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

Published on March 17, 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

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

Body Lotion

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

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Starts at $9.99
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Ingredient Info

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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

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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

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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.

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CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Eucerin Aquaphor 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.

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CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 2.

Eucerin Aquaphor 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.

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CeraVe Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 18.

Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

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

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Reviews

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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

Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 4 reviews
DanielFawthrop_552's Avatar'
Feb 13, 2024

Everyone should only use this for their lips… I’m not kidding. I’ve used this product after millions of other products and I don’t think I’ll ever change.

Everyone should only use this for their lips… I’m not kidding. I’ve used this product after millions of other products and I don’t think I’ll ever change.

Great Value
Hydrating
Works Well
CaroleD's Avatar'
Dec 26, 2023

It’s like an upgraded Vaseline, not quite as sticky and greasy feeling but still very much an ointment.

It is sooo soothing for chapped lips and dry spots. I have to be careful not to get any on my chin because it does give me...

It’s like an upgraded Vaseline, not quite as sticky and greasy feeling but still very much an ointment.

It is sooo soothing for chapped lips and dry spots. I have to be careful not to get any on my chin because it does give me whiteheads there.

Great Value
Hydrating
No Scent
Works Well

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