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Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Facial Cleanser with Soothing Oat Versus Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer

Face Cleanser
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on July 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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When to use

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55% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Facial Cleanser with Soothing Oat 10 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1)
BubbIes's avatar

BubbIes

1 year ago
Review

This is a fantastic cleanser option for sensitive skin. This has become my HG because of how often I've returned to it after trying other cleansers that were simply too harsh or irritating. Affordable, accessible (you can find it in most drug stores), and does what I need it to do. Aveeno, hear my prayer and never discontinue or reformulate this!

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#works well

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer 19 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 79 ratings
No Scent (34) Light (31) Hydrating (29)
sword's avatar

sword

1 year ago
Review

Lightweight, calming, noncomedogenic moisturizer. It has a light/buttery texture and absorbs quickly. This works for my sensitive oily skin and doesn't break me out, and it doesn't cause sunscreen to pill/peel or anything.

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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SpikedMatcha316

2 years ago
Review

Best lightweight every face cream
This product is perfect for my dry combo skin. It's scentless and lightweight and makes my face feels hydrated. Perfect for everyday use.