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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion versus Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 .

Last updated on February 12, 2024. Published on April 06, 2021

Overview

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 or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Body Lotion American Brand United States
Day Moisturizer American Brand United States

Body Lotion

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

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Price

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Starts at $18.99
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Starts at $14.97

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
spf rating
15

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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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 Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
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 Moisturizing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

18% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
11% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
74% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
lulub's avatar

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.

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 27 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 3 ratings
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sylvia

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

greasy on oily skin & create a slight burning on my face when applying
rlly greasy when applying it on my face and feels sticky when putting on my...

greasy on oily skin & create a slight burning on my face when applying
rlly greasy when applying it on my face and feels sticky when putting on my mask and also i can feel a slight burn when using it on my face

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AlexBoeckmann_363

9 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

cleared some of my keratosis pilaris on my face

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