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54% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 50 in skincare
Sample
212 redditors with explicit opinion · 40 positive · 23 negative · 10 neutral
Score0.570 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 43–66% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Polarizing — Threshold-based label from our methodology.
Sources
r/SkincareAddiction, r/SkincareAddicts, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/acne, r/tretinoin + 5 more
Vanicream · skincare
Polarizing
Gentle Facial Cleanser
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TL;DR — Reddit consensus
A bare-bones gentle cleanser that works like pricier versions. Pairs well with minimal routines, though texture and foam level unspecified.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.7 from 33,622 reviews — that's roughly 92% positive.
On Reddit: 54% of 212 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 37 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
What redditors love
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Performs like expensive cleansers at drugstore price
“Literally SO similar to expensive cleansers I've tried, specifically Revision cleansers.”
u/Amodernhousehusband · r/30PlusSkinCare →
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Transforms skin texture when used in simple routine
“I switched to vanicream face wash and moisturizer and differen at night and that's it. The change to the texture in my skin is insane.”
u/brynnburger · r/SkincareAddiction →
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Works well in pared-down routines with actives
“I pared my routine down to Vanicream cleanser, COSRX snail mucin (still loyal to this one), CeraVe PM lotion, and EltaMD tinted sunscreen.”
u/No-Presentation298 · r/SkincareAddiction →
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Suitable as second step in double cleansing
“Kose cleansing oil and then double cleanse with Vanicream gentle cleanser”
u/50looks · r/Makeup →
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Direct quotes
What 197 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/flyinfadoodle
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r/SkincareAddiction
but unfortunatley I will keep purchasing because it’s good for acne and really brightened my skin) \- Vanicream daily moisturizer (I love this!) \- La Roche Posay Melt in Milk SPF 60 (I also love Round Lab’s birch juice SPF) Evening Routine: \- Cleanse (I’ll use anything but curr
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u/Excellent_Donkey8067
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r/30PlusSkinCare
Highly recommend the Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides. Really has been a game changer for my skin, especially in the winter.
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u/Feisty-Promotion-789
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r/SkincareAddiction
under makeup. Before tretinoin I used this in place of a moisturizer but now I still prefer to use my vanicream underneath to ensure I don’t peel later in the day. It has a very vague white cast but I’m pale so it sorta evens out my skin tone - I could see it not working well for
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u/brynnburger
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r/SkincareAddiction
I switched to vanicream face wash and moisturizer and differen at night and that's it. The change to the texture in my skin is insane.
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u/Amodernhousehusband
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r/30PlusSkinCare
Vanicream cleanser is number 1. Literally SO similar to expensive cleansers I've tried, specifically Revision cleansers.
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u/No-Presentation298
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r/SkincareAddiction
I pared my routine down to Vanicream cleanser, COSRX snail mucin (still loyal to this one), CeraVe PM lotion, and EltaMD tinted sunscreen.
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"Vanicream Moisturizing Cream (in the tub, the daily facial moisturizer caused burning)"
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"routine until 2 months ago: morning vanicream cleanser vanicream moisturizing cream byoma sunscreen night vanicream cleanser"
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"I bought this Vanicream liquid cleanser from Amazon last week... Face has been"
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"heads.
I'm really bummed because I LOVED the LRP cleanser. Right now I'm using Vanicream gentle facial cleanser, which is also creamy and not foamy and is similarly scentless. But it doesn't"
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"leanser recs: La Roche Posay Toleraine hydrating gentle cleanser ( gentlest) or Vanicream facial cleanser ( foams a little). I’d cleanse post miceller water.
For Vit C: I use Alto Adva"
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"cause I’m on prescription stuff and I don’t mess around with my barrier.
AM:
Vanicream facial cleanser every morning.
Red light therapy every morning.
Then I alternate:
* Day 1:"
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"Kose cleansing oil and then double cleanse with Vanicream gentle cleanser"
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"Vanicream cleanser"
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"vanicream cleanser"
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"the vanicream cleanser & moisturizer"
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"vanicream daily facial cleanser"
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"I had tried Cerave, Cetaphil, Vanicream, and other brands of face cleansers, none of them removed my makeup well"
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"I wash my face with either Vanicream or Cetaphil face wash."
