Vaseline skincare
Vaseline is an American skincare brand founded in 1870 and owned by Unilever since 1987.
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Vaseline is beloved for nourishing moisturizers and protective sunscreens formulated with glycerin and petrolatum. Its products suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, thanks to these deeply conditioning agents. For targeted concerns, the brand offers the Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion for acne-prone skin, the GLUTA-HYA for skin with dark spots, and the cocoa glow for mature skin. Research shows that its key ingredients actively benefit the skin, as glycerin significantly increased skin hydration and restored barrier function, while petrolatum accelerated re-epithelialization in superficial partial thickness burns.
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PetrolatumThis page covers some of the most popular Vaseline products; for the whole Vaseline range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 81.7k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Vaseline for fast-absorbing textures, deep moisturization, and healing severely dry skin. The most common complaints are greasy textures and being insufficient for very dry skin.
Highlights
Versatile, healing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “This cream provides lasting moisture and helps soothe very dry, sensitive skin. — Blue Seal Pure Petroleum Jelly Original”
- “What I love most about this product is how many different ways you can use it. — Blue Seal Pure Petroleum Jelly Original”
- “healed cracked heels overnight — VAS-PET JELLY”
Intense healing moisture and versatility Mostly Mentioned
- “Saved my cracked heels in one week — Original Healing Jelly”
- “Healed cracked lips overnight — Lip Therapy Advanced Healing”
- “Use it for diaper rash and cuts — Original Healing Jelly”
Deep moisturization and gentle care Mostly Mentioned
- “healed my cracked hands — Intensive Care Advanced Repair Lotion”
- “soaks in immediately — Intensive Care Advanced Repair Lotion”
- “Relieves dryness — cocoa glow”
Fast-absorbing, glowing moisturizers Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs instantly — Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion”
- “skin looks dewy immediately — GLUTA-HYA”
- “makes skin baby soft — GLUTA-HYA”
Pleasant fragrance and scent Often Mentioned
- “smells like heaven — GLUTA-HYA”
- “Smells luxurious — Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion”
Greasy and sticky texture complaints Often Mentioned
- “Feels heavy and sticky on face — Original Healing Jelly”
- “Feels sticky — cocoa glow”
- “feels sticky on skin — VAS-PET JELLY”
Strong or unpleasant fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like repellent — cocoa glow”
- “Dislike the vanilla scent — Lip Therapy Advanced Healing”
- “scent gave me a headache — GLUTA-HYA”
Moisture and hydration shortcomings Sometimes Noted
- “Not hydrating enough — Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion”
- “skin felt dry an hour later — GLUTA-HYA”
- “sits on top of skin — VAS-PET JELLY”
Packaging and design issues Sometimes Noted
- “Hate dipping fingers into the jar — Original Healing Jelly”
- “pump stopped working — Intensive Care Advanced Repair Lotion”
- “Hard to squeeze out — Lip Therapy Advanced Healing”
Consistency and texture issues Sometimes Noted
- “It's little thick, needs to rub on hands and apply. — Blue Seal Pure Petroleum Jelly Original”
- “spills out of tube — GLUTA-HYA”
- “formula feels watery — Intensive Care Advanced Repair Lotion”
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Questions and answers
Is Vaseline good for oily skin?
Vaseline offers several products that may help manage moisture, though many items carry warnings or caution for oily skin. Lovi rates the Vaseline-focused routine for oily skin as Superior.
Is Vaseline worth it?
Vaseline is a worthwhile choice, as the brand-focused routines rate Superior for dry, sensitive, and combination skin types. Reviewers frequently praise the products for providing versatile, intense healing moisture and deep moisturization. Lovi rates the Vaseline-focused routine Superior for dry skin.
What are Vaseline's best products?
Vaseline offers products like Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion and Intensive Care Advanced Repair Lotion, which help provide deep moisture and gentle care. Lovi rates the Vaseline products on this page High for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and mature skin.
Which Vaseline moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best Vaseline moisturizer for dry skin on this page is Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion, followed by Blue Seal Pure Petroleum Jelly Original and GLUTA-HYA. Lovi rates the routine using Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion as Superior for dry skin.
Does Vaseline cause breakouts?
Vaseline carries varying breakout risks depending on the specific product, with heavier jelly items tending to flag warnings or cautions for acne-roone skin while certain lotions rate at average fit levels. Petrolatum helps lock in moisture, but occlusive formulations may trigger breakouts for some users with oily or acne-prone skin.
Is Vaseline fragrance-free?
Most of the Vaseline products on this page list no fragrance, except for the Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion which contains scent.
What are the key ingredients in Vaseline products?
The key ingredients across the Vaseline products on this page are glycerin and petrolatum. Glycerin helps improve skin hydration, and petrolatum supports skin barrier function.
How do I build a Vaseline skincare routine?
To build a Vaseline routine for dry skin, start your morning with a cleanser, a hydrating toner, the Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion, and a sunscreen, and follow a similar cleansing and moisturizing evening routine with a serum and the same lotion. Lovi rates the Vaseline-focused routine Superior for dry skin.
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Where can I buy Vaseline, and how much does it cost?
Vaseline products are available on this page with prices in Ireland ranging from €5.93 to €27.58.
What are good alternatives to Vaseline?
CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are similar brands with pages on Lovi that can serve as alternatives. For dry skin, Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High while the Vaseline-focused routine is rated Superior.
Vaseline vs CeraVe: which is better?
When comparing Vaseline and CeraVe, Lovi rates the Vaseline-focused routine as Superior for dry skin, and High for CeraVe-focused routines. Both brands score as Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.
Who owns Vaseline, and where is it from?
Vaseline is an American brand founded in 1870, owned by Unilever since 1987.
Is Vaseline cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Vaseline as cruelty-free.
Is Vaseline good for dry skin?
Vaseline is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Vaseline-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The Vaseline products on this page include options like Intensive Care Advanced Repair Lotion and Original Healing Jelly that rate High for dry skin.
Which Vaseline sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
The Even Tone sunscreen is available for sensitive skin, where Lovi rates it Average for this skin type.
Is Vaseline good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Vaseline helps provide deep moisturization and gentle care, and Lovi rates the Vaseline-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Most of the Vaseline products on this page are fragrance-free, which helps avoid irritation for sensitive skin types.
Is Vaseline good for acne-prone skin?
Vaseline is generally not recommended for acne-prone skin, as many of its classic products carry warnings for this skin type. Lovi rates the Vaseline-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin, but individual pure jelly products may cause clogged pores.
Is Vaseline good for skin with dark spots?
Vaseline includes products that suit skin with dark spots, with Lovi rating GLUTA-HYA and Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion High for this concern. The brand relies on key ingredients like glycerin and petrolatum to deliver deep moisturization and gentle care.
Is Vaseline good for mature skin?
Vaseline is good for mature skin, with the brand offering specific moisturizers that target aging signs. Lovi rates Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion and GLUTA-HYA High for mature skin.
Research behind Vaseline's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
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