Lip Therapy Original — Reddit Reviews
by Vaseline
Updated August 1, 2026
Inexpensive and widely used occlusive — locks in moisture effectively on lips and dry patches
What the community says
Classic petroleum jelly occlusive favored on lip eczema and dry skin by r/SkincareAddiction, often layered thinly over treatments but sometimes causing milia or redness in sensitive areas.
What this means for you
What people love
- Inexpensive and widely used occlusive — locks in moisture effectively on lips and dry patches
- Simple formula with no fragrance or irritants — good for eczema-prone and sensitive skin
- Versatile: used as a night lips treatment, over tretinoin to prevent dryness, and as a skin barrier sealant
Watch out for
- Can feel heavy and greasy, especially the jar version, leading some to dislike the texture
- Some users report milia formation when applied to the face, particularly around eyes or delicate skin
- Redness or irritation reported by a minority, often linked to overuse or sensitive skin around lips
Product details
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Real Reddit threads
18 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/tretinoin +5 more
“Good ole tiny Vaseline cocoa butter lip tub is my daily driver.”
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“I’m team Aquaphor over vasaline every day.”
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“Agreed on laneige&aquaphore 💯.”
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“- Vaseline”
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“My usual lip balms would hurt me so i used Vaseline”
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“i went back to Vaseline”
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“Vaseline Lip Balm”
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“Vaseline Lip Balm Night”
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“Vaseline lip therapy”
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“I also have stopped using the Vaseline lip therapy because I started getting redness above my upper lip”
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“I'm not sure if that's what caused it.”
Cautionary
“Vaseline lip therapy is the only thing that has ever worked for me”
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“Have you tried any other occlusive balms like Vaseline or aquaphor?”
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“Vaseline! Slather it on before you go to bed, and throughout the day.”
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“+1 for Vaseline”
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“Vaseline / white petroleum is the best for stopping transdermal water loss”
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“Vaseline Lip Therapy Original saved the day (and my lips).”
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