up&up Repairing Treatment Versus Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
up&up Repairing Treatment 19 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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up&up Repairing Treatment 19 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantParfum
Masking
Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Steareth-2, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethoxydiglycol, Parfum
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 AlcoholPetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumPropylene 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 develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolGlyceryl 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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up&up Repairing Treatment 19 ingredients
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
up&up Repairing Treatment 19 ingredients
Up&Up Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Review
The product was pretty good for drugstore quality. It is almost identical to the Proactiv Solution Repairing Treatment (ingredient wise). But all-in-all, it is a pretty good and affordable drugstore dupe for the Proactiv Solution.
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
