Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick vs SkinCeuticals Hydrating Balm

Aquaphor

SkinCeuticals

An occlusive / balm built around Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.

An occlusive / balm built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Occlusive / balm

10 ingredients

11 ingredients

Brand price

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Brand price

USD 25.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Wax, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Petrolatum, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Petrolatum, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Squalane
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Petrolatum, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Squalane
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Beeswax, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Beeswax, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Petrolatum

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cera Microcristallina, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Petrolatum, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Squalane

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Petrolatum (in both products)
Emollient
0 / —
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Bisabolol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
- Barrier Repair
Tocopherol
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Beeswax
Skin Conditioning
0-2 / 0
- Animal-derived
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Petrolatum (in both products)
Emollient
0 / —
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
5 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
4 / 1
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Bisabolol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
0 / 0
- Vitamin E
- Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Petrolatum
Antistatic, Emollient
Petrolatum is an oil.
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Bisabolol
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
Learn more about Bisabolol →

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