Vanicream Moisturizing Cream for Baby vs Cetaphil Advanced Radiance Cream

Vanicream

Cetaphil

A body lotion built around Ceramide, for hydration and barrier repair.

A body lotion built around AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Body lotion

12 ingredients

18 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Ceramide2
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

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
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Beta-Glucan
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Petrolatum

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Petrolatum

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Petrolatum
Emollient
0 / —
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Isopentyldiol
Solvent
0-1 / —
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

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
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Benzyl Alcohol
Preservative
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation

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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Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
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Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
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