Moisturizing Cream
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream is a thick, no-frills moisturizer that several creators trust for sensitive skin. Doctorly (board-certified dermatologist) calls it a safe bet for anyone who "just are really not wanting to guess" about irritation, and The Science of Self-Care notes its simple ingredients rarely cause reactions. However, one creator found it didn't actively improve their skin, so it's best for basic hydration rather than targeted benefits.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
- “I have been using this as my face moisturizer from here all the way down to my feet. And it's been amazing”3:22–3:28
- “I do think this is even more moisturizing”3:46–3:49
- “I've actually loved this consistency as a facial moisturizer”3:47–3:53
- “I put it on morning and night, and I just think it's incredible”3:55–4:00
- Source: Fragrance free product reviews for sensitive skin - Jun 16, 2026
- “The second ingredient here is petrolatum. Now this is a fantastic emollient”22:10–22:13
- “I would only really use this for very dry skin”22:35–22:39
- “I would avoid it if you have oily acne prone skin”
- “I absolutely love this product. It has no fragrance in it, no irritants in it, no skin sensitizers in it”22:54–22:59
- “This one's very good for skin of color”23:00–23:03
- Source: Best & worst moisturisers for oily acne skin - Dec 21, 2025
- “I do love their cream in a tub. It's just a thick moisturizer and if you just are really not wanting to guess at all in terms of will it be safe for your skin, it's a big tub. It's going to do really well for you”5:38–5:43
- Source: Dermatologists' most underrated skincare brands of 2026 - Jun 1, 2026
- “I do love this. I feel like it's super lightweight. It dries down fully. It soaks into the skin and it's moisturizing without being heavy and it's affordable”1:50–1:58
- “So I do recommend this one if you also loved the Gold Bond”2:01–2:05
- Source: Current Beauty Favorites | February & March 2026 - Apr 1, 2026
- “Vanicream is a staple for anyone who has sensitive skin”
- “It has such simple ingredients that it's very rare that anyone gets any irritation from it”
- “Even though Vanicream wasn't irritating my skin ever, it also wasn't doing much for my skin”
- Source: 5 ingredients that healed my sensitive skin - May 21, 2025
MIXED / NEGATIVE
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 4.3 / 5 from 6 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Good for
- Sensitive skin (2) · Deep skin tones (1)
- Features
- Fragrance-free (1) · Non-irritating (2) · Hydrating (2) · Nourishing (2)
- ⚠ may not suit oily skin (1)
- ⚠ didn't help with acne (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- moisturizer
- Finish
- —
- Shade
- —
- Key ingredients
- water, petrolatum, sorbitol, cetearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, ceteareth-20, simethicone, glyceryl stearate, PEG-30 stearate, sorbic acid
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