Based on the ingredient list, "Aquaphor - Unscented Aquaphor Healing Ointment" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Aquaphor - Unscented Aquaphor Healing Ointment ticks this box. Panthenol and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum and lanolin alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 3.00% - 4.60% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What our users say

Based on 3 reviews 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not clog pores.

Our users describe the finish of this product as shiny - dewy, They find the product's texture to be heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

Price

The product retails for 5.59$ in the United States.

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Use it to remove eye makeup, moisturize dry cuticles, turn powder eye shadow into crème eye shadow, conceal split ends, protect your hairline during coloring, and tame eyebrows.

Source: Ulta

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum

Glycerin2% - 3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Panthenol3% - 4.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Paraffinum liquidum23% - 35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Petrolatum41%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Ceresin8.7% - 13.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Lanolin alcohol3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Key Actives

Panthenol3% - 4.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Bisabolol0.9% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

Petrolatum41%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Paraffinum liquidum23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Glycerin2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Potential irritants

Lanolin alcohol3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Petrolatum41%

Irritation risk:

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Paraffinum liquidum23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Ceresin8.7% - 13.1%

Irritation risk:

Lanolin alcohol3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Panthenol3% - 4.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Glycerin2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Bisabolol0.9% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Ingredient list view

Petrolatum, Paraffinum liquidum, Ceresin, Lanolin alcohol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Bisabolol

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Aquaphor Unscented Aquaphor Healing Ointment

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