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Vanicream Moisturizing Cream Versus Stratia Liquid Gold

General Moisturizer
Serum
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on July 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . 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 or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients

Stratia Liquid Gold 29 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients

Stratia Liquid Gold 29 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 develop a rash when using this ingredient.

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When to use

Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients

Stratia Liquid Gold 29 ingredients

993 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
96% use every day
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179 Routines
47% use in am
53% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 11 ratings
Great Value (6) No Scent (6) Heavy (5)
StanLoona_176's avatar

StanLoona_176

1 year ago
Review

calming and moisturizing!

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Elaine Morgan

4 months ago
Review

Let me start by saying I thought this was my holy grail for a long time. I don’t think this product caused any breakouts for me, but I don’t think it helped my skin nearly as much as I thought it did.

For one, this cream is both thick and drying. I’m not sure how that’s possible, but I always felt like my skin was never sufficiently hydrated after using this product, especially after a few Show more

#great value
#drying
#heavy
#no scent

Stratia Liquid Gold 29 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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tzounakii

2 years ago
Review

Love
I use this as a serum on my dry sensitive skin.
The fatty acids and oils work really well for me.