Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy versus CeraVe Healing Ointment .

Last updated on August 08, 2023. Published on February 28, 2023

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Body Lotion German Brand Germany
Body Lotion Canadian Brand Canada

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Price

Shop

Buy Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy

Starts at $9.19
Shop

Buy Healing Ointment

Starts at $9.99

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Anti-Aging (4)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: 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.

Other benefits of occlusives include protecting your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne.

Learn more about Petrolatum

Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 1.

CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Learn more about Paraffinum Liquidum

Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 2.

CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

Learn more about Panthenol

Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy contains this as ingredient number 5.

CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 18.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

43% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
59% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...
Loading routine usage...

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy 7 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 5 reviews
Ayo_706's Avatar'
Jun 13, 2023

works reallllly well on mt dry skin

works reallllly well on mt dry skin

Mahdevah's Avatar'
Jun 26, 2023

It’s very multipurpose

It’s very multipurpose

HalleLoveless_75's Avatar'
Jul 24, 2023

Basic white girl

Basic white girl

CeraVe Healing Ointment 22 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 6 reviews
ClaymorePvP_722's Avatar'
Aug 11, 2023

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

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

VCroft_227's Avatar'
Nov 14, 2023

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

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

UnidentifiedFlyingOkra's Avatar'
Dec 17, 2023

Decent, basic FA safe balm.

Decent, basic FA safe balm.

Great Value
Heavy
No Scent

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 9 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy.

See 9 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 19 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to CeraVe Healing Ointment.

See 19 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...