Moisturiser comparison
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion vs Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
For acne-prone skin, Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer scores higher (55% vs 56% clean). Neither is fungal-acne safe.
| CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion | Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 55% | 56% |
| Pore-clogging | Pore-clog alert | Mild risk |
| Fungal acne | Not fungal-acne safe | Not fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 1 | 0 |
| Recognised ingredients | 9 / 24 | 8 / 19 |
| Type | leave-on | leave-on |
Only in CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
- Cetearyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Ceteareth-20: rated 3/5
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate: rated 4/5, fungal-acne trigger
Only in Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
- Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Glyceryl Stearate: rated 1/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Stearyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Lecithin: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion or Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer?
For acne-prone skin, Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer scores higher (55% vs 56% clean). Neither is fungal-acne safe.
Do CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion and Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer have similar ingredients?
They share 3 recognised ingredients, including Water, Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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