Comparison between Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion vs. Alaffia Every Day Shea Body Lotion Unscented

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 0
Components only in Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 12
Uniqueness: 100.0%
Components only in Alaffia Every Day Shea Body Lotion Unscented 10
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Leaf Aqueous Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Emulsifying Wax, Stearic Acid and 5 more. Show all.
Uniqueness: 100.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract
2
White Petrolatum
2
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Leaf Aqueous Extract
3
Propylene Glycol
3
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
4
Emulsifying Wax
5
Sorbitol
5
Stearic Acid
6
Ceteareth-20
6
Phenoxyethanol
7
Simethicone
7
Elaeis Guineensis (African Oil Palm) Oil
8
Glyceryl Monostearate
8
Potassium Sorbate
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Antifungal
Effects unique for Moisturizing Lotion:
Cleansing, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Every Day Shea Body Lotion Unscented:
UV Protection, Anti-aging, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Regeneration
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 12
33%
chemical
6 out of 12
50%
natural
5 out of 10
50%
chemical
3 out of 10
30%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#9
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Stearic Acid#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion vs. Alaffia Every Day Shea Body Lotion Unscented
Position 1

#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.

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#1Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 2

#2White Petrolatum

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#2Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Leaf Aqueous Extract

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3

#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.

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#3Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Viscosity controlling agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Shea Butter is a great natural moisturizer everybody knows about. And it’s popular for a reason. It contains 5 essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic), vitamins (A, D, E, F), and catechins, which are antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from UV, cold, and other negative factors. It can be used on its own and will not harm your skin even in very high concentrations.

Position 4

#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.

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#4Emulsifying Wax

Origin: natural
Role: No information
Softening
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 5

#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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#5Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

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