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"My husband uses vanicream body wash and face wash and swear by it"
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"acid, lactic acid, and glycolic acid, glycerine soap, Prosacea (sulfur cream), Cetaphil cleanser, and Vanicream moisturizer. The benzoil peroxide cream helped a bit, but it caused irritation and the spots always came …"
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"around the same time i tried to figure out skincare, they kind of went hand in hand, i started out with vanicream for a long time but realized its just okay, it made my skin dry out and was difficult to remove makeup …"
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"(nipple cream) > BAD reaction * Aquaphor > also bad * Vaseline > seemed to make things worse over time * Vanicream, so far I think.. this is the most "neutral" product I can use but as this is recurring i'm having sec…"
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"serum La Roche Posay toleriane moisturizer (dime size ) mixed w La Roche Posay cicaplast (1/2 dime size) Vanicream big tub (dime size) mixed with 4drops Marcuja oil"
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"Current skincare routine: AM 1. La Roche Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser 2. Light layer of Vanicream Daily Moisturizer 3. Haruharu black rice airyfit spf if i go out PM 1. La Roche Posay Toleriane Hydratin…"
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"shampoo, apply ketoconazole cream, wait 30 mins, apply oat in gel purito moisturizer PM - wash face with vanicream gentle cleanser, apply ketoconazole cream, wait 30 mins, apply oat in gel purito moisturizer"
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"Hi all, Short version: Looking for a facial moisturizer to reduce TEWL (transepidermal water loss). Vanicream is well tolerated but not enough anymore, and CeraVe is causing irritation. What should I try next? Long ve…"
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"I have dry, sensitive, rosacea prone skin and for years I’ve used fairly thick, occlusive moisturizers (ie vanicream in the tub, cerave, cetaphil cream). My skin always soaked it up like crazy - I could use multiple l…"
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"wash Wait 20 minutes 1% Clindamycin lotion LRP Anthelios 60 SPF light fluid sunscreen Pm: Cleanse with vanicream facial cleanser Pat dry Bubble cosmic silk hydrating milky toner Wait 30 minutes 0.05 tretinoin cream Wa…"
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"to on top of taking minocycline as prescribed: AM: Perfect Whip Facewash/Shiseido Facewash (occasionally) Vanicream Moisturizing Cream/Lotion (swaps based on season and climate) Biore UV (first 3 months, afterwards on…"
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"My dermatologist recommends it. I’d be interested to hear anyone’s experience with it!"
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"adds for the products made it obvious they would be counterfeit. The only product I ever buy off Amazon is Vanicream. Maybe I should stop doing that though :p though I have trouble imagining what reason someone would …"
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"acne prone skin. AM: Just water on a clean skin club towel (I've tried wash cloths and they dry me out. Vanicream daily facial moisturizer Bubble solarmate mineral sunscreen (the yellow tube) PM: LA Roche Posay toleri…"
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"but unfortunatley I will keep purchasing because it’s good for acne and really brightened my skin) \- Vanicream daily moisturizer (I love this!) \- La Roche Posay Melt in Milk SPF 60 (I also love Round Lab’s birch jui…"
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"for the first time. Morning 1. Cleanser with salicylic acid 2. Clindamycin lotion 3. Winlevi 4. Vanicream moisturizing cream 5. Sunscreen Night 1. (Oil cleaner if I wear makeup, followed by) Gentle cleanser 2. Clindam…"
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"and he put me on antibiotics, and tretinoin 0.025% other than that ive always used basic skincare i use vanicream cleanser & nivea cream face lotion this just sucks so bad!!! i dont have a history of much acne or skin…"
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"almost 8 months there has been a huge improvement! Full routine: AM: splash with water, followed by either vanicream daily facial moisturiser or bioderma atoderm intensive balm (depending on how dry my skin is feeling…"
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"(with ceramides and hyaluronic acid-the pump one)which I started using recently (earlier it was the vanicream pump moisturizer),and a BOJ sunscreen. Not vitamin C or any other products as my skin is super sensitive PM…"
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"routine: at night (only if i’m wearing makeup/have been out/sweaty) - dermatica squalane cream cleanser - vanicream gentle cleanser - vanicream gentle lotion morning - occasionally just vanicream gentle lotion - elta …"
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"molecules niacinamide toner The ordinary vitamin c serum Good molecules peptides serum Neutrogena water gel Vanicream moisturizer Tower 28 SPF Night Micellar water (as a cleanser) Byoma milky toner Good molecules hyal…"
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"let my skin heal while I maintain my routine and I saw zero progress. In the last two weeks I started using Vanicream to moisturize daily as well as alternating between CeraVe SA body wash/lotion and amlactin daily no…"
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"I have bad dermatillomania as a result of cleanliness OCD. I reduced my skin care to vanicream cleanser, peach slices snail moisturizer, and some hypochlorous acid spray for when I feel “unclean” or get the urge to pi…"
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"the time. Anybody else have this problem? It’s constantly irritated. I’ve just been using an oil cleanser, vanicream wash and moisturizer at night. I use oatmeal moisturizer as well if I need it."
