Vanicream Cleansing Bar Versus Vanicream Gentle Body Wash
Updated on August 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free body washes. 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
Vanicream Cleansing Bar 18 ingredients
Vanicream Gentle Body Wash 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Vanicream Cleansing Bar 18 ingredients
Vanicream Gentle Body Wash 15 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Laurate
CleansingSorbitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Simethicone
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Petrolatum
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
PEG-30 Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-20
HumectantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
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 WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Vanicream Cleansing Bar 18 ingredients
Vanicream Gentle Body Wash 15 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Vanicream Cleansing Bar 18 ingredients
Vanicream Gentle Body Wash 15 ingredients
Perfect for ultra-sensitive skin! It says fragrance free, but it does have a bit of that “medical” smell fragrance free skin products can have. Hydrating and lathers well!
