Vaseline Moisturising Jelly Cocoa Butter
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Theobroma cacao seed butterStrong evidence
“Moisturising Jelly Cocoa Butter”
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
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“But when skin is dry, its surface becomes uneven and rough, leaving it looking dull.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 3 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 PetrolatumParfum~9–13.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTheobroma cacao seed butter~5.1–7.7%
- 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 butterBht~3.6–5.4%
Tocopheryl acetate~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholButylphenyl methylpropional~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCoumarin~0.4–0.9%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.6%
Limonene~0.15–0.6%
- 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, Parfum, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Bht, Tocopheryl acetate, Benzyl alcohol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, 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.
| VaselineMoisturising Jelly Cocoa ButterYOUR PRODUCT | CococareLip Balm Cocoa Butter | Jack BlackNightmode™ Lip Treatment | PalmersCocoa Butter Formula Lotion Bottle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | $3.27 | $1.79−$1.48 | $11.41+$8.14 | $11.38+$8.11 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Tripeptide-1 | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Vaseline - Moisturising Jelly Cocoa Butter" works well for improving skin hydration
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 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 from 2.45£ up to 5.68£ 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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