CeraVe Healing Ointment vs Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick — SkinMama Atlas

Healing Ointment

Healing Balm Stick

CeraVe

Healing Ointment

Aquaphor

Healing Balm Stick

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

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

Occlusive / balm

Occlusive / balm

22 ingredients

10 ingredients

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Brand from United States

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP
Vitamin E2
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol

Benefits

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Mineral Oil, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Petrolatum, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Mineral Oil, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum

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

Concerns

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Mineral Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Mineral Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Mineral Oil, Paraffin, 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

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Petrolatum (in both products)
Emollient
0 / —
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Mineral Oil
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Paraffin
Skin Conditioning
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Ozokerite
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Water
Skin Conditioning

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 (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Bisabolol
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 (in both products)
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

Ingredients Explained

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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Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →
Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →

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