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Vanicream
Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
A moisturizer with spf built around Mineral sunscreen and Ceramide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hours. Use water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. For children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor.
Caution
Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease the risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses
What's inside
Ingredients List
15 trigger at least one check · 11 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Squalane
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Sucrose Stearate, Zinc Oxide
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Sucrose Stearate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sucrose Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Zinc Oxide
Antimicrobial, Bulking, Colorant, Light Stabilizer, Oral Care, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Zinc Oxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Zinc Oxide →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Isopentyldiol
Solvent
3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol
Learn more about Isopentyldiol →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →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 →Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate →Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →
Dupes
- Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 3063% match
- Paula's Choice Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 3060% match