I’ve been using Vaseline since childhood, and there’s one simple reason why: It just works. From the OG jelly to the Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Lotion, you can always find the brand’s products in my bathroom. But even I wasn’t entirely prepared for how its latest entry, the Radiant X Collection, would take my body care routine to a whole new—and more personal—level.
Crafted in partnership with leading Black dermatologists and supercharged with ingredients that address the specific needs of skin of color (dryness, dullness, and hyperpigmentation), this line was made for us, by us. “Radiant X is truly a passion project,” says Caroline Robinson, MD, a board-certified dermatologist involved with the development of the line. “I was able to work closely with Vaseline scientists and experts to co-create thoughtful and effective products designed with melanin-rich skin in mind.”
The collection comprises four products: Replenishing Hydrating Body Oil, Even Tone Nourishing Body Lotion, Deep Nourishment Body Cream, and Deep Nourishment Hand Butter. You can use each individually, but I quickly discovered that they’re even more of a force as a team. The regal gold-and-sapphire packaging and wholly divine smell are serious pluses as well. One more bonus? Nothing in the line is priced over $20.
So let’s get into the nitty gritty of each product, shall we?
Vaseline Radiant X Replenishing Hydrating Body Oil
As soon as I get out of the shower, this is what I reach for to lock in moisture. Made with a blend of jojoba oil, coconut oil, and vitamin E, and composed of one percent lipids, it makes my skin feel smooth and gives it an immediate glow. I also love that it doesn’t take its sweet time to get absorbed, unlike so many other oils I’ve tried—so I never have to worry about residue potentially staining my clothes.
Vaseline Radiant X Even Tone Nourishing Body Lotion
You see this lotion right here? She’s that girl—a total game-changer. I like to layer it on top of the Replenishing Hydrating Body Oil. It’s formulated with one percent niacinamide, a powerhouse ingredient that addresses issues like discoloration and hyperpigmentation. Just as the brand found in its clinical trials, I started to notice my dark spots lightening around the two-week mark.
Vaseline Radiant X Deep Nourishment Body Cream
I like to give the driest parts of my body—like my legs and elbows—some extra love, and that’s where this one comes in. The Deep Nourishment Body Cream is made with ultra-rich ingredients including 100 percent shea butter, coconut oil, and peptides, which make it the perfect solution for itchy, rough areas.
Vaseline Radiant X Deep Nourishment Hand Butter
I don’t leave home without this in my bag. Less than a dime-size amount leaves my hands feeling beyond soft, without any greasiness. Formulated with 100 percent shea butter, coconut oil, vitamin C, and peptides, it not only makes my hands feel moisturized, but also helps firm my skin and even out discoloration over time.
