Comparison between Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer vs. CVS Daily Hydrating Facial Lotion With Hyaluronic Acid

Find out which product is better for your skin.

19 Ingredients 16

1
Water
1
Water
2
Squalane
2
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
3
Glycerin
3
Hydroxyethyl Urea
4
Pentylene Glycol
4
Cyclopentasiloxane
5
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
5
Glycerin
6
Glyceryl Stearate SE
6
Glyceryl Stearate SE
7
Stearyl Alcohol
7
PEG-100 Stearate
8
Hyaluronic Acid
8
Sodium Hyaluronate
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Uniqueness16 out of 19
84.2%
Uniqueness13 out of 16
81.3%

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 19
32%
chemical
6 out of 19
32%
natural
4 out of 16
25%
chemical
11 out of 16
69%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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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
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#5Sodium Hyaluronate#8Sodium PCA#9
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer vs. CVS Daily Hydrating Facial Lotion With Hyaluronic Acid
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

#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.

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#2Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#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.

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#3Hydroxyethyl Urea

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#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.

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#4Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

Position 5

#5Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Origin: No information
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Glycerin

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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