Updated on September 18, 2023
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 and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients
Youth To The People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream with Ashwagandha + Reishi 31 ingredients
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Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients
Youth To The People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream with Ashwagandha + Reishi 31 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
2 Concerns
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Ceresin is a wax derived from ozokerite. It is an alternative to beeswax.
A complex combination of organic alcohols obtained by the hydrolysis of lanolin and is classified as a fatty alcohol.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It can be found naturally in our skin and hair.
Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.
Water. 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.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin 2 Concerns
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Not safe for Fungal Acne
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
2 Concerns
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Helps reduce irritation Not safe for Fungal Acne
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is from the seeds of the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It can be found naturally in our skin and hair.
Antioxidant 4 Benefits May cause irritation
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Laurate, Squalane, Pentapeptide-59, Withania Somnifera Leaf Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Ocimum Tenuiflorum Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Allantoin, Caramel
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It can be found naturally in our skin and hair.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5 or dexpanthenol in dermatology.
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.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
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Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients
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Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients
DanielFawthrop_552
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...
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.
CaroleD
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...
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.
Youth To The People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream with Ashwagandha + Reishi 31 ingredients
Jnke.
Luvs it~
Great texture, nice and light- didn't feel heavy on my skin and absorbed quickly. Worked well with my oily skin. Scent is earthy &...
Luvs it~
Great texture, nice and light- didn't feel heavy on my skin and absorbed quickly. Worked well with my oily skin. Scent is earthy & definitely smells like mushrooms! But I didnt mind it, my partner couldn't stand it however. Disappointed is not fungle acne safe, though I cant recall if it actually broke me out.
