La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser vs Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser

La Roche-Posay

Vanicream

A face cleanser, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face cleanser built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.

Face cleanser

8 ingredients

12 ingredients

Brand price

USD 25.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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Brand from France

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At a Glance

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No key ingredients

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Anti-Pollution1
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol
Sun Protection1
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Titanium Dioxide

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)
Buffering
0 / —
Caprylyl Glycol (in both products)
Emollient
0-1 / —
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates Copolymer
Film Forming
Caprylyl Glycol (in both products)
Emollient
0-1 / —
Mica
Colorant
0-1 / —
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
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