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CeraVe Eye Repair Cream Versus Vanicream Moisturizing Cream

Eye Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe Eye Repair Cream 41 ingredients

Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients

What's inside

What's inside

At a glance

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CeraVe Eye Repair Cream 41 ingredients

Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Eye Repair Cream

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.

As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.

It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.

Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.

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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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When to use

CeraVe Eye Repair Cream 41 ingredients

Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients

1,769 Routines
47% use in am
53% use in pm
97% use every day
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1,314 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
97% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

CeraVe Eye Repair Cream 41 ingredients

2.77
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Hydrating 44% No Scent 44% Irritating 33%

Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients

3.55
Overall rating
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What people say
Great Value 67% No Scent 67% Heavy 56%