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COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream Versus Vanicream Moisturizing Cream

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Updated on July 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 1 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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

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Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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.

Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol

When to use

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream 18 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 13 ratings
Absorbs Well (8) Works Well (6) Hydrating (6)
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Sara

12 months ago
Review

I really love this product! Is super hydrating and a little bit on the thick side, but it doesn't feel greasy or heavy at all in oily skin, it absorbs really well without any pilling. It's also non-comedogenic so it won't break you out. And it doesn't have any kind of fragrance at all, so it's also great for sensitive skin. It really works for almost any skin type (only those who are allergic to Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#heavy
#absorbs well
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Kitty Lang

10 months ago
Review

This moisturizer gives your skin a very nice dewy finish. Which I love so much. It's also never caused me any breakouts or irritation. I love the whole propolis line. All the products are healing and super hydrating, and ever since I started using them my skin looks a little more healthy and clear!

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 11 ratings
Great Value (6) No Scent (6) Heavy (5)
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StanLoona_176

1 year ago
Review

calming and moisturizing!

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Elaine Morgan

4 months ago
Review

Let me start by saying I thought this was my holy grail for a long time. I don’t think this product caused any breakouts for me, but I don’t think it helped my skin nearly as much as I thought it did.

For one, this cream is both thick and drying. I’m not sure how that’s possible, but I always felt like my skin was never sufficiently hydrated after using this product, especially after a few Show more

#great value
#drying
#heavy
#no scent