# Aquaphor skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/aquaphor The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Ireland. 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=pg756a128efa). ## Questions and answers ### Is Aquaphor worth it? Yes, Aquaphor is worth it because Lovi rates the brand's routines 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 and Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment are the brand's best-rated choices on this page. Lovi rates Lip Repair Superior for dry skin, and Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment High for the same skin type. ### Does Aquaphor cause breakouts? Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment and Lip Repair are less suited for acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates them as Caution or Low for oily and acne-prone skin types. [Glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/glycerin) and [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/panthenol) in the formulas help soothe the skin, while heavier ingredients may contribute to clogged pores and breakouts in these skin types. [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) ### Is Aquaphor fragrance-free? Yes, every product in the Aquaphor range on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Aquaphor products? Aquaphor products feature panthenol, which helps soothe irritated skin and supports moisture recovery, along with glycerin to keep skin hydrated. Panthenol and glycerin also help maintain a healthy skin barrier. Every product among the Aquaphor selections on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. [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, use Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment for dry skin and Lip Repair for dry lips. The Aquaphor products on this page list no fragrance. Lovi rates the Aquaphor-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. ### Where can I buy Aquaphor, and how much does it cost? Aquaphor products on this page are available at stores in Ireland. Their prices range from €22.03 to €22.03, with most falling within that same price range. ### What are good alternatives to Aquaphor? Good alternatives to Aquaphor include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar brands have dedicated pages on Lovi and offer comparable skincare options. ### Aquaphor vs CeraVe: which is better? Aquaphor and CeraVe both fit oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin at a Superior level. For dry skin, Lovi rates the Aquaphor-focused routine Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine High. ### 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/ie/brands/cerave) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/neutrogena) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/kiehl-s) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/good-molecules) - American skincare: [Clinique](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/clinique) - American skincare: [SkinCeuticals](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/skinceuticals) - American skincare: [Estée Lauder](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/estee-lauder) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cosrx) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/round-lab) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/axis-y) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/d-alba) - Korean skincare: [LANEIGE](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/laneige) - Korean skincare: [Haruharu Wonder](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/haruharu-wonder) - Korean skincare: [Pyunkang Yul](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/pyunkang-yul) - Korean skincare: [innisfree](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/innisfree) - French skincare: [Caudalie](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/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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