Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant Versus Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy
Updated on March 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 15 ingredients
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy 7 ingredients
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About this product
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Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 15 ingredients
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy 7 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum 45%
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialStearic Acid
Cleansing
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHexyldecanol
EmollientPetrolatum 45%, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ozokerite, Dimethicone, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Bisabolol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Stearic Acid, Brassica Campestris Sterols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hexyldecanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumParaffinum 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 LiquidumBisabolol 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 BisabololIngredient Ratings
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Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 15 ingredients
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy 7 ingredients
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Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant 15 ingredients
A good ointment, an AMAZING nail balm!
Originally I bought this product for slugging because I saw it being marketed as less greasy feeling than pure petrolatum, which is true. This product is not as greasy as just putting petrolatum on your face but it still is a little greasy. It worked well enough but it’s still a thick ointment, which isn’t my favorite for putting on my face. HOWEVER, Show more
I've been using this only on my lips for the past 2 months and it's helped with dry chapped lips more than anything else I've tried. I occasionally use it on the backs of my hands too. Haven't used elsewhere on my face because I'm worried it might break me out there.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy 7 ingredients
i love aquaphor! it rejuvenates my lips in one night.
works reallllly well on mt dry skin
