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Vaseline Lip Therapy - Cocoa Butter Versus Blistex Medicated SPF 15 Lip Balm

Lip Moisturizer
Lip Moisturizer
American Brand
American Brand

Updated on June 06, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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Vaseline Lip Therapy 4 ingredients

Blistex Medicated SPF 15 Lip Balm 23 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Vaseline Lip Therapy 4 ingredients

Blistex Medicated SPF 15 Lip Balm 23 ingredients

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.

The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.

Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:

“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”

INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".

However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.

In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.

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Emollient

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.

Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.

Learn more about Petrolatum
Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.

Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.

Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Ingredient Ratings

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When to use

Vaseline Lip Therapy 4 ingredients

Blistex Medicated SPF 15 Lip Balm 23 ingredients

107 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
97% use every day
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16 Routines
56% use in am
44% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

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Works Well 76% Great Value 71% Hydrating 59%
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