CeraVe Healing Ointment (Old Formulation) Versus Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy
Updated on March 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 2 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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe Healing Ointment (Old Formulation) 18 ingredients
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy 7 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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CeraVe Healing Ointment (Old Formulation) 18 ingredients
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy 7 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Emulsifying
Ingredients 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 LiquidumPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolIngredient Ratings
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CeraVe Healing Ointment (Old Formulation) 18 ingredients
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy 7 ingredients
Reviews
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Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy 7 ingredients
i love aquaphor! it rejuvenates my lips in one night.
works reallllly well on mt dry skin
