Epionce Medical Barrier Cream Versus Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
Updated on November 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Epionce Medical Barrier Cream 37 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Epionce Medical Barrier Cream 37 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllium Fistulosum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCyclomethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingWater, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Cyclohexasiloxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allium Fistulosum Bulb Extract, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Beeswax, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclomethicone, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hexylene Glycol, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, PEG-100 Stearate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Phytosphingosine, Phytosterols, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Triethanolamine
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 WaterPetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateIngredient Ratings
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Epionce Medical Barrier Cream 37 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients
Reviews
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Epionce Medical Barrier Cream 37 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients
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
