🇳🇱Netherlands

Vaseline VAS-PET JELLY for acne-prone skin

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A poor match for acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Extremely low suitability for your combination skin as white petrolatum occludes pores, potentially worsening acne and breakouts without offering targeted benefits for your skin concerns.
  • While white petrolatum provides moderate moisturization and barrier support, it lacks ingredients to address your primary goal of managing acne, blemishes, and breakouts.

How to apply

  • Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
  • Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
  • Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
  • Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 20.1k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users universally praise this product as a "holy grail" occlusive that effectively heals severe dryness, cracked heels, and chapped lips by locking in moisture. Some users note a greasy texture and messy packaging, while a few mention concerns about pore clogging or it not being a hydrator on its own.

Highlights

  • Intense moisture barrier Mostly Mentioned
    • “healed cracked heels overnight”
    • “saved my winter skin”
    • “best for chapped lips”
  • Extremely versatile Often Mentioned
    • “removes waterproof mascara”
    • “great for diaper rash”
    • “used for slugging”
    • “heals minor cuts/scrapes”
  • Unbeatable value Often Mentioned
    • “tub lasts forever”
    • “cheapest skincare product I own”
    • “better than expensive creams”
    • “huge jar for the price”
  • Gentle & safe Sometimes Noted
    • “no irritation on sensitive skin”
    • “fragrance-free”
    • “safe for my baby”
    • “dermatologist recommended”
  • Greasy texture Sometimes Noted
    • “feels sticky on skin”
    • “leaves grease marks on sheets”
    • “takes forever to absorb”
    • “too heavy for day use”
  • Messy packaging Rarely Noted
    • “hate dipping fingers in jar”
    • “gets under fingernails”
    • “tub gets slippery”
    • “unhygienic container”
  • Not a hydrator Rarely Noted
    • “sits on top of skin”
    • “doesn't moisturize if skin is dry underneath”
    • “needs lotion applied first”
  • Pore clogging concerns Rarely Noted
    • “caused breakouts on oily skin”
    • “too heavy for acne-prone face”
    • “felt like skin couldn't breathe”

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Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise against Vaseline Vas-Pet Jelly for acne-prone skin?

Vaseline VAS-PET JELLY is a poor match for acne-prone skin because petroleum jelly blocks pores, which may lead to more breakouts. A moisturizer for this skin needs ingredients that help with acne and blemishes, soothe irritation, and provide hydration without blocking pores.

Which ingredients make this moisturizer a poor fit for acne-prone skin?

White Petrolatum is a poor fit for acne-prone skin because it blocks pores and may worsen breakouts. A suitable moisturizer for this skin needs ingredients that manage acne and blemishes, offer soothing extracts, and provide hydration without allergens or heavy barriers.

What does Petroleum Jelly do for acne-prone skin?

Petroleum jelly is generally not recommended for acne-prone skin because heavy barriers may trap oil and clog pores, potentially leading to breakouts. Acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-clogging hydrators and gentle exfoliants that keep pores clear.

Where does this moisturizer go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This moisturizer is a poor match for acne-prone skin because petroleum jelly blocks pores and may worsen breakouts. A suitable moisturizer for this skin needs lightweight ingredients that provide hydration without clogging pores, alongside targeted ingredients to manage blemishes.

Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?

Using this product with retinol is unlikely to be a good fit because petrolatum blocks pores and may worsen breakouts on acne-prone skin. This skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with ceramides or soothing ingredients that support the skin barrier without clogging pores.

How often should I use this moisturizer?

This moisturizer is a poor match for acne-prone skin because petroleum jelly blocks pores and may worsen breakouts. Acne-prone skin needs a lighter moisturizer that hydrates without clogging pores while helping to manage blemishes.

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

Yes, it may clog pores and worsen breakouts on acne-prone skin because petroleum jelly blocks pores and lacks ingredients to help manage blemishes. This skin type needs light hydrators and blemish-fighting ingredients instead of heavy sealants.

Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

This moisturizer is generally too heavy for the delicate skin around the eyes and may clog pores on the body, though it helps soothe very dry areas. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and skin-clearing ingredients to safely care for acne-prone skin.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Dermatology, 2000

What the research says

  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Topical treatment with skin-identical lipids in a petrolatum-rich cream base showed no superiority over pure petrolatum in promoting normalization of barrier recovery and inflammation in detergent- and tape-stripped-perturbed human skin over 14 days.

    Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2000
  • Topically applied extra virgin olive oil and petrolatum both significantly improved skin barrier function and microtopographic features in 54 healthy adult volunteers, with petrolatum exerting stronger occlusive effects and extra virgin olive oil uniquely promoting epidermal renewal.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025

Ingredients

White Petrolatum Usp

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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