greasy but effective [SEP] i like the smell of this stuff it is light and pleasant the cream is very greasy and uncomfortably reminds me of diaper rash cream it does work to reduce redness i apply before showering then rub it in as well as possible and go to sleep in the morning skin is soft and feels protected it is occlusive probably not good if you have oily skin but for dry irritated it is goodeta daughter used this overnight for chapped lips and says it is absolute magic that she woke up and they were healed