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Orion Pharma Aqualan L Versus Vanicream Moisturizing Cream

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
Finnish Brand
American Brand

Updated on July 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 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

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Orion Pharma Aqualan L 10 ingredients

Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Orion Pharma Aqualan L 10 ingredients

Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Cleansing, Emulsifying

Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.

As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.

Emollient, Emulsifying

Glyceryl 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.

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Emulsifying

PEG-30 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Ingredient Ratings

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When to use

Orion Pharma Aqualan L 10 ingredients

Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients

8 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day
1,073 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
96% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Orion Pharma Aqualan L 10 ingredients

1.00
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Oily 100%

Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients

3.55
Overall rating
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2
1
What people say
Great Value 67% No Scent 67% Heavy 56%