Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Dry to Normal Sensitive Skin Versus Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion
Updated on March 28, 2025
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
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Dry to Normal Sensitive Skin 10 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Dry to Normal Sensitive Skin 10 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterCetearyl 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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Dry to Normal Sensitive Skin 10 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients
Reviews
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Dry to Normal Sensitive Skin 10 ingredients
Didnt see any benefits but it is safe and did not broke me out or strip my skin
Lo compre sin dudarlo ya que mi dermatóloga me lo receto, comencé a usarlo en mayo, pero desde ese entonces noté que mi producción de grasa aumento de manera increíble, a ese momento lo había atribuido al calor ya que estábamos pasando por temperaturas de hasta 40 grados, sin embargo también comence a notar que mi acné volvió a salir cuando se había controlado, hasta que leí una reseña sobre este Show more
Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients
She has never failed me. Never betrayed me. Steadfast. Loyal.
I really wanted to like this product as I have heard great things but it just didn't work well for me. It gave me tons of cc's while drying out and irritating my skin.
