Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion Versus Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . 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 or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion 31 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion 31 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantCyclomethicone
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
BufferingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMethylpropanediol
SolventOctyldodecanol
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientTapioca Starch
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantDimethiconol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Carnitine
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
HumectantSerine
MaskingSucrose
HumectantCitrulline
Skin ConditioningGlycogen
HumectantAlanine
MaskingThreonine
Glutamic Acid
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Urea, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Cyclomethicone, Sodium Lactate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methylpropanediol, Octyldodecanol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Tapioca Starch, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Arginine Hcl, Sodium PCA, Dimethiconol, Lactic Acid, Carnitine, Ceramide NP, Mannitol, Serine, Sucrose, Citrulline, Glycogen, Alanine, Threonine, Glutamic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion 31 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients
Reviews
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Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion 31 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
