Desitin Daily Defense Diaper Rash Cream Versus Balmex AdultAdvantage B Protected Skin Relief Cream
Updated on May 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both body treatments. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Desitin Daily Defense Diaper Rash Cream 18 ingredients
Balmex AdultAdvantage B Protected Skin Relief Cream 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Desitin Daily Defense Diaper Rash Cream 18 ingredients
Balmex AdultAdvantage B Protected Skin Relief Cream 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 13%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc Oxide 13%, Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Beeswax, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Microcrystalline Wax, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Tropolone, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
Zinc Oxide 11.3%
Cosmetic Colorant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Myroxylon Pereirae Resin
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSarcosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
CleansingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide 11.3%, Beeswax, Benzoic Acid, Dimethicone, Glycine Soja Oil, Magnesium Aspartate, Microcrystalline Wax, Paraffinum Liquidum, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Myroxylon Pereirae Resin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Aspartate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sarcosine, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Synthetic Beeswax, Tocopherol, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeMicrocrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
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 LiquidumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideSorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.
Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan SesquioleateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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