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"are also in his ears and are migrating down to his cheeks. He has very sensitive skin. He currently uses Vanicream cleanser and moisturizer and a Differin gel on his problem areas. Can someone please recommend a produ…"
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"and night routine below Morning: Exfoliate 2x a week: panyoxl exfoliant Toner: Byoma milky toner Moisture: Vanicream daily moisturizer Sunscreen: elf halo glow skin tint Night: Cleanser: face shop oil cleanser & la Ro…"
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"minimal products. My routine currently is: neutragena hydro boost face wash. Panoxyl 10% BP 1-2 x a week. Vanicream hyaluronic acid moisturizer. Maybeline 24/hr skin tint for makeup. Wtf. Help. What should I add/skip ?"
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"hydro boost micellar water, use a snail mucin serum, use the ordinarys azelaic acid cream, moisturize with vanicream, then lastly I use my Neutrogena acne proof spf 50 sunscreen PM: good molecules azelaic acid wash, t…"
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"These new spots are pretty painful to the touch. But they’re not my normal big hormonal cysts. I use Vanicream face wash and moisturizer. I just bought good molecules mandelic acid but have only used it once. I have e…"
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"the sun.. oil cleansing, cera ve, all those expensive brands, the only one that doesn’t irritate my skin is vanicream foaming cleanser. I’ve used scrubbers, my hands, washcloths. I’ve done sunscreen, no sunscreen, dif…"
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"Morning: Sukoya Suhada Urea Lotion (toner) The Ordinary HA&B5 w/ceramides serum TO Peptide & Copper serum Vanicream Facial Moisturer Trader Joe’s Face Sunscreen (not mineral one) Evening: Versed Day Dissolve Cleaner B…"
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"To me, it wasn’t hydrating at all. The texture didn’t feel like a creamy, moisturiser-type sunscreen (like Vanicream). Instead, it felt plasticky on my skin. On top of that, it just didn’t layer well with moisturiser …"
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"on fire. I finally realized I was reacting to both my mineral sunscreen, which I thought was safe, and my Vanicream moisturizer (the only other skincare product I was using). The only product my eyes can tolerate anyw…"
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"throwing things on it to try to help out of desperation. The only cleanser and moisturizer I use is the vanicream one. Prescription: I do have a 50 mg spriolactone that I take every day and have been for 5 months now.…"
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"use the differin benzoyl peroxide spot treatment. I rinse my face in the morning and use niacinamide and vanicream moisturizer but I’ve been slacking with my cerave sunscreen ngl I just don’t go outside that much. Cer…"
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"and night routine below Morning: Exfoliate 2x a week: panyoxl exfoliant Toner: Byoma milky toner Moisture: Vanicream daily moisturizer Sunscreen: elf halo glow skin tint Night: Cleanser: face shop oil cleanser & la Ro…"
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"haru black rice hyaluronic toner -Good molecules hyaluronic acid serum -The ordinary niacinamide serum -Vanicream hyaluronic acid & ceramides moisturizer"
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"molecules overnight resurfacing, but otherwise my routine is really basic (like neutrogena makeup wipes and vanicream moisturizer basic lol). These things are flipping magical."
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"level Hyaluronic acid serum if dry (Vaughter Wellness) Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask (yes for daytime) Vanicream in the tub MDSolarScience tinted SPF Evening - Cetaphil face wash I go through phases of using tret, Alphar…"
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"Progress pics after two months of using Vanicream cleanser + lotion, tretinoin, dapsone gel, and spironolactone. I had the terrible habit of picking at my acne and regret it immensely. The first image is from July 1 a…"
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"to a giant 13 oz. bucket of the stuff. **Here’s my full routine for anyone curious.** **AM:** -Wash with Vanicream cleanser and konjac sponge -COSRX Propolis Toner -The Ordinary Peptides Serum -Vichy Mineral 89 Eye Se…"
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"I have diagnosed OCD. I stopped using CeraVe on September 15th after reading about it here. I switched to Vanicream and kept my routine very minimal. My skin has been healing since then (last pic) and no new pimple si…"
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"Before (left) and now (right). Using every other day at night, with cerave face wash and cerave spf, also Vanicream moisturizer which I just switched to this week and LOVE. I have zero irritation now (combination of a…"
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"Seconding this, my skin looks like op’s when i use something too harsh and mess up my skin barrier. Vanicream cleanser is very good and just use a good simple moisturizer that works for you (i haven’t used Vanicream y…"
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"Ingredient like zinc and allantoin are good for it. Vanicream is a pretty good moisturizer to help heal a skin barrier. Glycerin based masks. (just those cheap ones)"
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"makes one, the Ordinary, and Naturium). Ivory soap seems kinda harsh to wash your face with. Cerave or Vanicream might be better options. Just introduce one new product at a time to not shock your skin and also if som…"
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"best vs hand sanitizer as it can wreck your hands. I also carried a small tube of Vaseline or travel sized vanicream to moisturize as much as possible. I eventually went on dupixent. Clobetasol no longer works and tac…"
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"C. Cleanse morning and night with something that will balance your skin but is still gentle (I like the Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser for sensitive skin). Focus on repairing the barrier by using HA serum (I persona…"
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"active twice after forgetting. I usually will put a diaper cream on for barrier repair, works great for me. Vanicream is good for barrier repair too. No actives while your barrier is messed up. Glycerin based sheet ma…"
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"I have EDS as well! Had no idea it could affect your skin like that. Is vanicream a wash or moisturizer, and what is your routine? Trying to fix my skin better as well bc of picking."
