Works for
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Theobroma cacao seed butterWorks well
“Vaseline Cocoa Butter Lip care instantly softens and soothes, helping to repair - not just coat - your lip barrier.”
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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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.
| VaselineLip Therapy Tin Cocoa ButterYOUR PRODUCT | BlistexSimple and Sensitive Lip balm | Jack BlackNightmode Lip Treatment | CococareLip Balm Cocoa Butter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Price | $6.53 | $6.47 | $10.47+$3.94 | $12.70+$6.17 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Tripeptide-1 | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Vaseline - Lip Therapy Tin Cocoa Butter" can work well for skin moisturization.
Irritation risk
This lip sunscreen contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 9.69CA$ in Canada and from 0.97£ up to 5.49£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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