Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Essential Moisture Lotion is a multi-vitamin moisturiser.”
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, hydroxyethyl urea.
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: dimethicone, isopropyl myristate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 8 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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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidIsopropyl myristate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateParaffinum liquidum~1.9–2.3%
- 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 liquidumPetrolatum~1.6–1.9%
- 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 PetrolatumAvena sativa straw extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from straw of oatmeal. While colloidal oatmeal is an effective moisturizing ingredient, skin benefits of the straw extract are unclear
More about Avena sativa straw extractDimethicone~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 DimethiconeDihydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl urea~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaPropylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolLactic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidGlyceryl stearate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 stearateGlycol stearate~0.5–0.75%
Peg-100 stearate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCetyl alcohol~0.5–0.7%
- 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 alcoholStearamide amp~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.6%
Tapioca starch~0.3–0.55%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 silicateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropylparaben~0.2–0.35%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeAmyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCitronellol~0.15–0.3%
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Isopropyl myristate, Paraffinum liquidum, Petrolatum, Avena sativa straw extract, Dimethicone, Dihydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Hydroxyethyl urea, Propylene glycol, Lactic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Glycol stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearamide amp, Sodium hydroxide, Tapioca starch, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Parfum, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Amyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Linalool
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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 Essential HealingYOUR PRODUCT | GarnierBody Repair Body Lotion Dry Skin | NeutrogenaNorwegian Formula Deep Moisture Body Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $3.99 | $7.93+$3.94 | $3.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop |
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5
- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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