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"Thanks for the advice. I don't think Vanicream is available in England and has Phenoxyethanol and Cetearyl alcohol in it, so it might just make things worse even if I did import it via iHerb or something. I'll have to…"
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"Vanicream sells both cleansers and moisturizers. The commenter is referring to the moisturizer. I (and it seems most others on here) prefer the one that comes in a tub as opposed to the one that comes in a bottle. Sup…"
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"love, I’m so stressed after reading this lol 😂 If you can afford a new product or three, I would recommend: vanicream facial cleanser, Vanicream original cream, and Vanicream facial SPF 30 and nothing else until this …"
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"Vanicream really is the GOAT when it comes to skin barrier issues."
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"back on .025 for months and I have to follow up with a moisturizer or I’ll look like the desert, so I use Vanicream. I swear it’s blocking my pores? I double cleanse and do all the right things with makeup and towels …"
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"your struggle. I have been through a ton of products and have found that some moisturizers like Cerave/Vanicream led to more of those bumps on my skin. I really love La Roche Posay’s matte moisturizers (with spf durin…"
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"Vanicream is amazing! it doesn’t have a perfume to it though."
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"I’m so happy for you that you’re just learning about Vanicream!"
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"a month) im only a month in but it seems to be making a difference so far. so right now my routine is AM vanicream wash dapsone gel aloe then PM vanicream, sulfer sulfacetimide wash dapsone gel futurewise moisturizer …"
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"I don't have this, but my husband cleared up fungal acne with Vanicream Z-Bar medicated cleansing bar. It was recommended by our dermatologist. He doesn't seem to have thinning at the hairline despite being almost 70 …"
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"that and the economy, i have cut WAY back on my routine. at this point im only using aveeno cleanser, vanicream moisturizer, sunscreen and tret. bonus: makes packing much easier when i travel!"
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"my hormones must be going crazy (in my 40s😩) because I was always bumpy and new pimples… turns out Cerave , vanicream and la roche posay have been the MOST complained about products lately breaking everyone out and so…"
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"Together, the ceteareth-20 and cetearyl alcohol in Vanicream, are very comedogenic. I also discovered this when switching to another moisturizer."
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"standard for acne treatment, and your results show exactly why dermatologists love it. Smart move using the vanicream cleanser at night too -- keeping the barrier intact while on tret is half the battle. A lot of peop…"
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"if it’s the hylauronic acid, even though it’s in the cerave face creams and that doesn’t bother me. Vanicream face cream also bothers my skin sometimes and it’s supposed to be super sensitive but does have hylauronic …"
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"went down the drain... I developed an allergy to it all almost overnight, and my derm had me switch to Vanicream. The face wash is $12. The face cream is like $16 for a GIANT tub, and also, it's for the whole body. Ma…"
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"I've heard people like no fuss options like Vanicream, Cerave PM, and the La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5 baume for more occlusion. Personally, I'm into Japanese and Korean brands and have combination skin in a hot and hu…"
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"issue, I guess I'm sensitive to the carrying agents, even the most sensitive skin based ones like CeraVe, vanicream, and the all natural ones. Didn't matter. Went one weekend where we flew to a convention and I only p…"
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"Do you use the one pictured (in the tub)? Has anyone used the Vanicream Daily facial moisturizer with hyaluronic acid? I am thinking about trying out Vanicream for my super sensitive, reactive, acne prone skin. Aveeno…"
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"Omg YES! I started to get perioral dermatitis last year and Vanicream Moisturizing Cream was finally recommended to me by derm earlier this year. It was the only thing that didn't burn and I was so shocked! I'm still …"
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"Sorry this is so late to the party - I confess: I just started using the Vanicream moisturizer with hyaluronic acid on my face for a daytime moisturizer. It might sting a bit when you first use it. I'm 71 and still ha…"
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"Me and my array of Aveeno and Vanicream products versus the skin flakes"
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"Did you have an ok experience with vanicream?"
