Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35
Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion
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Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 Versus Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion

Sunscreen
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on March 28, 2025

Overview

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, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 36 ingredients

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 36 ingredients

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8%

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Homosalate 9.5%

Skin Conditioning
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.8%

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Octocrylene 7%

UV Absorber
Chemical UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

Skin Conditioning

Isopropyl Palmitate

Emollient
3-4 / 1 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Cetearyl Olivate

Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Palmitic Acid

Emollient
2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Leontopodium Alpinum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Oryza Sativa Lees Extract

Skin Conditioning

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Myristic Acid

Cleansing
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8%, Homosalate 9.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.8%, Octocrylene 7%, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Isopropyl Palmitate, Silica, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Myristic Acid, Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Tocopherol

Moisturizing Lotion

Water

Skin Conditioning

Petrolatum

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sorbitol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ceteareth-20

Cleansing
2 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Simethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-30 Stearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sorbic Acid

Preservative
Preservative Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Water, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Ceteareth-20, Simethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-30 Stearate, Sorbic Acid, BHT

Ingredient Ratings

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Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35
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10
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Moisturizing Lotion
10
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When to use

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 36 ingredients

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients

125 Routines
94% use in am
6% use in pm
98% use every day
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195 Routines
45% use in am
56% use in pm
95% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 36 ingredients

1.25
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Broke Me Out 50% Absorbs Well 25% Doesn't Work 25%
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Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients

4.14
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Great Value 40% No Scent 40% Absorbs Well 40%
See all reviews for Moisturizing Lotion
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