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Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer Versus Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion

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American Brand United States

Updated on March 28, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. 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, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Benefits

Benefits

Concerns

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.

Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate

When to use

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer 19 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 77 ratings
No Scent (32) Light (29) Hydrating (27)
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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
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SpikedMatcha316

1 year ago
Review

Best lightweight every face cream
This product is perfect for my dry combo skin. It's scentless and lightweight and makes my face feels hydrated. Perfect for everyday use.

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 7 ratings
Great Value (2) No Scent (2) Absorbs Well (2)
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LeezG_503

1 year ago
Review

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

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JC P

8 months ago
Review

I really wanted to like this product as I have heard great things but it just didn't work well for me. It gave me tons of cc's while drying out and irritating my skin.

#doesn't work