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Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer Versus Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer

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General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on September 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

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Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Emollient, Emulsifying

Glyceryl 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.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 

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Reviews

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Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer 19 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 66 ratings
No Scent (29) Light (27) Hydrating (25)
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tumi ♡

7 months ago
Review

TL;DR — This moisturizer triggered a fungal acne breakout for me. I wouldn't recommend this product to those with sensitive acne-prone skin, fungal acne-prone individuals, or those who don't tolerate squalane. Always patch test! ♡

I tried this moisturizer, but unfortunately, it didn't work for me. I have a combination + acne-prone skin. On the first day of using this moisturizer, I noticed that Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#broke me out
#irritating
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sword

1 year ago
Review

Lightweight, calming, noncomedogenic moisturizer. It has a light/buttery texture and absorbs quickly. This works for my sensitive oily skin and doesn't break me out, and it doesn't cause sunscreen to pill/peel or anything.

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 4 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1)
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emorirene_246

1 year ago
Review

excellent for dry acne prone skin absolutely love it

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NurseMeg

11 months ago
Review

Nice light everyday moisturizer

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well