Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide eop, Ceramide ng + 11 moreWorks well
“A rich, but lightweight lotion that provides effective moisturization for day or night.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
carnosine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, phytosterols.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide as, ceramide eop, ceramide ng, ceramide np
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · CarnosineWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Carnosine, Hyaluronic acidMay help
This product contains carnosine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
20 of 21 community members would buy it again.
great light moisturizer for oily/combo skin, but at times does irritate me - particularly when I am using harsher acne meds. definitely not soothing for that situation. If you are using salicylic acid or Rx azelaic acid for acne I would not recommend. for eczema it seems great.
While it’s a really great option for people looking for moisturizers packed with beneficial ingredients, and that won’t clog pores or cause perioral dermatitis - it’s unfortunately causing clogged pores if I use it daily, so I have to use it very sparsely.. but I recommend trying it out if you have combo sensitive skin etc etc - it’s a really great product and price point!!!
Good for someone with sensitive skin. Squalene hydrates while cermides help skin barrier. Likely not to repurchase and stick to my OG/HG Cerave cream, with higher ceramide content, and apply/blend with separate squalane oil.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Squalane~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPentylene glycol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyglyceryl-2 stearate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateGlyceryl stearate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateStearyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholHyaluronic acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidCeramide eop~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopCeramide ng~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide ngCeramide np~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCeramide as~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide asCeramide ap~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCarnosine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineHydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPhytosterols~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-11~0.05–0.2%
1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramide eop, Ceramide ng, Ceramide np, Ceramide as, Ceramide ap, Carnosine, Hydrogenated lecithin, Phytosterols, Caprylyl glycol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-11, 1,2-hexanediol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| VanicreamDaily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCT | THE FACE SHOPDr.Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer | silkierHydrating Barrier Cream | Paula's choiceResist Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | $13.97 | $22.65+$8.68 | — | $45.00+$31.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Phytosphingosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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