Why it was flagged
- Ceteareth-20, rated 3/5, is at position #6 in the list (high concentration).
- Cetearyl alcohol + ceteareth-20 (the classic "emulsifying wax") is more pore-clogging together than either ingredient alone.
Many people use Vanicream Moisturizing Cream without problems. These flags matter most if you are acne-prone and have noticed small closed bumps after starting it.
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Full ingredient list
water, petrolatum, sorbitol, cetearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, ceteareth-20, simethicone, glyceryl stearate, PEG-30 stearate, sorbic acid
Source: official Vanicream product page, checked 5 Oct 2026. Formulas vary by country and change over time, so always check your pack.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vanicream Moisturizing Cream pore-clogging?
Pore-clog alert. Contains 1 ingredient rated 3–5 on the comedogenic scale and 1 pore-clogging combination. If you are acne-prone, patch test on your jawline first or pick an alternative. Cetearyl alcohol + ceteareth-20 (the classic "emulsifying wax") is more pore-clogging together than either ingredient alone.
Is Vanicream Moisturizing Cream safe for fungal acne?
No. It contains Glyceryl Stearate and PEG-100 Stearate, which can feed Malassezia yeast.
What is the clean score of Vanicream Moisturizing Cream?
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream scores 39% on our pore-clog and fungal-acne scan, based on 8 recognised ingredients out of 10.