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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Healing Ointment (Old Formulation) versus Vanicream Vaniply Ointment .

Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on November 27, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Body Lotion Canadian Brand Canada
Facial Treatment American Brand United States

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (4)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

CeraVe Healing Ointment (Old Formulation) contains this as ingredient number 4.

Vanicream Vaniply Ointment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

61% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
0% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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CeraVe Healing Ointment (Old Formulation) 18 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

Vanicream Vaniply Ointment 7 ingredients

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