No. 01
in body
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How it works.
57% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 1 in body
Sample
84 redditors with explicit opinion · 48 positive · 15 negative · 21 neutral
Score
0.619 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 46–67% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/IndianMakeupAddicts
Vaseline · body
Recommended
Jelly
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TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Affordable occlusive that locks in moisture for slugging and healing cracked lips. One user found it caused irritation when used nightly with tretinoin.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.8 from 1,452 reviews — that's roughly 95% positive.
On Reddit: 57% of 84 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 37 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
What redditors love
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Seals in moisture when slugging over tretinoin
“In the summer I slug with Vaseline every 2-3 days (no Tret. And in the winter I slug every other day.”
u/Ok-Honey-8387 · r/tretinoin →
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Heals severely dry skin when used alone
“Finally on Saturday I gave in and only put Vaseline on it, the version they have with Cocoa butter and vitamin e. That was when I sa”
u/ImJustHere4TheCatz · r/30PlusSkinCare →
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Works as emergency barrier repair after irritation
“Skip tret for a night → Neutrogena HydroBoost Aqua Cream → slug with Vaseline”
u/Ok_Shift6898 · r/tretinoin →
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Gentler lip formula doesn't cause chapping like original
“the only lip blam which ever suited me since childhood i have used many like og Vaseline petroleum jelly that also chaps my lips tf out.”
u/Offlinend · r/IndianMakeupAddicts →
What they don’t
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Nightly slugging caused perioral skin issues with tretinoin
“I added squalane to my skincare and stopped slugging with Vaseline at night after tret and am so happy with my results.”
u/Appropriate-Safe-49 · r/tretinoin →
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Direct quotes
What 84 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/Valuable_Position_90
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r/30PlusSkinCare
the thing I think has 100% helped improve the most is slugging with vaseline!
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u/Beth21286
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r/SkincareAddiction
I use a £1.80 pot of vaseline... at least my lips are lovely and soft.
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u/ahuacamoli
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r/SkincareAddiction
Moisturize and use vaseline. My lips tend to crack and dry but if i use a thick layer of vaseline as a night
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u/ataraxia2622
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r/IndianSkincareAddicts
applying your lip balm post that + a thick coat of vaseline = softest lips. No other 'lip scrub' comes close.
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u/Offlinend
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r/IndianMakeupAddicts
the only lip blam which ever suited me since childhood i have used many like og Vaseline petroleum jelly that also chaps my lips tf out.
Soo Maybelline was the only one which used too
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"my mom used to buy that small ₹5 Vaseline (the OG blue one), and I clearly remember how nice and clean it smelled"
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"I slather it on my face before bed, on top of any anti aging creams that I hav"
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"I learned a trick of using Vaseline. One you sanitize the area, just make sure to keep putting Vaseline on top"
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"when I used vaseline, I got painful cysts all over my face so YMMV."
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"My go-to is Vaseline. I have tubes of it everywhere."
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"layer it on with Vaseline. Keeps my lip so plump next day with just little bit of lipbalm"
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"on top of moisturiser and then seal with Vaseline."
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"Stay out of the sun and Vaseline. Not too goopy, not dry. Use it like you would a moisturizer."
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"Vaseline (Indian version) and nivea have been the only ones that help decently."
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"Vaseline > seemed to make things worse over time"
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"pair it with Vaseline( one layer of castor oil on lips and top it with Vaseline) see the magic in morning"
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"Vaseline- best everyday lipbalm, hydrates doesn't crack or dry the lips"
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"In my home I use a giant tub of Vaseline"
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"Tried baby lips, Eos, Vaseline, Burt bees, and blistex but so far not good."
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"Apply a thick occlusive to lock in the tretinoin, I use Vaseline."
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"I love products with the same thickness as Vaseline's lip balms"
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"Aquaphor or vaseline. Moist skin heals fastest"
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"cover asap with a lipid-rich moisturiser or better yet, Vaseline. The redness will quiet down in a day or two"
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"I can just use Vaseline :)"
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"skin around my mouth. I added squalane to my skincare and stopped slugging with Vaseline at night after tret and am so happy with my results. Thank you to everyone's sug"
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"a seemingly neutral single ingredient product like Vaseline, then it only ends up harming my skin after a few days now."
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"To me it was an overpriced vaseline."
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"r stories?
