Vanicream skincare
Vanicream is an American skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Pharmaceutical Specialties, Inc..
Vanicream is loved for its sunscreens, cleansers, moisturizers, and serums, as well as its gentle formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin and dry skin best due to their soothing nature. For particular concerns, the standout products are the Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 for acne-prone skin, the Vitamin C Serum for skin with dark spots, and the Daily Facial Moisturizer for mature skin. The brand relies on thoughtful formulations to care for the complexion.
This page covers some of the most popular Vanicream products; for the whole Vanicream range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 10.7k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Vanicream for its gentle and non-irritating formulas, lightweight and non-greasy textures, and effective hydration for sensitive and acne-prone skin. The most common complaints are a heavy or greasy texture and insufficient moisture for very dry skin.
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Questions and answers
Is Vanicream good for oily skin?
Is Vanicream worth it?
Vanicream is worth it for shoppers seeking gentle care, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, sensitive, acne-prone, combination, and oily skin types. Every product from the Vanicream range on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are Vanicream's best products?
Vanicream products that rate Superior for the skin types they target include the Daily Facial Moisturizer and the Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 for dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Additionally, the Vitamin C Serum rates High for mature skin and skin with dark spots.
Which Vanicream moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best Vanicream moisturizer on this page for dry skin is Moisturizing Skin Cream, which rates Average for dry skin.
Does Vanicream cause breakouts?
Vanicream is unlikely to cause breakouts because the Vanicream products on this page are formulated without fragrance. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for acne-prone skin.
Is Vanicream fragrance-free?
Yes, the Vanicream products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Vanicream products?
Vanicream products utilize key ingredients such as ceramides, glycerin, and white petrolatum to help repair and maintain the skin barrier. Additionally, Vitamin C and sodium hyaluronate are included in specific treatments to support skin brightening and hydration.
How do I build a Vanicream skincare routine?
To build a Vanicream morning routine for dry skin, apply Gentle Facial Cleanser, followed by Moisturizing Skin Cream, and finish with Daily Facial Moisturizer. The evening routine adds Gentle Facial Cleanser, Vitamin C Serum, and Moisturizing Skin Cream. Lovi rates the Vanicream routine High for dry skin.
Where can I buy Vanicream, and how much does it cost?
Vanicream is available to buy in stores in the United Arab Emirates. The prices for the Vanicream products on this page range from AED 69.48 to AED 150.00, with most costing between AED 84.00 and AED 88.98.
What are good alternatives to Vanicream?
Good alternatives to Vanicream with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines as Superior for oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, compared to High for Vanicream routines.
Vanicream vs CeraVe: which is better?
Lovi rates CeraVe as Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, whereas Vanicream rates High for those skin types. For dry skin, both brands rate High. Every Vanicream product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Who owns Vanicream, and where is it from?
Vanicream is an American brand founded in 1980, owned by Pharmaceutical Specialties, Inc..
Is Vanicream cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Vanicream as cruelty-free.
Is Vanicream good for dry skin?
Vanicream is well-suited for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Vanicream-focused routine High for dry skin. The Daily Facial Moisturizer and the Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 both earn a Superior fit for dry skin.
Which Vanicream cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Gentle Facial Cleanser is the best choice among the cleansers on this page for oily skin, where Lovi rates it Average.
Is Vanicream good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Vanicream fits sensitive skin well because sensitive skin is one of the skin types the brand fits best. Lovi rates the Gentle Facial Cleanser, Daily Facial Moisturizer, Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30, and Vitamin C Serum High or Superior for sensitive skin. Additionally, the Vanicream products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Which Vanicream sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
The best Vanicream sunscreen for sensitive skin is the Daily Facial Moisturizer, followed closely by the Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30. Lovi rates both of these sunscreens as Superior for sensitive skin.
Is Vanicream good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Vanicream fits acne-prone skin well, as Lovi rates the Vanicream-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. The Vanicream products on this page are fragrance-free.
Is Vanicream good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Vanicream helps with skin with dark spots, and Lovi rates the Vitamin C Serum, Daily Facial Moisturizer, and Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 High for skin with dark spots. Vitamin C helps brighten uneven skin tones.
Is Vanicream good for mature skin?
Vanicream fits mature skin well, as Lovi rates the Daily Facial Moisturizer and the Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 as Superior for mature skin. The brand-focused routines on the page also help keep skin calm and soft without fragrance.
Research behind Vanicream's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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