Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser vs Humane Acne Wash

Vanicream

Humane

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

A face cleanser built around Benzoyl peroxide and PHA, for hydration and fighting acne.

Face cleanser

12 ingredients

6 ingredients

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At a Glance

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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

PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Benzoyl peroxide1
An antibacterial acne treatment that kills C. acnes.
Benzoyl Peroxide

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

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
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
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

Benzoyl Peroxide
Oxidising
0 / —
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Acne Fighting
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
- PHA
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)
Buffering
0 / —

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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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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