# Aquaphor skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/aquaphor The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada. Aquaphor is an American skincare brand founded in 1924 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004. [reports.beiersdorf.com](https://reports.beiersdorf.com/annual-report/2024/_assets/downloads/consolidated-financial-statements-and-notes-beiersdorf-ar24.pdf) [beiersdorf.com](https://www.beiersdorf.com/~/media/Beiersdorf/about-us/our-history/chronicle/2024/chronicle-12/Beiersdorf-chronicle-12-en-pdf.pdf) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquaphor) [aquaphorus.com](https://www.aquaphorus.com/specials/in-the-press/discover-100-years-of-skin-healing) Aquaphor is beloved for its classic ointment and targeted formulas, which rely on trusted ingredients to deliver deep, reliable comfort. Its products suit dry, chapped, and compromised skin best because the nourishing formulations create a breathable barrier that supports natural recovery. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as the Lip Repair for delicate lip care and the Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment for severely dry or damaged areas. Every application works gently to restore smoothness and protect the skin barrier against daily environmental stressors. This page covers some of the most popular Aquaphor products; for the whole Aquaphor range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pga70f8c371b). ## Questions and answers ### Is Aquaphor worth it? Aquaphor may be worth it because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Aquaphor products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### What are Aquaphor's best products? Aquaphor Lip Repair rates Superior for dry and dry sensitive skin, and Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment rates High for dry and dry sensitive skin. Lovi rates the Aquaphor-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Does Aquaphor cause breakouts? Aquaphor includes products that may cause breakouts on oily or acne-prone skin. Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment carries a warning for combination, oily, and oily acne-prone skin, while Lip Repair rates as Caution and Low for those skin types. ### Is Aquaphor fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the Aquaphor products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Aquaphor products? Aquaphor products on this page feature key ingredients like [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/panthenol) and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycerin), which help keep skin soft and support moisture recovery. Glycerin helps maintain lasting hydration, while panthenol helps calm dry and irritated skin. [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) ### How do I build a Aquaphor skincare routine? To build an Aquaphor routine, Lovi rates an Aquaphor-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Aquaphor products on this page are fragrance-free. ### Where can I buy Aquaphor, and how much does it cost? Aquaphor is available in Canada, with prices ranging around CA$22.79 on this page. Lovi lists stores in Canada for these purchases. ### What are good alternatives to Aquaphor? Good alternatives to Aquaphor include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar skincare brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi. ### Aquaphor vs CeraVe: which is better? Lovi rates Aquaphor-focused routines Superior and CeraVe-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Who owns Aquaphor, and where is it from? Aquaphor is an American brand founded in 1924, owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004. [reports.beiersdorf.com](https://reports.beiersdorf.com/annual-report/2024/_assets/downloads/consolidated-financial-statements-and-notes-beiersdorf-ar24.pdf) [beiersdorf.com](https://www.beiersdorf.com/~/media/Beiersdorf/about-us/our-history/chronicle/2024/chronicle-12/Beiersdorf-chronicle-12-en-pdf.pdf) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquaphor) [aquaphorus.com](https://www.aquaphorus.com/specials/in-the-press/discover-100-years-of-skin-healing) ### Is Aquaphor cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Aquaphor as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Aquaphor's key ingredients - [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002 - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017 - [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Panthenol · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020 - [A randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness and safety of adsorbent lotion containing tapioca starch, spent grain wax, Butyrospermum parkii extract, argania spinosa kernel oil, aloe barbadensis, rosehip oil, and allantoin with a low-potency topical corticosteroid in the treatment of intertrigo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33811776/) Shea butter · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022 - [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 - [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021 ## Similar brands - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cerave) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/neutrogena) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/kiehl-s) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/good-molecules) - American skincare: [Clinique](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/clinique) - American skincare: [SkinCeuticals](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/skinceuticals) - American skincare: [Estée Lauder](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/estee-lauder) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cosrx) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/round-lab) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/axis-y) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/d-alba) - Korean skincare: [LANEIGE](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/laneige) - Korean skincare: [Haruharu Wonder](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/haruharu-wonder) - Korean skincare: [Pyunkang Yul](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/pyunkang-yul) - Korean skincare: [innisfree](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/innisfree) - French skincare: [Caudalie](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/caudalie) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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