Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoaglow Body Lotion
Works for
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“Heals dry skin for glowing radiance with rich moisturization.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Dmdm hydantoin, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~45–55%
Petrolatum~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumGlycerin~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPalmitic acid~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidIsopropyl palmitate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateGlycol stearate~1.6–2%
Stearamide amp~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.95–1.15%
- 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 butterButyrospermum parkii butter~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTriethanolamine~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineGlyceryl stearate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCarbomer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Dmdm hydantoin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinDisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Parfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaramel~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideHydrated silica~0.3–0.6%
Aluminum hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideAlginic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.2%
- 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 benzoateButylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCoumarin~0.1–0.15%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Isopropyl palmitate, Glycol stearate, Stearamide amp, Dimethicone, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Carbomer, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Methylparaben, Dmdm hydantoin, Disodium edta, Parfum, Caramel, Titanium dioxide, Hydrated silica, Aluminum hydroxide, Alginic acid, Benzyl benzoate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
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 Cocoaglow Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | PalmersCocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks | GarnierBody Repair Body Lotion Dry Skin | DoveLotion Rich Moisture Rich Moisture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 65% | 65% |
| Price | — | $6.14 | $4.02 | $2.54 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbate | Mineral Oil | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Jergens Wet Skin In Shower Lotion SheaAveeno Skin Relief Nourishing Shea Butter Body Lotion
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Vaseline - Intensive Care Cocoaglow Body Lotion" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Petrolatum, theobroma cacao seed butter, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: titanium dioxideIrritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 39.29$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.