Vaseline VAS-PET JELLY for oily acne-prone skin
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A poor match for oily acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily, acne-prone skin as white petrolatum is highly occlusive, trapping oil and worsening breakouts. This ingredient actively exacerbates your main concerns without offering any benefits.
- The product provides moderate moisturizing by enhancing barrier resilience, but this function is secondary to its pore-clogging potential for your skin type.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 20.1k+ reviewsBased 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 oily acne-prone skin?
Lovi advises against this moisturizer because its petroleum jelly is very heavy and traps oil, which may easily worsen breakouts on oily, acne-prone skin. A product for this skin needs lightweight hydrators, soothing extracts, and brightening agents that do not clog pores or add excess oil.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
White petrolatum makes this moisturizer a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin because it traps oil and worsens breakouts. Skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators, soothing extracts, peptides, brightening agents, and an absence of heavy oils.
What does Petroleum Jelly do for oily acne-prone skin?
Petroleum jelly is generally a poor fit for oily, acne-prone skin because it creates a heavy seal on the surface that may trap oil and clog pores. While it is very safe and rarely causes allergic reactions, skin of this type needs lightweight, breathable hydrators and ingredients that help clear blemishes without blocking pores.
Where does this moisturizer go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer is a poor match for your oily, acne-prone skin because it creates a heavy barrier that traps oil and may worsen breakouts. Instead, this skin type needs a lightweight, non-clogging moisturizer that hydrates while keeping pores clear.
Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?
It is best to avoid using this moisturizer with retinol on oily acne-prone skin, because it is heavy and tends to trap oil, which may worsen breakouts. This skin type needs light, non-pore-clogging moisturizers with ingredients like ceramides or licochalcone to keep the skin calm and balanced while using retinol.
How often should I use this moisturizer?
You should not use this moisturizer on your oily, acne-prone skin because it is heavy and may trap oil to worsen breakouts. Skin of this type needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin instead.
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
Yes, this moisturizer can easily clog pores and worsen breakouts on oily acne-prone skin because its heavy, sealing texture traps oil and blocks the skin. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and non-clogging ingredients that balance moisture without sealing in excess oil.
Can I use this moisturizer around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizer on the thin skin around your eyes and on your body. Because the skin on the body is thicker and the eye area has fewer oil glands than the face, this heavy ingredient is less likely to cause clogged pores and breakouts there.
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, 2020Topical 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, 2000Topically 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
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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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