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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe SA Renewing Foot Cream versus Vaseline Clinical Care™ Cracked Heel Rescue Foot Cream .

Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on February 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe foot cream. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones and sulfates

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Foot Cream Canadian Brand Canada
Foot Cream American Brand United States

Foot Cream

Foot care products are created to treat the skin on feet.

Foot Cream

Foot care products are created to treat the skin on feet.

Price

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

BHA
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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CeraVe SA Renewing Foot Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Vaseline Clinical Care™ Cracked Heel Rescue Foot Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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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CeraVe SA Renewing Foot Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Vaseline Clinical Care™ Cracked Heel Rescue Foot Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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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CeraVe SA Renewing Foot Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Vaseline Clinical Care™ Cracked Heel Rescue Foot Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

CeraVe SA Renewing Foot Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Vaseline Clinical Care™ Cracked Heel Rescue Foot Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
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 SA Renewing Foot Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Vaseline Clinical Care™ Cracked Heel Rescue Foot Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

44% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
72% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

CeraVe SA Renewing Foot Cream 25 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Drying (1) Irritating (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1)
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specialuniquesnowflake

2 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

This has a nice texture, smell and feel on the skin, but makes my feet itchy SO BAD it wakes me up at night, weird stuff. Probably ok to use once a...

This has a nice texture, smell and feel on the skin, but makes my feet itchy SO BAD it wakes me up at night, weird stuff. Probably ok to use once a week or so, scrub the skin when it starts to peel and otherwise use something more hydrating that doesn't contain BHA.

Vaseline Clinical Care™ Cracked Heel Rescue Foot Cream 18 ingredients

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