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Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Baby Versus CeraVe Moisturizing Cream - US

Other Bath & Body
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

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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

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When to use

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14% use in am
86% use in pm
86% use every day
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Reviews

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Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Baby 2 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Great Value (1) Heavy (1) Light Scent (1)
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ays

6 days ago
Review

MY LOVE <3
i use this EVERYWHERE including my face when it gets too dry. just apply a thin coat on top of your moisturizer and wake up with the smoothest skin
be careful this is NOT a moisturizer it does not hydrate.
use it to lock in moisture

#great value
#heavy
#sticky
#light scent

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 98 ratings
Heavy (30) No Scent (20) Great Value (18)
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kyniwi

1 year ago
Review

It burns if I have any dry patches (under my nose in the winter for example) and does not sink in very well. I’m pretty sure this has been causing me to have blackheads, whiteheads, and milia all over my cheeks and chin. seriously overhyped.

#broke me out
#irritating
#heavy
#no scent
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AshN.

1 year ago
Review

As a person with really dry skin (At time of review), this is a wonderful product that keeps my face hydrated throughout the evenings and great for sensitive skin. Considering that it is a thick product, a little goes a long way, which is why I think for the amount you get at the price point it is a great buy. Only thing I wish it had was a pump like the Vanicream Moisturizing Cream just because I Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#heavy
#absorbs well