Edit: UPDATE: I started applying moisturizer a few times a day with Vaseline on top, soft cleansing with either no soap or gentle soap and I’m already seeing"
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"e products, but it didn't help much. Finally on Saturday I gave in and only put Vaseline on it, the version they have with Cocoa butter and vitamin e. That was when I sa"
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"tinoin 0.25, vanicream daily facula moisturizer
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In the summer I slug with Vaseline every 2-3 days (no Tret. And in the winter I slug every other day. It really dep"
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"sunscreen + skin tint + benetint on cheeks and lips. curl my lashes with vaseline and a lash curler. that’s it."
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"I'm moisturizing, used vaseline, nivea, random hand creams but nothing is helping."
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"sometimes (if I remember) I slug it with vaseline."
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"Vaseline … Nothing seems to keep it moisturised."
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"Set fine lines with Vaseline"
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"Why Are Indian Consumers Receiving an Inferior Version of Vaseline?"
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"pretty sure vaseline sells low quality products in india compared to abroad"
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"use etude lip mask or use indewild and top it with vaseline☺️"
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"seal it with Vaseline. Every time I do this, I wake up with the redness noticeably reduced."
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"lock it in with Vaseline. My skin has done a complete 180"
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"I've tried retinols, moisturizer, vaseline, warm compresses you name it, but none it seems to be working."
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"I've tried ROC retinol eye creams, lotion, hyaluronic acid, Vaseline, and snail mucin. Every product just seems to make things worse"
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"Get a lipz moisturizer balm, along with some Vaseline."
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"consistently apply vaseline/petroleum jelly at the corners of your mouth daily"
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"consider lubricating your lips before the next round with Vaseline."
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"If you'll get milia from the vaseline, then consider squalane"
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"This is why I stay away from Vaseline, except the cocoa lotion"
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"gently remove dead skin cells and then apply Vaseline"
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"I also use vaseline, but more as an occlusive night mask/kind of slugging."
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"ritated:** Skip tret for a night → Neutrogena HydroBoost Aqua Cream → slug with Vaseline
Tret (and this sub) truly saved me, not just my skin, but my mental health too."
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"cover with an occlusive like vaseline/aquaphor every couple of hours"
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"Aquaphor/Vaseline — especially under the eyes."
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"Vaseline: lips only"
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"topped that with Vaseline."
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"occlude eyelids with Vaseline"
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"seal areas prone to dryness with vaseline"
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"I hydrate and reapply Vaseline."
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"apply Vaseline/Aquaphor/your petrolatum based balm of choice (petrolatum is the best occlusive)"
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"Thick occlusive cream great as an alternative to Vaseline."
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"tiny bit of blush and tinted Vaseline"
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"i am only wearing sunscreen and colourless vaseline."
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"Price of usa vaseline? It's shameful since for petroleum jelly we don't depend on foreign countries"
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"there is two types of Vaseline. one is skin protecting jelly and the other is blue seal jelly"
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"I've never even one that's as good as a well-formulated lip balm or just plain Vaseline."
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"less greasy feeling than Vaseline"
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"An emollient can be occlusive = sealing like Vaseline."
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"go for an occlusive ointment like Aquaphor/Vaseline/CeraVe Healing Ointment, especially overnight with cotton gloves"
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"putting an occlusive, like Vaseline, over tretinoin increases dryness and irritation"
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"Mini Vaseline (Daiso JP)"
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"it's Vaseline, but it was manufactured in Thailand (written on the back of the product)"
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"it's protective like Vaseline."
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"the treatment for which is usually antifungal/antibacterial + vaseline."
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"Glycerin. Rosewater. Rice flour. Honey. Matcha. Vaseline."
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"NMF (any cream or lotion) Emolene Boroline Vaseline"
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"mascara that isn't waterproof comes off with warm water and a bit of soap or Vaseline"
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"doesn't use any skincare other than Vaseline, and usually wears protective clothing instead of sunscreen"
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"It has the exact same consistency as Vaseline, & it straight up repels water apposed to rinsing cleanly."
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"It's the same concept as Vaseline, but scar gel contains a lot of silicone polymers"
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"Vaseline, moisturisers and lube can help prolong scent longevity by reducing evaporation"
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"mix of a really dark old red lipstick unknown source and the red Emily in Paris vaseline"
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"Peroxides, apple cider vinegar, balmex, Vaseline… I don't have health insurance right now"
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