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Bio-Oil Skincare Oil Versus Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment

Oil
Body Lotion
British Brand
German Brand

Updated on October 11, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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Bio-Oil Skincare Oil 27 ingredients

Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 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

Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

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.

Masking, Skin Conditioning, Soothing

Bisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.

This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.

Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.

Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.

All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.

Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.

Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.

Learn more about Bisabolol
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.

Learn more about Paraffinum Liquidum

When to use

Bio-Oil Skincare Oil 27 ingredients

Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients

398 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
91% use every day
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435 Routines
32% use in am
67% use in pm
86% use every day
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Reviews

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Bio-Oil Skincare Oil 27 ingredients

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Absorbs Well 14% Broke Me Out 14% Expensive 14%
4.44
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Hydrating 80% Heavy 60% Works Well 60%