Vanicream
Moisturizing Cream for BabyA body lotion built around Ceramide, for hydration and barrier repair.
A body lotion built around Colloidal oatmeal, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
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At a Glance
They come out differently on EU-allergen-free, Pore-clogger-free and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Colloidal oatmeal3
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Petrolatum
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Petrolatum
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Petrolatum
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Petrolatum
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Steareth-20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Petrolatum
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum (in both products)
Emollient
0 / —
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum (in both products)
Emollient
0 / —
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Emollient
4 / 1
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Colloidal oatmeal
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
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
Learn more about Water →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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Petrolatum
Antistatic, Emollient
Petrolatum is an oil.
Learn more about Petrolatum →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →
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