Lanolin vs Petrolatum

Lanolin and Petrolatum are both locks moisture in ingredients. Lanolin is found in 25 products while Petrolatum appears in 118, making Petrolatum the more widely used option.

Locks moisture in

Lanolin

Wool-derived occlusive

25 products

Locks moisture in

Petrolatum

Strongest occlusive — locks in moisture

118 products

Top products with Lanolin

Environ

Moisturiser

8.0

MyLabel

Moisturizing Cream - Normal skin

7.9

Scholl

Masque nuit régénérateur

Medicated lip balm

Carmex Leppepomade Stick 4,25g

6.9

Top products with Petrolatum

cerave

mosisturizing

8.4

SK-II

Skinpower Eye Cream

8.2

Estée Lauder

Resilience Multi-Effect Tri-Peptide Face and Neck Creme

8.2

Paula's Choice

Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer

8.1

cerave

Moisturizing Cream

8.1

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Lanolin and Petrolatum?

Lanolin is categorised as "Locks moisture in" while Petrolatum is categorised as "Locks moisture in". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.

Can I use Lanolin and Petrolatum together?

In most cases, these ingredients can be used together. However, always patch test and introduce new ingredients gradually.

Which is more common in skincare products?

Lanolin is found in 25 products, while Petrolatum is found in 118 products in our database.

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