Moisturizing Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Vanicream
Updated September 17, 2026
Petrolatum-heavy occlusive for tret dryness and eczema; can clog acne-prone faces.
What the community says
A thick, petrolatum-based cream that people mostly use at night or on raw, flaky skin. It’s a staple for tret users and eczema folks, but oily or acne-prone skin often hates the heaviness and clogged-pore risk.
What this means for you
Backed by 28 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
Watch out for
- Way too heavy for many daytime faces
- Can clog pores or spark closed comedones
- Can sting, burn, or flare rosacea
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Real Reddit threads — 1,071 mentions across 28 threads
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream on Reddit, in one place — 28 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.
“[Before&After] Finding the right dermatologist makes a huge difference for me. 2 year difference using doxy, 50+ SPF sunscreen, Vanicream, 5 laser treatment and epiduo nightly.”
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“I switched my lotion to vanicream which you can get at CVS or Walgreens for $16 and the jar lasts a very long time (3-4 months).”
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“Both combos definitely help stop getting new dark spots...”
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“Vanicream has helped me by using it every day to prevent flair ups.”
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“I started using a product line called Vanicream. It was recommended by a derm, and I swear this stuff is magic.”
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“I haven’t had a flare-up in three years or so :)”
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“topped with a thin layer of vanicream cream.”
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“It works better than slugging ever did, and it's actually comfortable.”
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“a thin layer of vanicream cream”
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“Vanicream Moisturizing Cream also works great!”
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“also works great”
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“Vanicream Moisturizing Cream”
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“Vanicream tub moisturizer or Evermere gel cream”
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“AM: Vanicream facial cleanser”
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“Whatever routine you have going on for your skin, keep at it”
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“I layer Vanicream on top of the moisturizer because my skin needs a little boost.”
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“This is super gentle, no burning.”
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“I layer Vanicream on top”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Avene
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Better for Redness / Irritation
18 shared traits
912 mentions
