"Skincare Routine": South Africans Crack Jokes Over Mzansi Toddler’s Vaseline Antics

• A little girl's mischief with Vaseline has gone viral, leaving South Africa in stitches and sparking a wave of laughter across social media
• The video, shared on TikTok, showcased how she made good use of the product, along with her mom’s reaction
• Mzansi netizens took to the comments section to crack jokes over the toddler's shenanigans

A toddler has left South Africa in stitches with her mischief involving Vaseline, which has gone viral.

Toddler’s Vaseline anctis leaves SA cracking jokes

The little one was caught red-handed with a tub of Vaseline jelly, which she had managed to smear all over her face, leading to some serious laughter and jokes online.

Her mother, caught off guard by the toddler's creativity, shared the moment on TikTok under the handle @crixiekay_90 on 1 July 2025, showcasing how she found the little one happily playing with the sticky substance. The sight of the child’s face completely covered in the thick jelly was enough to send social media into a frenzy.

The adorable chaos sparked a wave of funny comments and memes from South Africans. Many were quick to draw comparisons to everything from the toddler looking like a "greasy superstar" to a "mini spa treatment gone wrong." The video, which shows the child’s innocent excitement and the mother’s equally amused reaction as she scolded her little girl, has become a hit across social media platforms.

This amusing incident reminds Mzansi of the unpredictable and often hilarious adventures that toddlers seem to get up to when left to their own devices.

While the toddler’s Vaseline antics may have caused a little mess, it’s clear that they’ve brought plenty of smiles to faces across the country. With South Africans’ creativity and sense of humour, the viral clip has quickly become a reminder of the joy that can be found in even the most unexpected situations.

Take a look at the video below:

SA is amused by the girl's antics

People in South Africa were entertained by the girl’s antics, as her playful mischief with Vaseline had the comments section buzzing with jokes and people sharing their thoughts on the funny moment.

Pumpkin Masuku simply said:

"Skincare routine."

Just_Sibongiseni was amused, adding:

"The relationship between kids and Vaseline must be studied ngeke le idinga i thesis."

Ngobeni_smg expressed:

"She's even breathing through her mouth, nose blocked."

MissT shared:

"She is still innocent until proven guilty... This video was taken without her consent; we cannot use it in the court of law."

Miss Sandra replied:

"Shine bright like a diamond."

ThinkBeforeUpost stated:

"She is so unbothered."

Tsholo_Chicks wrote:

"God forbid a girl wants her skin glowing and hydrated."

Monica commented:

"These kids need to be brand Ambassadors of Vaseline, because what is this?"

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Source: Briefly News