Moisturiser comparison
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA vs Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
For acne-prone skin, The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA scores higher (50% vs 39% clean). Neither is fungal-acne safe.
| The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA | Vanicream Moisturizing Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 50% | 39% |
| Pore-clogging | Mild risk | Pore-clog alert |
| Fungal acne | Not fungal-acne safe | Not fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 0 | 1 |
| Recognised ingredients | 14 / 46 | 8 / 10 |
| Type | leave-on | leave-on |
Only in The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
- Cetyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Stearyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Oleic Acid: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Palmitic Acid: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Stearic Acid: rated 2/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Lecithin: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Tocopherol: rated 2/5
- Polysorbate 60: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Sodium Chloride: rated 5/5
Only in Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
- Cetearyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Ceteareth-20: rated 3/5
- Glyceryl Stearate: rated 1/5, fungal-acne trigger
- PEG-100 Stearate: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA or Vanicream Moisturizing Cream?
For acne-prone skin, The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA scores higher (50% vs 39% clean). Neither is fungal-acne safe.
Do The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA and Vanicream Moisturizing Cream have similar ingredients?
They share 1 recognised ingredients, including Water.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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