Deep Blue Rub vs Oil vs Stick: How to Choose
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Choosing between doTERRA Deep Blue Rub, Deep Blue Soothing Blend and Deep Blue Stick starts with how you prefer to apply a product. Rub is a cream you massage in, Soothing Blend is an essential oil blend dispensed in drops, and Stick has a solid applicator for targeted application. They are different formats, so check the directions and ingredients on the exact product you choose.
Deep Blue Rub vs Oil vs Stick at a glance
| Product | Format and size | Why choose this format? | What to consider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Blue Rub | Topical cream, 120 mL / 4 fl oz | A cream texture for a hands-on massage routine. | Designed to be massaged in; check the label for ingredients and precautions. |
| Deep Blue Soothing Blend | Essential oil blend, 5 mL / 0.17 fl oz | A compact bottle that dispenses the blend in drops. | Review dilution guidance and skin-sensitivity cautions before topical use. |
| Deep Blue Stick + Copaiba | Solid stick, 48 g / 1.69 oz | A solid applicator for convenient, targeted application. | The stick has its own formula and label directions; it is not a bottle of the oil blend. |
Choose Deep Blue Rub for a cream massage format
If you prefer the feel of a cream that you spread and massage in, start with Deep Blue Rub. doTERRA describes it as a topical cream containing its Deep Blue blend and moisturizing ingredients. The tube format fits a home massage routine or a gym bag.
The useful distinction is the texture: Rub is already formulated as a cream, rather than oil drops or a solid stick. For a smaller pack format, see our Deep Blue Rub sample pouches and check the pack details on that listing.
Choose Deep Blue Soothing Blend for oil drops
Deep Blue Soothing Blend comes in a small essential oil bottle. This is the option to compare if you specifically want the oil format. It requires a different application routine from a cream or stick: follow the product's topical directions and dilution guidance.
Do not assume that directions for another essential oil apply to this blend. Read its current packaging before use, particularly the skin-sensitivity precautions.
Choose Deep Blue Stick for a solid applicator
Deep Blue Stick + Copaiba is a solid format that you apply using the stick. It is worth considering if you prefer an applicator instead of squeezing cream onto your hands or dispensing oil drops.
It has a different base and ingredient list from Rub and Soothing Blend. Choose it for the application format that suits your routine, and follow the directions on the stick itself.
Watch the official Deep Blue Rub video
This video is published by doTERRA and covers Deep Blue Rub. For the oil or stick, use the corresponding product page above so you are looking at the correct format.
Common questions before buying
Are Deep Blue Rub and Deep Blue oil the same product?
No. Rub is a formulated cream, while Soothing Blend is the essential oil format. Compare the ingredients, application directions and package size for each.
Which format is easiest to apply without dispensing drops?
The stick has a solid applicator. Rub is squeezed from a tube and massaged in. Your preferred texture and application method are a practical way to choose between them.
Do I need all three?
You can begin with the format that best fits your routine. Owning several formats is not necessary to make a useful first choice.
Where should I check directions and ingredients?
Use the current packaging for the exact product and market you are buying. Read all label warnings, including skin-sensitivity precautions. These formats are for topical use; do not ingest them.
Shop the Deep Blue range
Browse our Deep Blue collection for current availability, prices, pack sizes and the other products in the range. Simplified Wellness sells genuine doTERRA products with delivery within the USA. You can review our shipping information and unopened-product returns policy before ordering.
Product information sources
Prepared by Simplified Wellness using the current store listings and doTERRA's US information: Which Deep Blue Should I Use?, Deep Blue Rub education, and Deep Blue Stick education. This guide compares buying formats and does not replace the instructions on the product label.