Amazon Basics Healing Ointment & Skin Protectant for Dry & Cracked Skin, Chapped Lips, Minor Cuts and Scrapes, Moisturizing Barrier Cream, Fragrance Free, 14 oz, 1-Pack Review
Our verdict
A large, budget-friendly petrolatum ointment marketed as a skin protectant for dry, cracked skin, chapped lips, and minor cuts and scrapes, built for whole-body barrier use rather than as a dedicated facial or lip product.
Check price on AmazonBest for
Anyone who wants a big, inexpensive jar of petrolatum-based protectant for dry hands, lips, minor scrapes, and general rough patches around the house.
Skip if
You want a lightweight, fast-absorbing lip balm for daily wear, or you prefer fragrance and flavor in your lip care, since this is an unscented, occlusive ointment.
- Priced 13% below the category median ($9.96 across 112 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 4,100 owner ratings
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Popularity3.8/5
4,100 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other anti-aging skincare: serums, night creams, facial peels, wrinkle patches and anti-aging devices we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['This is Amazon Basics Healing Ointment and Skin Protectant, sold in a 14 oz size for $8.68. It is built around petrolatum as its active ingredient and is marketed for dry and cracked skin, chapped lips, and minor cuts and scrapes, positioning it as a multi-use moisturizing barrier cream rather than a lip-specific balm.', 'The listing notes it is fragrance-free and formulated for adults, and its large 14 oz size reflects a whole-family, whole-body use case rather than the small, pocket-sized tubes typical of dedicated lip balms.', 'With around 4,100 reviews and a 4.6 average, it is one of the more heavily reviewed products in this roundup, reflecting its broad appeal as an everyday household staple rather than a niche specialty item.']
Pros
- Large 14 oz size at a low price of $8.68
- Petrolatum-based formula suited to dry, cracked skin and chapped lips
- Fragrance-free formulation
- Nearly 4,100 reviews with a strong 4.6 average
- Versatile use across lips, hands, and minor scrapes
Cons
- Thick, occlusive texture rather than a lightweight daily balm feel
- Jar or tub format is less convenient for on-the-go lip application than a stick
- Not formulated as a targeted, cosmetic lip treatment
Performance notes
Petrolatum works by forming an occlusive layer on the skin's surface, which helps slow water loss from underneath rather than adding moisture itself. That makes it especially useful on cracked, worn skin and chapped lips where the priority is sealing in what moisture is already there, though it feels heavier and greasier than lighter balms built with butters or oils.
What buyers say
A 4.6 average from roughly 4,100 reviews is a strong, well-established result for a household staple product, suggesting consistent performance across a very large and diverse group of buyers over time.
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Frequently asked questions
Can this ointment be used on the lips as well as the skin?
Yes, the listing specifically markets it for chapped lips in addition to dry and cracked skin and minor cuts and scrapes, so it is designed as a multi-purpose protectant rather than a lips-only product.
Does this ointment have a scent?
No, the listing describes it as fragrance-free, which fits its positioning as a simple, no-frills skin protectant.
How is this different from a typical lip balm stick?
This comes in a larger 14 oz format built around petrolatum, making it more of a household skin protectant for lips, hands, and minor scrapes, rather than a pocket-sized, cosmetic-style lip balm stick.