Comparison between Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream vs. Nivea Cream

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11 Ingredients 22

1
Water
1
Water
2
Petrolatum
2
Mineral Oil
3
Sorbitol
3
Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina)
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
4
Glycerin
5
Propylene Glycol
5
Lanolin Alcohol (Eucerit ®)
6
Ceteareth-20
6
Paraffin
7
Simethicone
7
Panthenol
8
Glyceryl Stearate SE
8
Magnesium Sulfate
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Uniqueness10 out of 11
90.9%
Uniqueness21 out of 22
95.5%

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
3 out of 11
27%
chemical
7 out of 11
64%
natural
7 out of 22
32%
chemical
13 out of 22
59%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#5
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Petrolatum#2Glyceryl Stearate SE#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Panthenol#7
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Decyl Oleate#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Citric Acid#12Limonene#15Linalool#18Benzyl Benzoate#20

Detailed view

Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream vs. Nivea Cream
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

#2Petrolatum

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Moisturising
UV Protection
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#2Mineral Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Sorbitol

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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#3Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina)

Origin: natural
Role: Binding, Bulking agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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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#4Glycerin

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 5

#5Propylene 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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#5Lanolin Alcohol (Eucerit ®)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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