Vaseline Lip Therapy Petroleum Jelly Cocoa Butter
Works for
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Theobroma cacao seed butterWorks well
“It lacks the top protective layer and so is more susceptible to dryness.”
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: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Aroma, 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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Petrolatum~23–35%
- 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 PetrolatumTheobroma cacao seed butter~8.4–12.6%
- 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 butterAroma~5.3–7.9%
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~1.9–2.9%
- 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 benzoateBenzyl cinnamate~0.9–1.3%
Limonene~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Petrolatum, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Aroma, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl cinnamate, Limonene
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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.
| VaselineLip Therapy Petroleum Jelly Cocoa ButterYOUR PRODUCT | Jack BlackNightmode™ Lip Treatment | CococareLip Balm Cocoa Butter | BlistexSimple and Sensitive Lip balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | $7.48 | $11.37+$3.89 | $13.10+$5.62 | $6.49−$0.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Sunflower Seed Oil | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Bioapteka Lip Balm Milk & Oat Oil TherapyEos Island Coconut Lip Butter Tube
Product summary
"Vaseline - Lip Therapy Petroleum Jelly Cocoa Butter" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 9.99CA$ in Canada, for 5.09$ in the United States and for 5.49£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 1 studies and safety reviews.
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