Comparison between Aveeno Positively Radiant Gel Moisturizer vs. Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion

Find out which product is better for your skin.

22 Ingredients 12

1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycerin
2
White Petrolatum
3
Dimethicone
3
Propylene Glycol
4
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
5
Cetearyl Olivate
5
Sorbitol
6
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
6
Ceteareth-20
7
Sorbitan Olivate
7
Simethicone
8
Polyacrylamide
8
Glyceryl Monostearate
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Uniqueness21 out of 22
95.5%
Uniqueness11 out of 12
91.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 22
23%
chemical
16 out of 22
73%
natural
4 out of 12
33%
chemical
6 out of 12
50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract#4Sodium Hyaluronate#17
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Titanium Dioxide#21
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Aveeno Positively Radiant Gel Moisturizer vs. Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#2White Petrolatum

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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#3Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

Position 4

#4Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Bulking agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Moisturising, Solvent
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Elasticity improvement
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin
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#4Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

Position 5

#5Cetearyl Olivate

Origin: chemical
Role: Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Sorbitol

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Flavoring agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant
Moisturizing
Softening
Soothing
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Sorbitol is usually used for making different gels. It helps the product to keep water and it helps to deliver active components deeper into the skin. It is a moisturizing and soothing component. It is usually accepted well by all skin types.

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