Aquaphor Healing Ointment vs Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick

Aquaphor

Aquaphor

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

Occlusive / balm

7 ingredients

10 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Mineral Oil, Panthenol, Petrolatum
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Lanolin Alcohol, Mineral Oil, Panthenol, Petrolatum
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol

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

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Lanolin Alcohol, Mineral Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Lanolin Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Lanolin Alcohol, Mineral Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Mineral Oil, Petrolatum

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

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Petrolatum (in both products)
Emollient
0 / —
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Animal-derived
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ceresin
Emulsion Stabilising
0 / 0
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Bisabolol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Mineral Oil
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin

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 (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Panthenol (in both products)
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

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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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →
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 →