Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment for oily skin
Petrolatum
Glycerin
Lanolin Alcohol
Bisabolol
Panthenol
Caution
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A poor match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 oily skin, with petrolatum and glycerin providing hydration and barrier support, but these occlusive ingredients may also exacerbate oiliness and clog pores.
- While Panthenol and Bisabolol offer soothing benefits, the inclusion of lanolin alcohol may not be ideal for managing excess shine.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick 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 does Lovi advise caution with Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment for oily skin?
Lovi advises caution because its heavy, heavy-oil and pore-blocking ingredients may make oily skin even shinier and cause breakouts. Oily skin needs moisturizers with lightweight textures, peptides, and hydrating agents that balance hydration without heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this ointment a poor fit for oily skin?
Petrolatum and lanolin alcohol make this ointment a poor fit for oily skin because their heavy, sealing nature may worsen shine and clog pores. Oily skin needs a moisturizer with lightweight hydrating agents and peptides, and without heavy oils, to stay balanced and clear.
What does Petrolatum do for oily skin?
Petrolatum is generally a poor fit for oily skin because it creates a heavy barrier that can trap excess oil and feel too greasy. A product for oily skin needs lightweight, balancing ingredients that hydrate without clogging pores.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this ointment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This heavy ointment is a poor match for oily skin because its thick petrolatum and lanolin ingredients may clog pores and make shine worse. Oily skin needs light, oil-free moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to stay hydrated without feeling heavy.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You should use caution applying this heavy ointment with retinol, as its thick ingredients may trap oils and clog pores on oily skin. When combining them, apply your retinol first, let it absorb, and then use a light layer of this moisturizer only if your skin feels very dry or irritated. Oily skin works best with lightweight, oil-free moisturizers containing hyaluronic acid or ceramides instead.
How often should I use this ointment?
You should use this ointment with caution on oily skin, as its heavy ingredients may increase oiliness and clog pores. Oily skin needs lightweight, balancing moisturizers that provide hydration without heavy oils or waxes.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Yes, it may clog pores and make oily skin feel too greasy because heavy ingredients like petrolatum tend to trap oil and block pores. Oily skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that balance oil without heavy blockers.
Can I use this ointment around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this ointment on the thin skin around your eyes and on your body, as heavy moisturizers help protect and smooth dry areas in these regions. However, a product of this type needs lighter hydrators and ingredients that balance oil if you plan to use it on naturally oily areas.
Is it 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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