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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment versus Cetaphil Moisturising lotion .

Last updated on February 14, 2024. Published on February 24, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Body Treatment American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Body Treatment

Body treatments are designed to help fix or alleviate skin conditions.

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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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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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment contains this as ingredient number 5.

Cetaphil Moisturising lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

0% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment 7 ingredients

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Cetaphil Moisturising lotion 15 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Irritating (1)
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BubbIes

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

"Cetyl Alcohol and Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil" *loud booing*

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