La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizer for Extra Dry Skin Versus Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion
Updated on March 28, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizer for Extra Dry Skin 28 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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La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizer for Extra Dry Skin 28 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-100 Stearate
Propanediol
SolventOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Mannose
HumectantCoco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientVitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, PEG-100 Stearate, Propanediol, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Sorbitan Tristearate, Dimethiconol, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sodium Chloride, Mannose, Coco-Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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 AlcoholGlyceryl 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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When to use
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizer for Extra Dry Skin 28 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizer for Extra Dry Skin 28 ingredients
I’ve been using this moisturizer since last year; it’s the thickest product I’ve ever tried. My one complaint is how badly it pills. I can only use this at night now. I found myself rubbing my face to get rid of the pilling throughout the day, and to lessen how oily my face was. Three stars still because of how great it is when used at night on top of tret. I wake up with a calm and moisturized Show more
This is the only moisturizer that works for me. I have super dry skin and really sensitive skin but I’ve never broken out with this. In fact it helped me clear up my acne.
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.
