Comparison between Murad Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel vs. Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 5
Components only in Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer 14
Uniqueness: 73.7%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
2
Squalane
3
Glycerin
3
Glycerin
4
Hydroxyethyl Urea
4
Pentylene Glycol
5
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
5
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
6
Propanediol
6
Glyceryl Stearate SE
7
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer
7
Stearyl Alcohol
8
Dimethicone
8
Hyaluronic Acid
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Positive Effects

Find out what good effects the product has
Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Softening, Anti-aging, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Regeneration, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel:
Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Antiseptic, Tooth whitening, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating, Hair follicle nutrition
Effects unique for Daily Facial Moisturizer:
No unique effects found
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ECO Metrics

Find out how eco-friendly the components are
Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
15 out of 56
27%
chemical
32 out of 56
57%
natural
6 out of 19
32%
chemical
6 out of 19
32%

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
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Components by Skin Type

Find out what components are good or bad for your skin type
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Betaine#17Sodium Hyaluronate#20Butylene Glycol#361,2-Hexanediol#49
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#2Salicylic Acid#11Algin#40
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Salicylic Acid#11Algin#40Citric Acid#51Limonene#52
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

Murad Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel 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

#2Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin
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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
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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

#4Hydroxyethyl Urea

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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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

#5Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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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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