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Vanicream Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

Sunscreen
Essence
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on March 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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Benefits

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Benefits

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Ingredients Explained

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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 

When to use

156 Routines
99% use in am
1% use in pm
94% use every day
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52% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Vanicream Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 26 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 6 ratings
Heavy (4) Hydrating (3) Great Value (3)
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RachelM_417

1 year ago
Review

It's a bit whitening. Because I am so pale, I don't necessarily find that to be a huge issue for me bit it could be for others. It is also quite moisturizing but it does seem to absorb well after a bit and just leaves me looking a bit dewy. Later in the day though I feel like it looks like the zinc is kinda sitting on top of my skin in a less nice way... I've not been testing it quite long enough Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#heavy
#absorbs well
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ArielHansen

1 year ago
Review

Great moisturizer/sunscreen! It does not cause any irritation or redness nor does it clog my pores. Only downside is that it leaves a white cast.

#hydrating
#light
#works well

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 348 ratings
Hydrating (98) No Scent (79) Absorbs Well (69)
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cgi

1 year ago
Review

this snail mucin essence really is one of the best ones out there— it's a holy grail. this product was my very first impression of cosrx, and the short ingredient list is very surprising with how effective it is. i've been using it for about a year now, and it's become a staple in my routine. after my first couple weeks of use, a lot of my dark spots disappeared and calmed down my hormonal acne & Show more

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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Robin Orr

10 months ago
Review

This ruined my face! I didn’t know that my dust mite allergy also made me allergic to this. I used it for five months and everything seemed fine, but then I started to get a goatee of fungal acne with big red patches. I’d also been getting a lot of big pimples in my hairline from it. It’s taken me months to understand what happened and to soothe my sad skin. Be warned not to jump off the bridge Show more

#broke me out
#irritating