Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
Updated Nov 8, 2026 · Top Face Creams
Best for Reactive, very dry skin that needs a bland night cream with nothing extra in the jar.
A short-formula cream for skin that reacts to almost everything else. Vanicream lists petrolatum, glycerin, and emulsifiers, and no fragrance, botanicals, or essential oils. The brand says it is non-comedogenic and carries the National Eczema Association seal. It does not contain the ceramides in CeraVe or La Roche-Posay, so it seals water in rather than replacing barrier lipids. Wirecutter's moisturizer test picked Vanicream Daily Facial, which is a different, lighter product. This pump cream is the heavy one. People use it at night on very dry skin and find it greasy under makeup.
What customers like
- Formulated without common irritants making it suitable for those with sensitive skin
- Comes with a pump dispenser for easy and hygienic application
- Large size (16 fl oz) for a reasonable price
- A little goes a long way making it a costeffective option
- Can be used on both face and body
- Combines well with other products such as jojoba oil
- Leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated
- Nongreasy and nonirritating
- Fragrancefree
What customers dislike
- Some reviewers have experienced issues with the packaging such as leaking or not being properly sealed
- May be too thick for some especially on dry skin
- Can be difficult to spread on dry skin
- May feel heavy on the skin
- Some may prefer a scented moisturizer
- Size
- 16 oz pump
- Texture
- Thick cream
- Key ingredients
- Petrolatum, glycerin
- Fragrance
- None
- Not in the formula
- Ceramides, botanical extracts, essential oils
Sources: Vanicream: Moisturizing Cream ingredients and NEA seal · Wirecutter: tested Vanicream Daily Facial, a different product (published 2026) · r/Accutane: pump tub for very dry skin (published 2024-08-29)
