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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vanicream Cleansing Bar versus basis Sensitive Skin bar .

Last updated on February 14, 2024. Published on August 01, 2023

Overview

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 parabens

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Body Wash American Brand United States

Body Wash

Products for cleansing your body. These include soaps, gels, cleansing creams, cleansing oils, and body washes.

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

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Ingredient Info

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Vanicream Cleansing Bar 18 ingredients

basis Sensitive Skin bar 16 ingredients

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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Vanicream Cleansing Bar 18 ingredients

basis Sensitive Skin bar 16 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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Vanicream Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 3.

basis Sensitive Skin bar contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Disliked

Petrolatum 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.

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Vanicream Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 14.

basis Sensitive Skin bar contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Vanicream Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 18.

basis Sensitive Skin bar contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

Vanicream Cleansing Bar 18 ingredients

basis Sensitive Skin bar 16 ingredients

17% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
38% have no rating yet

Usage

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Vanicream Cleansing Bar 18 ingredients

basis Sensitive Skin bar 16 ingredients

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