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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sidmool Calendula Ampoule Moisture Cream versus Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on July 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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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
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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Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Redness Reducing (9)
Reduces Irritation (8)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (6)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (6)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

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

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Sidmool Calendula Ampoule Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Sidmool Calendula Ampoule Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP

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Sidmool Calendula Ampoule Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Sidmool Calendula Ampoule Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

Sidmool Calendula Ampoule Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide NP

Learn more about Ceramide EOP

Sidmool Calendula Ampoule Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AS is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Sidmool Calendula Ampoule Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
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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Sidmool Calendula Ampoule Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

9
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.

Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.

Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Sidmool Calendula Ampoule Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

10
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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Sidmool Calendula Ampoule Moisture Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

68% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
68% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Sidmool Calendula Ampoule Moisture Cream 28 ingredients

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Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer 19 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 18 ratings
No Scent (3) Light (3) Great Value (3) Hydrating (2) Absorbs Well (2) Works Well (2)
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sword

5 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Extremely calming + supports skin barrier + non-comedogenic!
This is my absolute favorite moisturizer. It's a light, lotion type moisturizer that...

Extremely calming + supports skin barrier + non-comedogenic!
This is my absolute favorite moisturizer. It's a light, lotion type moisturizer that absorbs very well, and should work well for all skin types. It has glycerin (moisturizing), squalane (anti-inflammatory, hydrating), hyaluronic acid (hydrating), and 5 ceramides (skin barrier boosting/repairing + calming). It doesn't have a sticky or oily finish and it layers very well with other products.

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AishaLanderos

1 month ago · Dry Skin
Review

A little too light for my dry skin, I felt it absorbed within 15 minutes of me putting it on. Also, started to sting a bit after daily use for...

A little too light for my dry skin, I felt it absorbed within 15 minutes of me putting it on. Also, started to sting a bit after daily use for about a month

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