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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vanicream Moisturizing Cream versus La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on August 11, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both 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, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer French Brand France

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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Starts at $13.43
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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

Concerns

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

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
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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 Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer 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 Moisturizing Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.

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
29% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
StanLoona_176's avatar

StanLoona_176

8 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

calming and moisturizing!

AshN.'s avatar

AshN.

3 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

This is a budget-friendly cream that I would recommend to anyone with dry to extremely dry skin for face or body use. Never had any issues with...

This is a budget-friendly cream that I would recommend to anyone with dry to extremely dry skin for face or body use. Never had any issues with irritation regarding it. Given how thick this formulation is you would not need much of it for your face, so it lasts a long time. (I bought this product back in March 2023 and I still have a 1/4 of it left!). I ran into this product because I couldn't find my usual CeraVe Moisturizing Cream so this is a pretty solid dupe. Usually leaves my skin very moisturized, but with a more matte finish. Big fan of the pump dispenser as I find it more sanitary.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Soothing Repair Moisturizer 14 ingredients

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