The Mixed Tocopherols Oil is exactly the same vitamin E oil that is in the softgels. We developed the liquid version for vegetarians and customers who prefer to not swallow softgels, as well as for adjustable dosing to children and pets. If you have no difficulty swallowing softgels and are happy with the product, you may want to keep buying the softgels. However, the pump bottle makes it easier to enjoy the TOPICAL benefit—fantastic for use on stressed skin and general moisturizing. Before we developed the liquid, people would cut open the softgels to apply topically. Now, with the 1-oz pump bottle, you can apply it more easily. Each 1-oz bottle is the equivalent of 39 softgels of 400 I.U. of vitamin E (.75ml or slightly more than 1/8 teaspoon = 400I.U.). Read about dosage recommendations here — Recommended Dosage*