I had never actually tried a vaporizing product like Mentholatum before this, although I'd seen similar products in the store, so this was a new experience. The packaging boasts that it contains 100% natural ingredients including menthol and eucalyptus, which I feel is a plus since so many cold and cough suppressants are just loaded with chemicals.
The product is applied using the bottle's built-in rollerball which disperses the product evenly across the skin surface as desired. Although it's not supposed to leave a mess since supposedly it vaporizes, there is a little bit of a residue that remains after the product is applied but it doesn't necessarily feel overly sticky nor does it stain clothing. I was surprised at the strength of the menthol scent! It's almost a little overpowering; while it didn't seem to be quite as effective as I'd hoped as a cough suppressant, it definitely clears the sinuses!
I was somewhat satisfied with the results. I'm not sure that this would be my go-to option for a "maximum-strength cough relief" medicine, but it does at least help somewhat.
[I was recruited to try this product for free and share my honest review]