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"Vanicream is soo joyless and boring but it’s my old reliable to not break me out or cost too much."
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"Vanicream feels surprisingly luxurious to me! I’ve tried the Laneige Water Bank, Drunk Elephant, Glow Recipe, Tatcha etc. and it has the same light, gel-like formula that actually sinks beautifully into the skin. It j…"
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"I have sensitive skin and def can’t do fragrance so if it feels nice and doesn’t break me out it’s great! Vanicream and Cerave are my old reliables. Simple, good ingredients, good price point, and effective."
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"Vanicream was and is the best moisturizer I have. Used during my accutane treatment and nothing did the job better."
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"it looked quite similar to your "before" photo. I'm happy to say that it took half a year but Differin and Vanicream did the trick for me."
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"zinc in head and shoulders is the key! However, head & shoulders is usually scented. The one I use is the vanicream dandruff shampoo (it says shampoo, but I like to use it as a wash for acne and itch)."
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"also wrecked my skin barrier when I was trying to go nuclear on my acne with otc products, and I found that vanicream lotion and vanicream in the tub (NOT DAILY FACIAL) were the only affordable moisturizers that didn'…"
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"using Korean skincare and it helped my acne a lot. I have dry/acne prone/ sensitive skin and I use the Vanicream facial cleanser, anua rice milky toner, Purito oat moisturizer, and skin 1004 sunscreen. When I consiste…"
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"Vanicream moisturizing cream is the best!"
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"my face was constantly breaking out, very dry, and seemed to get worse until literally a month ago. i use vanicream face wash every day and every other day or so i will use PanOxyl benzoyl peroxide face wash. i just s…"
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"A sensitive mineral one! I like Vanicream"
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"irritate rosacea. I’d suggest removing it. Consider switching your cleanser to something ultra gentle like Vanicream or La Roche Posay Toleriane. Pause retinol for now it might be too much with the rosacea cream. Let …"
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"a great option because it has liquid paraffin/mineral oil. It coats your hands from all the washing/wear. Vanicream is also another good option. These all have no fragrance and you can use Vanicream on your face. This…"
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"unscented products are the way to go (Cetaphil, CeraVe, LRP, Avène, Aveeno, Bioderma, Vanicream). Anything beyond a basic moisturiser, face wash, and SPF is unnecessary. If you really want results, stick to prescripti…"
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"we briefly did clindamycin topically, and for the past 1 year I'm stable on: AM - splash face with water, vanicream moisturizer + SPF PM - vanicream cleanser, spironolactone 50 mg tablet before bed every other day - a…"
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"My Vanicream Vit C serum also had like nothing left in it when I cut it open! Shoutout to Vanicream!"
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"face with cerave salicylic acid cleanser, rinse, wash face with panoxyl benzoyl peroxide face wash Apply vanicream moisturizer and cerave retinol Apply adapalene gel and benzoyl peroxide cream I did purge and have som…"
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"right now. after showering you need to use a really hydrating lotion made for sensitive skin like the vanicream lotion, and before your shift try using a silicone based primer on top of well hydrated skin. I also like…"
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"UV Aqua Rich Weightless Moisturizer SPF 50). At night I use the same cleanser then aestura. I tried using Vanicream moisturizer and FAB facial cleanser but both STUNG! My face can only tolerate cetaphil and aestura so…"
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"Glycolic acid may help. AM: Cerave Hydrating Cleanser Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 PM: Cerave Hydrating Cleanser Tretinoin gel (A-ret gel three times a week, followed by Vanicream…"
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"Cerave never worked for me, and I’ve heard other people experience the same. Right now vanicream cleanser and moisturizer work great for me. My doctor has me on Spironolactone for hormonal acne, a benzoyl/clindamycin …"
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"whether Cerave moisturizing cream would be considered occlusive! Some occlusive moisturizers are things Vanicream, LRP Cicplast line, Vaseline, etc."
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"Ah I’ve heard Vanicream is similar so maybe it is then 😕, thanks again for your advice!"
