Bio-Oil Skincare Oil Versus CeraVe Healing Ointment (Old Formulation)
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil 27 ingredients
CeraVe Healing Ointment (Old Formulation) 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bio-Oil Skincare Oil 27 ingredients
CeraVe Healing Ointment (Old Formulation) 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Triisononanoin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 26100
Cosmetic Colorant
Paraffinum Liquidum, Triisononanoin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 26100
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCeramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumTocopheryl 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.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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Bio-Oil Skincare Oil 27 ingredients
CeraVe Healing Ointment (Old Formulation) 18 ingredients
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