Comparison between La Roche-Posay Sensitive Skin Moisturizer vs. Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer

Find out which product is better for your skin.

18 Ingredients 19

1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycerin
2
Squalane
3
Squalane
3
Glycerin
4
Dimethicone
4
Pentylene Glycol
5
Zea Mays Starch
5
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
6
Niacinamide
6
Glyceryl Stearate SE
7
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
7
Stearyl Alcohol
8
Myristyl Myristate
8
Hyaluronic Acid
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Uniqueness12 out of 18
66.7%
Uniqueness13 out of 19
68.4%

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
6 out of 18
33%
chemical
10 out of 18
56%
natural
6 out of 19
32%
chemical
6 out of 19
32%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Palmitic Acid#11
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Myristyl Myristate#8Stearic Acid#10Myristic Acid#16Glyceryl Stearate SE#18
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Stearyl Alcohol#71,2-Hexanediol#19
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

La Roche-Posay Sensitive Skin Moisturizer vs. Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
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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#2Squalane

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Squalane is a more stable equivalent of Squalene. It is a very important component of our skin. It’s a major part of natural sebum that forms a protection barrier on the skin's surface. If the barrier isn’t strong enough, your skin will become more sensitive. Squalane helps to keep skin hydrated, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, lowers irritation, stimulates regeneration, and removes dryness. It is accepted by our skin very well and will not cause allergic reactions.

Position 3

#3Squalane

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Squalane is a more stable equivalent of Squalene. It is a very important component of our skin. It’s a major part of natural sebum that forms a protection barrier on the skin's surface. If the barrier isn’t strong enough, your skin will become more sensitive. Squalane helps to keep skin hydrated, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, lowers irritation, stimulates regeneration, and removes dryness. It is accepted by our skin very well and will not cause allergic reactions.

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#3Glycerin

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.

Position 4

#4Dimethicone

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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#4Pentylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Solvent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Pentylene Glycol is a great replacement for Propylene Glycol. It has very similar characteristics but it’s derived from plants (usually from corn). Natural cosmetics lovers will find this component very useful. It enhances the moisturizing effect of cosmetic products, improves the efficiency of preservatives and it’s an effective emulsifier. It’s approved by ECOCERT and COSMOS so it’s considered to be 100% safe and can be used in vegan products.

Position 5

#5Zea Mays Starch

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#5Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Origin: No information
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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