Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion Versus Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid - Normal to Very Dry Skin
Updated on March 28, 2025
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
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid 20 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Erythritol
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Homarine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Erythritol, Glycine Soja Oil, Homarine Hcl, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol
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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When to use
Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid 20 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients
She has never failed me. Never betrayed me. Steadfast. Loyal.
I really wanted to like this product as I have heard great things but it just didn't work well for me. It gave me tons of cc's while drying out and irritating my skin.
Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid 20 ingredients
I don't recommend using this if you actually have a bad case of sensitive skin. This lotion completely burned my skin and messed up my skin barrier. I don't have an issue with hyaluronic acid (I regularly use the ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Ampoule *I was not using both at the same time). I don't know what caused the major irritation but even my sister's skin barrier was burnt/messed up and her skin is a Show more
