Vanicream
Moisturizing OintmentCeraVe
Healing OintmentAn occlusive / balm, for barrier repair and smoothing.
An occlusive / balm built around Ceramide and Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Mineral Oil, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Petrolatum, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Mineral Oil, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol
Concerns
No concerns found
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
Abrasive
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Emulsion Stabilising
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
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →
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