Comparison between Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion vs. Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

12 Ingredients 45

1
Water
1
Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
2
White Petrolatum
2
Butylene Glycol
3
Propylene Glycol
3
1,2-Hexanediol
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
4
Dipropylene Glycol
5
Sorbitol
5
Methyl Gluceth-20
6
Ceteareth-20
6
Water
7
Simethicone
7
Arbutin
8
Glyceryl Monostearate
8
Glycereth-26
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Uniqueness11 out of 12
91.7%
Uniqueness44 out of 45
97.8%

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
4 out of 12
33%
chemical
6 out of 12
50%
natural
20 out of 45
44%
chemical
17 out of 45
38%

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: 5Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#21,2-Hexanediol#3Arbutin#7Allantoin#36Sodium Hyaluronate#37
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#18Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#26Allantoin#36Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#36Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#18Eucalyptus Globulus#21

Detailed view

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion vs. Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Serum
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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#1Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 2

#2White Petrolatum

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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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#31,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

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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#4Dipropylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent, emulsifier, viscosity decreasing, and masking agent. It helps to extract useful chemicals from plants and leaves, making natural components in a product more effective. It also helps to hydrate the skin. Considered safe for health and doesn't irritate the skin in common concentration.

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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#5Methyl Gluceth-20

Origin: natural
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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