No. 57
in skincare
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How it works.
45% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 57 in skincare
Sample
22 redditors with explicit opinion · 10 positive · 2 negative · 10 neutral
Score
0.549 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 27–65% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Mixed Reviews — <50% positive. Polarising — read both sides before buying.
Sources
r/tretinoin, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction, r/40PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddictionUK + 2 more
Vanicream · skincare
Mixed Reviews
Gentle Facial Cleanser
r/tretinoinr/30PlusSkinCarer/SkincareAddictionr/40PlusSkinCarer/SkincareAddictionUKr/Makeup
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
A bare-bones gentle cleanser that works like pricier versions. Pairs well with minimal routines, though texture and foam level unspecified.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.7 from 33,486 reviews — that's roughly 92% positive.
On Reddit: 45% of 22 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 47 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
What redditors love
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Performs like expensive cleansers at drugstore price
“Literally SO similar to expensive cleansers I've tried, specifically Revision cleansers.”
u/Amodernhousehusband · r/30PlusSkinCare →
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Transforms skin texture when used in simple routine
“I switched to vanicream face wash and moisturizer and differen at night and that's it. The change to the texture in my skin is insane.”
u/brynnburger · r/SkincareAddiction →
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Works well in pared-down routines with actives
“I pared my routine down to Vanicream cleanser, COSRX snail mucin (still loyal to this one), CeraVe PM lotion, and EltaMD tinted sunscreen.”
u/No-Presentation298 · r/SkincareAddiction →
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Suitable as second step in double cleansing
“Kose cleansing oil and then double cleanse with Vanicream gentle cleanser”
u/50looks · r/Makeup →
Direct quotes
What 22 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/brynnburger
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r/SkincareAddiction
I switched to vanicream face wash and moisturizer and differen at night and that's it. The change to the texture in my skin is insane.
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u/Amodernhousehusband
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r/30PlusSkinCare
Vanicream cleanser is number 1. Literally SO similar to expensive cleansers I've tried, specifically Revision cleansers.
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u/No-Presentation298
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r/SkincareAddiction
I pared my routine down to Vanicream cleanser, COSRX snail mucin (still loyal to this one), CeraVe PM lotion, and EltaMD tinted sunscreen.
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"Vanicream Moisturizing Cream (in the tub, the daily facial moisturizer caused burning)"
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"routine until 2 months ago: morning vanicream cleanser vanicream moisturizing cream byoma sunscreen night vanicream cleanser"
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"I bought this Vanicream liquid cleanser from Amazon last week... Face has been"
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"heads.
I'm really bummed because I LOVED the LRP cleanser. Right now I'm using Vanicream gentle facial cleanser, which is also creamy and not foamy and is similarly scentless. But it doesn't"
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"leanser recs: La Roche Posay Toleraine hydrating gentle cleanser ( gentlest) or Vanicream facial cleanser ( foams a little). I’d cleanse post miceller water.
For Vit C: I use Alto Adva"
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"cause I’m on prescription stuff and I don’t mess around with my barrier.
AM:
Vanicream facial cleanser every morning.
Red light therapy every morning.
Then I alternate:
* Day 1:"
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"Kose cleansing oil and then double cleanse with Vanicream gentle cleanser"
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"Vanicream cleanser"
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"vanicream cleanser"
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"the vanicream cleanser & moisturizer"
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"vanicream daily facial cleanser"
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"I had tried Cerave, Cetaphil, Vanicream, and other brands of face cleansers, none of them removed my makeup well"
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"I wash my face with either Vanicream or Cetaphil face wash."
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"My husband uses vanicream body wash and face wash and swear by it"
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Threads tracked
The conversations we're watching.
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r/SkincareAddiction
Differen Gel Is Saving My Skin
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r/30PlusSkinCare
What Is Your Cheapest Ride Or Die Holy Grail
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r/SkincareAddiction
Personal Anyone Else Quietly Simplifying Their
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r/tretinoin
Tret 005 Azelaic Acid 15 Routine
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r/tretinoin
All I Can Say Is Stick It Out Yall
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r/tretinoin
So Far So Good
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Moving From Azelaic Acid 15 To 20 While Using
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1 Month Progress
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