Original Healing Jelly — Reddit Reviews
by Vaseline
Updated August 19, 2026
Petrolatum-based occlusive locks moisture for barrier repair; greasy and can clog pores.
What the community says
A thick, petrolatum-heavy ointment that seals in hydration by forming a protective barrier. Favored for damaged or dry skin repairs, especially for lips and very dry patches. The greasy texture and occasional breakouts limit its use for oily or acne-prone skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 29 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Effective occlusive barrier to lock in moisture
- Widely used for healing dry, irritated, or compromised skin
- Fragrance-free and minimal ingredients reduce irritation risk
Watch out for
- Greasy texture feels heavy and uncomfortable
- May clog pores and cause breakouts for acne-prone users
- Not suitable for daytime or under makeup use due to shine
Product details
Use caution
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Real Reddit threads — 1,546 mentions across 29 threads
Vaseline Original Healing Jelly on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 5 more, summarized.
“plain Vaseline on my lips before bed has done wonders for me.”
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“It protects like vasaline would but better”
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“Vaseline on my lips before bed”
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“I washed it with a very gentle wash and then kept it moist with Vaseline.”
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“It actually healed incredibly well and I was left with no scarring at all.”
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“Obviously a lot of that will be genetic, but it is possible if you are very diligent about the care for a couple weeks.”
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“Seal everything w Vaseline”
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“Dude! I thought only me seal their whole face with vaseline overnight lol.”
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“i’m amazes you can seal your whole face with vaseline and not break out!”
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“and just a bit of Vaseline at night.”
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“Her routine? She uses her body wash and lotion on her face when she showers, and just a bit of Vaseline at night.”
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“then apply Vaseline.”
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“I apply it on a wet face, wait 30ish seconds, then apply my Cerave PM, wait about a minute, then apply Vaseline.”
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“Is that right?”
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“top w Vaseline”
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“after I wash and moisturize/top w Vaseline”
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“It’s been a nice and easy addition.”
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