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Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Versus Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant

Body Lotion
General Moisturizer
German Brand Germany
American Brand United States

Updated on March 17, 2025

Overview

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, 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)

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At a glance

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Benefits

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Key Ingredients

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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.

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Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

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.

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When to use

466 Routines
25% use in am
75% use in pm
87% use every day
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13 Routines
46% use in am
54% use in pm
62% use every day

Reviews

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Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy 7 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 5 ratings
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helennn_324

1 year ago
Review

i love aquaphor! it rejuvenates my lips in one night.

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Ayo_706

2 years ago
Review

works reallllly well on mt dry skin

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant 11 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Works Well (1)
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ElsieWang

8 months ago
Review

Miracle product that instantly reduces irritation and rashes when I feel them.

#works well