Outback Original Oil vs Biofreeze
Outback Original Oil vs Biofreeze
A cooling menthol gel or a four-ingredient oil with no cooling at all? Here is what is in each.
The short answer
Biofreeze Pain Relief Gel uses menthol 4% for a cold feeling, with a long list of other ingredients including camphor, isopropyl alcohol and blue and yellow dyes. Outback Original Oil has four ingredients, no menthol, no camphor and no dyes, so you feel nothing but a light oil soaking in.
Side by side
| Outback Original Oil | Biofreeze Pain Relief Gel | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Oil: roll-on, spray, pump, sachets | Gel, also roll-on and spray |
| Feeling on skin | None. No cold, no heat | Cold, from menthol |
| Active ingredient | Not applicable | Menthol 4% |
| Other ingredients | Tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, olive oil, vanilla | Includes camphor, isopropyl alcohol, arnica, Blue 1, Yellow 5 and more |
| Dyes | None | Blue 1 and Yellow 5 |
| Where to buy | Online: our site, Amazon, Walmart.com | Drugstores and online |
| Guarantee | 365-Day Returnless Refund on our site | See seller |
Prefer a cooling or warming rub? Our Pain Cream uses natural menthol 16% and natural camphor 6%, with eucalyptus, tea tree and vanilla.
Why people choose Outback
Nothing burns or freezes
No menthol, camphor, capsaicin or lidocaine. Use it as often as you like.
Four ingredients
Tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, olive oil and vanilla. That is the whole label.
365-Day Returnless Refund
A full year to decide. If it is not for you, keep it and get your money back.
4.8 stars, 22,000+ reviews
Sold in the US since 2013, shipped the same day from Florida.
Common questions
What is the difference between Outback and Biofreeze?
Biofreeze gel uses menthol 4% to create a cold feeling. Outback Original Oil has no menthol, camphor or dyes, just tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, olive oil and vanilla.
Does Outback feel cold like Biofreeze?
No. Outback has no cooling or warming feeling at all.
Does Outback smell like menthol?
No. It smells of vanilla and eucalyptus, and the scent fades within minutes.
Can I try Outback without risk?
Yes. Orders on our site come with a 365-Day Returnless Refund.
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Call a real person at 1-800-215-8739, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 ET, or email support@theoutbackseries.com.
Biofreeze is a trademark of its owner. Biofreeze details are from biofreeze.com as of September 2026 and may change. Outback Pain Relief Cream is intended for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints. Read and follow the label.