Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment for combination skin
Petrolatum
Glycerin
Lanolin Alcohol
Bisabolol
Panthenol
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A weak match for combination skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your combination skin due to petrolatum and glycerin, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, but these occlusive ingredients may exacerbate oiliness in some areas.
- While panthenol and glycerin provide some humectant benefits, the formula is not specialized for managing oily shine, posing risks of worsening this condition.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 30.0k+ reviewsWhile highly praised for its versatile, gentle, and fragrance-free formula, some users find the petroleum-based texture too greasy or heavy for daytime use or acne-prone areas.
Highlights
Intense healing Mostly Mentioned
- “healed my cracked feet overnight”
- “magic in a jar for dry skin”
- “saved my raw nose during a cold”
Versatile use Often Mentioned
- “best lip balm ever”
- “perfect for healing tattoos”
- “use it for diaper rash and my own dry hands”
- “great for slugging at night”
Greasy texture Often Mentioned
- “too greasy for daytime”
- “leaves residue on everything”
- “feels sticky and gross”
- “doesn't absorb quickly”
Gentle formula Sometimes Noted
- “no stinging on open cracks”
- “great for sensitive baby skin”
- “love that it has no scent”
Protective barrier Sometimes Noted
- “protects face from windburn”
- “seals in my other moisturizers”
- “creates a shield over cuts”
- “keeps moisture locked in all night”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused milia around my eyes”
- “gave me whiteheads on my chin”
- “too heavy for my face”
- “triggered a breakout”
Lanolin concerns Rarely Noted
- “allergic to the lanolin alcohol”
- “made my lips itch/swell”
- “wish it was vegan”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “hate the tub hygiene”
- “tube split open”
- “hard to get out of the tube”
- “wish it had a pump”
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Questions and answers
Why is Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment a weak match for combination skin?
This ointment offers moderate hydration through petrolatum and glycerin, but these heavy, sealing ingredients may worsen oily shine in some areas of combination skin. A moisturizer for this skin needs ingredients that provide hydration and brightness while reducing oiliness without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this ointment a poor fit for combination skin?
Petrolatum and glycerin make this ointment a weak match for your combination skin because these heavy, sealing ingredients may make oily areas even oilier. A better moisturizer for this skin type needs targeted hydrating and brightening ingredients that control oily shine without causing irritation or imbalance.
What does Petrolatum do for combination skin?
Petrolatum helps lock in moisture and protect dry areas on combination skin by forming a strong seal over the surface. It is very effective at keeping water from escaping, though it may feel too heavy if applied heavily on naturally oily areas.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2023
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This product is a weak match for combination skin because its heavy, sealing ingredients may make oily areas even shinier, so this skin type needs lighter hydrators and ingredients that help balance oil without heavy blockers. In your daily routine, apply this moisturizer after your toner in the morning and as the final step in the evening.
Can I use this ointment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this ointment with retinol to help keep your skin soft and reduce dryness, though it may feel heavy on oily areas. Apply your retinol first and let it absorb completely before gently smoothing a thin layer of the ointment over top. Combination skin needs a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to hydrate dry patches while keeping shine under control.
How often should I use it?
This heavy ointment is a weak match for combination skin, so you may want to use it sparingly or only on your driest areas to avoid making oily spots worse. Combination skin needs a lighter moisturizer with oil-controlling ingredients to stay balanced.
Can this ointment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This ointment is unlikely to cause purging, but its heavy and greasy texture may clog pores and trigger breakouts on combination skin. It lacks specialized ingredients to control oily shine, so this skin type needs lighter hydrators and ingredients that balance oil without heavy sealants.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this ointment on your body and around the eyes, where the skin is much thinner than on the rest of the face. While petrolatum and glycerin help lock in moisture and protect dry areas, they are heavy and may feel too greasy in these sensitive spots.
Is this ointment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical treatment with skin-identical lipids in a petrolatum-rich cream base showed no superiority over pure petrolatum in promoting normalization of barrier recovery and inflammation in detergent- and tape-stripped-perturbed human skin over 14 days.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2000Topically applied extra virgin olive oil and petrolatum both significantly improved skin barrier function and microtopographic features in 54 healthy adult volunteers, with petrolatum exerting stronger occlusive effects and extra virgin olive oil uniquely promoting epidermal renewal.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical application of 1,3-propanediol at various concentrations, alone or combined with butylene glycol and/or glycerol, increased skin hydration and reduced trans epidermal water loss in 30 healthy female subjects over an 8-hour period, with the 15% concentration and the addition of glycerol providing greater benefits.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Application of an alpha-bisabolol-containing cream produced a significant skin-lightening effect in pigmented skin compared to a vehicle control in the majority of female subjects after 8 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate reduces UVB-induced PGE2, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial superoxide in human epidermal keratinocytes.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
Ingredients
Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Ceresin, Lanolin Alcohol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract
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