Aquaphor Baby Healing Balm Stick 10 ingredients

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Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Baby 2 ingredients

5.0 /5
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Great Value (1) Heavy (1) Light Scent (1)
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ays

23 days ago
Review

MY LOVE <3
i use this EVERYWHERE including my face when it gets too dry. just apply a thin coat on top of your moisturizer and wake up with the smoothest skin
be careful this is NOT a moisturizer it does not hydrate.
use it to lock in moisture

#great value
#heavy
#sticky
#light scent