Vanicream
Vanicream was developed in 1975 by pharmacists at Pharmaceutical Specialties Inc. in Rochester, Minnesota, working directly with dermatologists to create products for patients with sensitive skin. The brand has been the #1 dermatologist-recommended brand for sensitive skin (IQVIA ProVoice Survey, 2024) and has a nearly 50-year track record in clinical settings.
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Vanicream, by the numbers.
Vanicream has 15 products in the DermFND database, concentrated in body care, moisturizer, cleanser, sunscreen, and lip care. Observed ingredient patterns across these products show glycerin, petrolatum, zinc oxide, squalane, dimethicone, panthenol, propylene glycol, and allantoin as the most common components. The brand's price range is $6 to $16, with an average price of $12. The average DermFND score for these products is 78.7/100. Sample items include Daily Facial Moisturizer, Moisturizing Skin Cream, Gentle Facial Cleanser, Lip Protectant SPF 30, and Moisturizing Lotion. This data reflects a profile of functional topical applications.
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