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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of QV Face Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 30 versus Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion .

Last updated on February 12, 2024. Published on August 06, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . 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 or sulfates

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Day Moisturizer Australian Brand Australia
Body Lotion American Brand United States

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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QV Face Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate 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. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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QV Face Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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QV Face Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

27% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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QV Face Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 30 26 ingredients

Face Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 30 hasn't been rated yet.
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Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 reviews
lulub's Avatar'
Oct 1, 2023

helped cure my sensitive skin and dry skin

helped cure my sensitive skin and dry skin

LeezG_503's Avatar'
Sep 22, 2023

She has never failed me. Never betrayed me. Steadfast. Loyal.

She has never failed me. Never betrayed me. Steadfast. Loyal.

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