Vanicream Vanicream Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF30

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• Zinc Oxide

  Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

  A mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, the core sun-protection job in this product. It also helps protect the skin surface and can add whiteness or opacity. On some labels it appears as CI 77947 when used for colour.

• Water

  Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

• C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.

• Isopentyldiol

  Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  A solvent that dissolves other ingredients so they blend into a uniform mix. This helps keep the formula evenly combined.

• Squalane

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Refatting (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An emollient that softens and smooths the skin, and also conditions hair. It leaves a smooth feel and helps replace oils on the surface.

• Glycerin

  Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.

• Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel and conditions the skin. It gives the product a light, easy-spreading feel.

• Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the formula a conditioning, slick texture on application.

• Glyceryl Stearate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also acts as an emulsifier, keeping the oil and water parts blended together.

• PEG-100 Stearate

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  A cleansing surfactant, meaning it helps lift away oil and dirt. It's often paired with other emulsifiers in creams.

• Polyhydroxystearic Acid

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It keeps the oily and watery parts blended so the formula holds together.

• Cetearyl Alcohol

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A workhorse ingredient that softens skin feel, adjusts thickness, helps oil and water mix, and keeps the blend stable. In practice it thickens the product, keeps it from separating, gives a smooth feel, and can make the product look opaque. Despite its name, it behaves like a waxy solid, not a drying alcohol.

• Sucrose Stearate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  Sucrose Stearate conditions and smooths skin while helping oil and water stay mixed. It also lends a mild cleansing role and keeps the blend stable.

• ceramide EOP

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A ceramide, a skin-type lipid, used to condition skin and hair. It helps skin and hair feel smoother and better conditioned. It was formerly listed as Ceramide 1.

• Ceramide NG

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Ceramide NG is a lipid used to condition the skin, helping it feel soft and smooth. On labels it was formerly known as Ceramide 2.

• Ceramide NP

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It works to improve the feel and condition of skin and hair.

• Ceramide AS

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth. On older labels it may appear as Ceramide 4 or Ceramide 5.

• Ceramide AP

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient. It softens and smooths the feel of skin and hair. You may see it on older labels under its former name, Ceramide 6 II.

• Carnosine

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Carnosine is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Phytosterols

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Hydrogenated Lecithin

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  An ingredient that helps oil and water mix so the formula stays blended. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smoother.

• Dimethicone

  Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a protective layer on the surface. It also cuts down foam during production, keeping the formula settled.

• Triethoxycaprylylsilane

  Binder (holds the formula together)other

  A binding ingredient that helps hold the parts of the formula together. It is often used to coat and bind powders in a mix.

• Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11

  Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11 is a large web-like polymer that adjusts the product's thickness and keeps the mixture stable. This means it gives the formula body, helps hold the oil and water parts from separating, and leaves a smooth skin feel.

• Caprylyl Glycol

  Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A multi-tasker that conditions skin and hair and acts as a deodorant. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.

• 1,2-Hexanediol

  Humectant (holds moisture)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  A fluid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smooth.

Source

DailyMed drug label

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https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d8c9a8d0-1f24-2240-e053-2a95a90a8dee

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27 July 2026

Market

United States

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v2 of this U.S. formulation

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