Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Theobroma cacao seed butterWorks well
“With Pure Cocoa and Shea Butters, help heal dryness and smooth away dullness.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: theobroma cacao seed butter.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Paraffinum liquidum~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumHydrogenated styrene/butadiene copolymer~8–12%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Theobroma cacao seed butter~5–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterParfum~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCoumarin~0.6–1.4%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeIngredient list view
Paraffinum liquidum, Hydrogenated styrene/butadiene copolymer, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| VaselineIntensive Care Cocoa Body ButterYOUR PRODUCT | Palmerss Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks | NiveaCocoa Butter Body Cream | LubridermLotion With Shea and Cocoa Butter With Shea and Cocoa Butter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $18.99 | — | $7.98−$11.01 | $8.79−$10.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Vaseline - Intensive Care Cocoa Body Butter" can work well for skin moisturization.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 9.99CA$ in Canada, for 75.50A$ in Australia, for 8.99$ in the United States and from 2.95£ up to 44.50£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
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