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"as your first cleanse (with the pink cap). It’s fungal acne safe and will remove your makeup and sunscreen. Vanicream Cleanser will remove any leftover. This will keep anything left behind from clogging your pores. Ce…"
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"Are you using the vanicream facial moisturizer or just the regular moisturizer? If it's not the facial version I am 100% sure that's your problem"
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"hard to tell if it’s making your face red and dry or the naicinamide toner or both. I also don’t know what Vanicream moisturizer you are using because the 2 are different. The one in the tub is more of an occlusive an…"
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"ahhahah ily for this i keep it simple i use to vanicream face wash, then the cosrx all in one cream (this is the key), and end with vanicream daily facial moisturizer. and i dont have naturally good skin either i had …"
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"This is very similar to my routine, same cleanser, and I use the vanicream cream at night, and face moisturizer during day. I recently switched to LRP effaclar cleanser and my skin got even more clear almost right awa…"
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"Although I do think the gel is doing most of the heavy lifting in this case. I use a basic cleanser like vanicream and use a gel or gel cream moisturizer after since they tend to have little to no pore-clogging ingred…"
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"insane amount of exfoliation. Pick up Dove’s sensitive soap bar and try just using that with the mitt and Vanicream for a few weeks. Gradually re-trial your BHA and AHA lotions, one at a time, and stop if you notice i…"
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"is more important than the product, and I don’t want to come off as a shill, and for the love of god, no vanicream in a tub."
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"There are different kinds of vitamin c. I use Vanicream which is tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. Skinceuticals is L-ascorbic acid (ferulic acid is a different kind of antioxidant). Cerave is also L-ascorbic acid. Wishing y…"
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"Nothing harsh. A routine of GENTLE cleansing soap in the PM followed by a basic moisturizer on a damp face (vanicream, Cerave, whatever), topped with a thin layer of either aquaphor or Vaseline. In the am, rinse your …"
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"This is perfect advice, this is exactly what I did, I used Vanicream moisturizer, stopped all actives, and after 5 weeks my skin looks the best it has in a long time! I’m actually scared to try anything else on it!"
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"I switched to a basic cleanser and moisturizer like the Vanicream cleanser and the moisturizer that comes in a tub at the recommendation of my dermatologist. I was also prescribed tretinoin which both helped clear it …"
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"swear CeraVe is garbage. Vanicream works for me."
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"I also had allergic reactions to a TON of different moisturizers including vanicream and the la roche posay ones. I started using the Eucerin eczema cream thats pretty rich but a little bit goes a long way. Sometimes …"
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"At night I have been using aveeno clear complexion then adapalene gel on the active breakouts followed by vanicream moisturizer (be careful with that combo because it can be drying to the skin/make sure to add moistur…"
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"I do!! And i suspected it too but i stopped it for like a week or two and it didn’t go away? Hmm. Its vanicream vitamin c serum.. maybe it takes longer to go away"
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"from BOJ. I also consistently started using sunscreen, replying religiously. Diet stayed the same btw. Vanicream is great, I used it too. Maybe check your hormones? You look beautiful by the way. Stay positive! ❤️"
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"do some good). Also sunglasses. Make sure you wash your face at night to get the sunscreen off, cetaphil/vanicream cleanser is reasonably priced and more expensive cleansers don’t really do much more than simple ones.…"
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"difficult to treat. his routine is very good. differin is just about as powerful as you can get OTC, and vanicream is the absolute most gentle and effective cleanser/moisturizer. make sure he is using the differin at …"
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"I’m gonna guess something with no actives? Maybe like Vanicream ?"
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"I use the vanicream one - looks like it isn’t a hybrid, in case that’s helpful to anyone!"
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"face wash once a week to remove congestion, and not on the days i use the tretinoin. all other days i use vanicream cleanser. For moisturizers i use the vanicream moisturizing cream, the tub with the pump. For sunscre…"
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"and 1 sunscreen. A dermatologist routine would likely look like this: AM: \- BP/Sulfur Cleanser \- Vanicream Moisturizer \-Face Sunscreen PM: \- Vanicream gentle cleanser \- Vanicream Moisturizer \- Differin Gel Good …"
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"You can get adapalene over the counter. I alternate with a 2% salicylic acid toner. Just use Vanicream for face cleanser. Most sunscreens, moisturizers and oil cleansers break me out bad."
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"I get hormonal cystic flares occasionally and have found Anua Azelaic acid serum twice daily, then Vanicream face moisturizer, followed by spot treating individual pimples with Adult Acnomel Acne Medication, (it’s a t…"
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"be too strong together. And burning is not normal. It’s a sign of a problem. You may also want to switch vanicream facial moisturizer. It’s easier on the skin than cerave."
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"I just went out and bought the vanicream facial moisturizer! Thank you for the suggestion!"
