Vaseline Lip Therapy Cocoa Butter: My Winter Life Saver

The author trudging to class.
Hello, darkness, my old friend...

Well, well, well... I had thought that it was warming up here, but according to the forecast, my "spring break" next week will involve snow and subfreezing temperatures. So. The Midwest strikes again! Anyways, what a perfect time to discuss the best way I've found to protect my lips from this kind of weather.

You know there's tornadoes here too? I left the beach for this? (Graduate education, etc, etc)

After moving here from California last fall, I am (still) in the midst of my first "real" winter. As such, I am on high alert of developing chapped, peeling skin and lips. As the weather transitioned from hot and sweltering to freezing cold and bone dry, it became very clear that my old lip balms were not cutting it. After browsing Target's website during a sale last November, I ordered several potential replacements. Vaseline Lip Therapy in Cocoa Butter is the winner by a mile!

The winning lip balm stands victorious over its fallen competitors...

Packaging
It comes in a small tin containing 0.6 oz. This may seem tiny, but a little goes a long way. There are some reviews complaining that the lid is difficult to take off, but I haven't had any problems.

Application
To apply, I just swipe a little balm on my fingertip and spread it on my lips. Some people might find sticking their fingers in the tin every time a little icky, which I get. I'm okay with it because I only use it once in the morning and once at night, so I'm at home, and I wash my hands right before. However, this isn't something I would carry around in my bag or take to work, unless I was confident I could easily wash/sanitize my hands.

Texture
As you might guess, the texture is similar to regular Vaseline, but the Lip Therapy version is a little thicker, smoother, and less greasy. It spreads easily and leaves a thin, smooth layer that lasts for hours and protects against the elements. It wears away gradually, faster if you're eating or drinking (like any lip product).

There is a light cocoa butter scent, which fades after 20 minutes or so. If you like the smell of cocoa butter, it's a nice bonus; if not, I doubt it's strong enough to be a deal breaker. Personally, I don't have a strong sense of smell, so I didn't even notice it until I sniffed the actual tin, lol.

Ingredients
In my experience, plain Vaseline protects lips from losing moisture but doesn't do much actual moisturizing. I feel like the addition of cocoa butter really gives this product a 1-2 punch: hydration and protection! Also, if you're into short ingredients lists, Vaseline Lip Therapy only has three: petrolatum, cocoa butter, and flavor/aroma.

Results 
Vaseline Lip Therapy Cocoa Butter has been a life saver (lip saver) for me this winter. Even on days when it's below freezing and super dry, my lips feel great. Once I started using this product in the morning and evening, I went from applying chapstick like every ten minutes to... maybe once or twice during the day. Total game changer.

The penguins approve!

Value
As far as price goes, there's everything from basic $1 drugstore chapsticks to $40 lip crèmes from France. A Vaseline Lip Therapy tin is currently $3.49 at Target, which places it safely in the "good deal" zone for me. Especially considering I only need to use it twice a day instead of the 20 times a day I was using my old lip balms!

Overall Rating
This is an HG for me, for sure.
5/5!

Where to buy:
Target, 0.6oz tin currently $3.49 ($5.82/oz)
You can also buy a little 0.25oz tub for $1.79 ($7.16/oz), if you'd like to try it out.
Vaseline Lip Therapy also comes in Aloe, Rosy, and Original versions, which I haven't tried, but they also receive high ratings.

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