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Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer: formula, feel and where it fits
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer is a non-SPF lotion with squalane, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and five named ceramides. Its 19-ingredient US formula has no listed botanical extracts or essential oils. Vanicream describes the feel as rich but lightweight.
Full ingredient list
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Carnosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosterols, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, 1,2-Hexanediol.
Where it fits in your routine
This is a day-and-night moisture step. Apply it after serum, then follow with a separate broad-spectrum sunscreen in the morning.
US prices and where to buy
USD prices checked October 24, 2026, before tax and shipping. Unit price = listed price ÷ package ounces.
| Product | US retailer | Size | Price | Price per ounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer | Target US | 3 fl oz | $13.99 | $4.66/fl oz |
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
A simple moisturizer built around humectants, squalane and five named ceramides, without botanical extracts or essential oils according to Vanicream.
- Before choosing: It has no SPF. Squalane, stearyl alcohol and other emollients give it a different formula from a water-based gel.
- How the brand directs use: Vanicream says to apply as needed, day or night. Its routine FAQ places the moisturizer after a serum and before makeup or sunscreen.
What the formula actually contains
Glycerin and hyaluronic acid are water-binding ingredients; squalane and other emollients contribute slip. The five ceramides on the current US ingredient list are EOP, NG, NP, AS and AP.
The list does not name added fragrance, botanical extracts or essential oils. Vanicream describes the lotion as non-comedogenic and suitable under makeup.
- The full 19-ingredient US formula is listed above.
- Use after serum and before sunscreen or makeup, following Vanicream's routine directions.
Daily Facial Moisturizer versus the SPF 30 namesake
The similarly named Vanicream Facial Moisturizer SPF 30 is a different product and formula. Its Drug Facts identify 19.5% zinc oxide as the sunscreen active. Daily Facial Moisturizer has no sunscreen active or SPF rating. Use the non-SPF lotion as a moisture step and a separate sunscreen in the morning if that suits your routine.
- Daily Facial Moisturizer: moisturizes; Vanicream says apply as needed day or night.
- Facial Moisturizer SPF 30: a mineral sunscreen moisturizer with its own active and inactive ingredient list, application and reapplication directions.
Does it contain niacinamide or fragrance?
Neither niacinamide nor fragrance appears on the 19-ingredient US list. It does contain hyaluronic acid, squalane and five ceramides. That makes it a useful option if you want those moisturizing ingredients while avoiding niacinamide or fragrant plant oils.