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"none of that is available to you, OTC products suitable for rosacea include very gentle/soothing products (vanicream is tolerable by most) and active ingredients of azelaic acid and sulfur."
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"sit on the area for like 10 seconds to soften the material in your pores then wash your face with the vanicream. I’d use the salicylic acid just once a week at first"
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"before drying off. Really locks in that moisture, it has done wonders for a bunch of my dry patches. Vanicream is my go to, but anything derm recommended should get the job done."
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"Before Routine: Vanicream gentle face wash at night, Hado Labo premium hyaluronic acid, Rose and Glycerin water, Purito sleep pack. Everything again in the am minus the face wash New Routine: New SLS free toothpaste, …"
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"- Tower 28 Rescue spray and Beauty Pie Hyaluronic acid - Cosx Snail Mucin - Dermatica Azeliac Acid 20% - Vanicream Vitamin C Lotion - Natrium Eye Cream - Beauty Pie YouthBomb Serum - La Roche Posay Double Repair Mosit…"
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"same routine for over a year, until the mask came in 3 month ago: Routine: AM: don’t wash face at all, vanicream face lotion, terez eye patches from Amazon, and summer Fridays lip balm PM: farmacy makeup balm if makeu…"
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"just pull down my neck. If you find the crime too thick try the lotion. Not the facial lotion, the regular Vanicream lotion."
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"Highly recommend the Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides. Really has been a game changer for my skin, especially in the winter."
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"under makeup. Before tretinoin I used this in place of a moisturizer but now I still prefer to use my vanicream underneath to ensure I don’t peel later in the day. It has a very vague white cast but I’m pale so it sor…"
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"I have the exact same experience as you!!! On tret and use vanicream underneath. Love love love it! FYI- I ordered 5 bottles 2 weeks ago and got them no problem. It is funny how everyone is so unique in how they react…"
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"May I ask which Vanicream moisturizer you use? Kind of interested."
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"is basically the same formula as the name brands. For shampoo, same rule — fewer ingredients is better. Vanicream and Free & Clear brand are solid if your current one is still giving you issues. One extra rinse cycle …"
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"sensitive and tretinoin for 5 months only made his skin red with more acne and irritated. He was also using Vanicream gentle wash and Vanicream in a tub cream. He recently tried to incorporate Panoxyl and again, red a…"
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"(I do) do not strip your skin. Use gentle effective cleansers. Haruharu Wonder, Beplain Mung Bean Foam, Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser are all good, gentle, effective. Do NOT use a strong stripping Toners! Repair yo…"
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"couple of weeks, use a Gentle, no actives cleanser and a proper moisturizer, like the person under me said, vanicream lotion and look into a healing serum like beta glucan or even something with aloe."
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"Try using something simple like a Vanicream facial moisturizer. Especially since you’re using the sulfur soap. It’s very drying. I wonder if you would have better success with a sulfur ointment/treatment instead of so…"
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"one that's a combo of hyloronic acid and niacinamide) and an very good moisturizer (Tower 28 is great, or Vanicream). Sunscreen SPF 30 everyday, no exceptions!!! This is the most important so you do not scar. All this…"
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"2.)Use a gel cleanser instead: And try using a gel cleanser instead of a foaming cleanser, I only use Vanicream gentle cleanser. It. 3.)keep it simple: Change pillow covers. Stick to the basic skincare which is Gentle…"
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"Poor thing, it looks like she’s been having some pain from it too. So vanicream everything is my recommendation and then seeking help from a derm for something with prescription. I have very sensitive skin and use van…"
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"Thank you! We do use the vanicream lotion. Thankfully it’s not painful. It’s usually the reddest after she rinses her face."
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"who did do that and had horrible acne/skin for over a year then went off all actives and just slathered vanicream only and it calmed by 90% acne wise within a couple weeks"
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"I find vanicream body lotion/moisturizer works pretty good for me at least!! Something to look into, it’s pretty cheap as well!"
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"you have dry skin. makeup always highlights skin texture to a degree. focus your routine on moisture. vanicream moisturizer is the best on the market imo. i would also add in a hydrating mask at least once per week. i…"
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"for recommendations - but stick to gentle plain moisturizer’s and cleansers from Avene Tolerance Control or Vanicream and avoid exfoliants like glycolic acid or salicylic. Things to look for to treat it would be azael…"
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"which is in sooooooooo many skin products. Trial and error helped me figure it out. To heal it I had to use vanicream and Vaseline. Hopefully the derm can run some allergy tests for you."
