C
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The iconic blue tin, unchanged for over 100 years. Heavy mineral oil and paraffin base with panthenol. Effective occlusive moisture barrier but contains fragrance and mineral oil derivatives that modern dermatology is moving away from.
Score breakdown
D
Efficacy
C
Safety
C
Comedogenicity
B
Transparency
C
Skin-type fit
Strengths
- Extremely affordable
- Effective moisture barrier
- Panthenol included
- Iconic, proven formula
Weaknesses
- Mineral oil and paraffin base
- Contains fragrance
- No active ingredients
- Heavy, occlusive (may clog pores)
- Lanolin can sensitize
Full ingredient list
Formula analysed from the declared INCI · Updated July 25, 2026