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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer versus Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion .

Last updated on February 12, 2024. Published on March 09, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 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, oils, parabens or sulfates

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
Body Lotion American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Price

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Starts at $12.97
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Starts at $18.99

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 (5)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (6)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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 Daily Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

68% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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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

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
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lulub

7 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

helped cure my sensitive skin and dry skin

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LeezG_503

8 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

She has never failed me. Never betrayed me. Steadfast. Loyal.

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