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"before bed with a nice thick moisturizer would do wonders for you. There’s an awesome moisturizer called vanicream that really is an all around excellent product that comes in a pump and is very affordable. You can us…"
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"is a decent drugstore brand, but I use their body lotion on my face, their face lotion makes me break out. Vanicream is another good drugstore one. Anything that says something about protecting your skin barrier and i…"
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"Vanicream with a drop of castor oil at night, vanicream in the morning"
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"revamp my routine. And it worked! For the past 2 years, my skin has been so much better. I switched to Vanicream cleanser and moisturizers, a sulfur soap, then Bioderma Sensibio H2O micellar water to remove makeup and…"
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"This. I buy my Vanicream products from the Amazon Vanicream storefront and have never had an issue with them. I DO NOT buy from 3rd party sellers, and I buy all of my imported Asian products (like Biore Watery Essence…"
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"I tried: cerave, the gel/pink Clinique moisturizer, vanicream (facial), pyukang yul face moisturizer, skinfix (water cream and gel cream) and most recently iunik beta glucan. I think I’m having best success with the i…"
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"Thank you so much! My skin is incredibly sensitive, and can only tolerate Vanicream as of now. I was thinking of incorporating Benzoyl Peroxide into my routine."
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"itchy cystic acne. my derm scribed me prednisone it helped soo much. and a very hydrating moisturizer, Vanicream was godsent when i was on accutane"
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"face, they come in packs of 50 and you can wipe your bathroom sink down with it after/multiuse. The brand Vanicream is amazing and affordable. Use an INCIDecoder website to check if the products you’re using contain h…"
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"Chill out on the epiduo until this heals. Put on Stratia Lipid Gold to help heal your barrier and then layer Vanicream over it to seal it in. A little Cerave Baby Ointment can also be helpful in addition to the other …"
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"I bought a bottle of PC 25% last winter and haven’t started using it yet. I was using the Vanicream vitamin C serum and liked it a lot at first, and then it felt like it slowly started to break me out and I haven’t us…"
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"Green Clean and Cerave foaming cleanser at night. Cerave benzoyl peroxide cleanser every-other morning. - Vanicream vitamin c serum - EltaMD sunscreen - Avene Retinal - AM moisturizer is LRP Double Repair, PM is Cerav…"
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"something more invasive than skincare. And you’re right, her forehead doesn’t move because of Botox. Vanicream my ass."
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"being super transparent about her botox and filler, and her always saying she only uses tretinoin and vanicream, it’s super disappointing to now not be able to trust her content at all. I commented about it and she bl…"
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"I found so much solitude with finally figuring out my simple routine, it was honestly staggering. 😭 AM: Vanicream cleanser, Vanicream SPF moisturizer (occasionally spot treat with generic Hibiclens when acne eczema or…"
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"ago (using a concentration of tretinoin that was too strong for me). I pared my entire routine down to just Vanicream cleanser and the Cicaplast Baume, which got me back to normal after maybe 2-3 months"
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"cerave benzoyl peroxide cleanser to dry out the breakouts and then applying glycerine and locking in with vanicream. My skin has never been better. I’m 36 and have always struggle with hormonal acne and been extremely…"
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"I have been using the Vanicream serum and it works really well for me! My dermatologist told me it was a really safe option for people with sensitive skin."
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"here how Cereve was a problem for many. I ditched that, stripped back all the other stuff, and now he uses Vanicream cleanser and a lotion for sensitive skin (can't recall which) and I swear to you the acne cleared up…"
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"My son's derm recommended the whole vanicream line! They even have a shampoo."
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"Vanicream cleanser is the best thing to ever happen to my skin. I use the facial cleanser and soap my body as well. I also struggle with eczema and it really helps with that too. I swear by Eucerin moisturizers."
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"a beautiful complexion. For 50 years I never washed my face with anything but water. Now I'll use a little vanicream cleanser in the shower every few days. Also never used foundation. I would have a pimple once in a w…"
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"Same but think of all the money we save 😂 My Derm convinced me to switch to Avenè moisturizers and Vanicream cleanser and it’s so much better!"
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"where it's ultimately down to what you prefer and what works for you. There are tons of people who swear by Vanicream, for example, but I find it too occlusive. Lots of people use hand lotion with dimethicone. I can f…"
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"Vanicream in the tub has occlusives in it?"
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"Nope. I stopped using Tret and my eyes cleared up. I'm not going back, I'll just stick with my Cera Ve and Vanicream."
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"Aussie leave in, Aussie mousse and the blue LA Looks cheap gel when I need gel. Shampoo and conditioner is Vanicream."
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"Vanicream daily moisturiser!!! Shortest ingredient list, bit thick going on but sinks in really well"
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