Lip Therapy Original — Reddit Reviews
by Vaseline
Updated August 18, 2026
Petrolatum occlusive locks moisture in dry, sensitive skin; greasy and pore-clogging risk.
What the community says
This petrolatum-heavy balm is a classic occlusive used to seal moisture and protect dry, chapped skin. It works well as a spot treatment or overnight sealant, but its greasy feel and potential to clog pores or irritate acne-prone skin are notable drawbacks.
What this means for you
What people love
- Strong occlusive barrier to seal moisture
- Inexpensive and widely available
- Minimal ingredients, suitable for sensitive skin
Watch out for
- Greasy texture can be uncomfortable for daily use
- Can cause or worsen breakouts in acne-prone users
- Some experience redness or irritation, especially on active skin
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Real Reddit threads — 54 mentions across 30 threads
Vaseline Lip Therapy Original on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/tretinoin and 4 more, summarized.
“Good ole tiny Vaseline cocoa butter lip tub is my daily driver.”
Mentioned
“I’m team Aquaphor over vasaline every day.”
Mentioned
“Agreed on laneige&aquaphore 💯.”
Mentioned
“- Vaseline”
Positive
“My usual lip balms would hurt me so i used Vaseline”
Positive
“i went back to Vaseline”
Positive
“I use a £1.80 pot of vaseline.”
Positive
“at least my lips are lovely and soft.”
Positive
“I stick with plain Vaseline though.”
Positive
“Vaseline Lip Balm”
Mentioned
“Vaseline Lip Balm Night”
Mentioned
“apply aquaphor or Vaseline on my mouth when I goto bed so the irritation starts to heal more overnight”
Positive
“put vaseline on the corners before you get going, and at night and in the morning so that the skin stays moisturizes.”
Positive
“I just smother my lips and especially the corners of my mouth ... in Vaseline ... Eventually it heals and the redness fades”
Positive
“Vaseline lip therapy”
Cautionary
“I also have stopped using the Vaseline lip therapy because I started getting redness above my upper lip”
Cautionary
“I'm not sure if that's what caused it.”
Cautionary
