Vanicream Moisturizing Cream Versus Walgreens Sensitive Skin Formula Daily Facial Moisturizer
Updated on October 04, 2024
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, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients
Walgreens Sensitive Skin Formula Daily Facial Moisturizer 21 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients
Walgreens Sensitive Skin Formula Daily Facial Moisturizer 21 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarnosine
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventWater, Squalane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Carnosine, Lecithin, Phytosterols, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterGlyceryl 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 StearateIngredient Ratings
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Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients
Walgreens Sensitive Skin Formula Daily Facial Moisturizer 21 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream 11 ingredients
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
Walgreens Sensitive Skin Formula Daily Facial Moisturizer 21 ingredients
Felt very hydrating on the skin and I don't believe this worsened any of my breakouts. It has a light, inoffensive smell.
However, it made my upper lip tingle as if I put on a lip plumping gloss. I'm not sure what ingredient made my skin react that way...
update: after a few months of use, this moisturizer doesn't really work for me. Not that hydrating for my skin. I feel like I need to Show more
Not as moisturizing as the brand name (Vanicream) version.
