Works for
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Cetearyl alcohol + 3 moreWorks well
“VanicreamTM Lite Skin Care Lotion is a face, hands, and body lotion specially formulated to moisturize dry skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: petrolatum, cetearyl alcohol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Petrolatum~5–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumCetearyl alcohol~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCeteareth-20~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Propylene glycol~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSorbitol~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSimethicone~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
More about SimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~0.9–1.3%
- 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 stearateGlycol stearate~0.45–1.1%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Bht~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Petrolatum, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Propylene glycol, Sorbitol, Simethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Glycol stearate, Sorbic acid, Bht
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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.
| VanicreamLite Lotion for Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCT | QVSkin Lotion For Dry Skin Conditions | DoveFace and Body Lotion Sensitive Moisture Sensitive Moisture | Gold BondHealing Hydrating Lotion, With Aloe Fragrance Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | — | $10.19 | $5.49 | $21.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Dimethicone | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| 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 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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