Comparison between Glossier After Baume vs. Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

25 Ingredients 11

1
Water
1
Water
2
Phytosteryl/​isostearyl/​cetyl/​stearyl/​behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
2
Petrolatum
3
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
3
Sorbitol
4
Glycerin
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
5
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
5
Propylene Glycol
6
Theobroma Grandiflorum (Theobroma) Seed Butter
6
Ceteareth-20
7
Cetearyl Olivate
7
Simethicone
8
Glyceryl Stearate SE
8
Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Uniqueness22 out of 25
88.0%
Uniqueness8 out of 11
72.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 25
20%
chemical
14 out of 25
56%
natural
3 out of 11
27%
chemical
7 out of 11
64%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#41,2-Hexanediol#10Tocopherol#17
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Lactic Acid#22
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#5
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Petrolatum#2Glyceryl Stearate SE#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Glossier After Baume vs. Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream
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

#2Phytosteryl/​isostearyl/​cetyl/​stearyl/​behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Petrolatum

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Moisturising
UV Protection
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
Position 3

#3Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#3Sorbitol

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.

Position 4

#4Glycerin

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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#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

#5Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Propylene 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.

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