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 includes products like the Intensive Care Advanced Repair Lotion that carry warning or caution labels for oily skin, but the Vaseline-focused routine for oily skin rates Superior on Lovi. Glycerin and petrolatum help deliver moisture, though some reviewers note greasy or sticky textures.
Is Vaseline worth it?
Vaseline is a worthwhile choice offering versatile and deeply moisturizing products that help care for dry and sensitive skin. Lovi rates the Vaseline-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention fast-absorbing, glowing moisturizers, though some note greasy textures.
What are Vaseline's best products?
Vaseline offers several top products for various skin needs, with Lovi rating the Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion High for dry skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin. Additionally, the Original Healing Jelly and Intensive Care Advanced Repair Lotion earn High fit ratings specifically for dry skin.
Dermatology, 2000Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which Vaseline moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best Vaseline moisturizer for dry skin is Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion, followed by Blue Seal Pure Petroleum Jelly Original and GLUTA-HYA. Lovi rates the Vaseline-focused routine for dry skin as Superior.
Does Vaseline cause breakouts?
Vaseline products such as Original Healing Jelly and Intensive Care Advanced Repair Lotion carry warning or caution labels for acne-prone and oily skin types, meaning they may trigger breakouts for some people. Reviewers frequently mention greasy and sticky texture complaints, which can contribute to these concerns. Lovi rates the Vaseline-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.
Is Vaseline fragrance-free?
Most of the Vaseline products on this page list no fragrance, as 8 of the 9 options are fragrance-free. The Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion is the only product on the page that includes fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Vaseline products?
The key ingredients across the Vaseline products are glycerin and petrolatum. Glycerin helps provide moisture, while petrolatum helps protect and soothe dry skin.
How do I build a Vaseline skincare routine?
To build a Vaseline routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating facial cleanser, a hydrating toner, the Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion as your moisturizer, and an SPF. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, a serum, and the same moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine.
Where can I buy Vaseline, and how much does it cost?
Vaseline products on this page are available in stores in Singapore. Prices range from S$20.01 to S$40.23, with most falling between these amounts.
What are good alternatives to Vaseline?
Similar brands with pages on Lovi that can serve as alternatives to Vaseline include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin, compared to Superior for the Vaseline routine.
Vaseline vs CeraVe: which is better?
Lovi rates the Vaseline-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to High or Superior ratings for CeraVe-focused routines across those same skin types. Reviewers often mention Vaseline moisturizers as versatile and fast-absorbing, though some users complain of a greasy or sticky texture.
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?
Yes, Vaseline helps dry skin because its formulas feature key ingredients like glycerin and petrolatum that provide intense moisture and protect the skin barrier. Lovi rates the Vaseline-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention its versatile, healing moisturizers.
Which Vaseline sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
Even Tone is the sunscreen on this page for sensitive skin, with a Lovi fit level of Average.
Is Vaseline good for sensitive skin?
Lovi rates the Vaseline-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. The individual products on the page vary, with Original Healing Jelly rating Low while Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion rates High for sensitive skin.
Is Vaseline good for acne-prone skin?
Vaseline includes products that range from Caution to Warning for acne-prone skin, while Lovi rates the Vaseline-focused routine Superior for this skin type.
Is Vaseline good for skin with dark spots?
Vaseline includes products like GLUTA-HYA and Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion that rate High for skin with dark spots. Lovi rates the brand's overall fit for dark spots using a variety of targeted formulations containing key ingredients like petrolatum and glycerin.
Dermatology, 2000Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is Vaseline good for mature skin?
Lovi rates GLUTA-HYA and Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion High for mature skin, while several other Vaseline products on this page receive lower fit levels. Glycerin and Petrolatum help deliver deep moisturization to keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Research behind Vaseline's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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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