Vanicream

Vanicream Z-Bar.

Cleansers

About this product

A fragrance-free cleansing bar formulated with zinc pyrithione, designed to gently cleanse facial skin and address seborrheic dermatitis and related flaky, irritated patches.

Full ingredients

Pyrithione Zinc (2%), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Coconut Acid, Water, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Petrolatum, Sorbitol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Ceteareth-20, Simethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-30 Stearate, Sorbic Acid

Guru Score

76%

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Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

One expert praised it as a gentle, fragrance-free option for those with facial seborrheic dermatitis and very sensitive skin. However, the product has been discontinued. Before it was pulled, gurus noted that zinc pyrithione in a cleanser bar can help control flaky red patches around the brows and nose, and may also address tinea versicolor, a condition that flares seasonally. Those who want to try a similar approach should lather the bar on affected areas and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take May 2026

What they liked

Fragrance-free bar format
Gentle enough for facial seborrheic dermatitis
Zinc pyrithione without excess preservatives

What they flagged

Discontinued

Best for

Sensitive skin Acne-prone skin

Type

CleansersBar

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Daniel Sugai

722k subs

✓Yay

"Vanicream came out with the Z-Bar which you can use to wash your face if you have seborrheic dermatitis of your face and that's a gentle fragrance-free cleanser. That was a big move on their part to make a fragrance-free shampoo but it will definitely benefit those who have very sensitive skin, especially facial seborrheic dermatitis."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Yay

"Their zinc pyrithione cleansing bar is back. Highly recommend that for those of you with seborrheic dermatitis."

All 3 takes from Dr Dray

Ulta Beauty World 2025 Was OUT OF CONTROL

"Their zinc pyrithione cleansing bar is back. Highly recommend that for those of you with seborrheic dermatitis."

No More Vanicream Z-Bar | Skincare Vlog

"Vanicream discontinued their Z-Bar. Zinc pyrithione is an anti-dandruff ingredient but it can also help with CC dermatitis, those little flaky red irritated patches in the brows around the nose. A zinc pyrithione cleansing bar can help control that. Zinc pyrithione is also really helpful in a cleanser for tinea versicolor, which tends to rear its head this time of year."

Top 3 BAR CLEANSERS FOR THE FACE & BODY | Dermatologist @DrDrayzday

"The Vanicream Z-bar is a go-to because [...] I've never seen a zinc pyrithione body wash, and the alternatives are [...] anti-dandruff shampoos, but the bar is much gentler in my opinion and experience, [...] especially for using on the face, than a shampoo."

Frequently asked.

What is Vanicream Z-Bar?

A fragrance-free cleansing bar formulated with zinc pyrithione, designed to gently cleanse facial skin and address seborrheic dermatitis and related flaky, irritated patches.

Is Vanicream Z-Bar worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.

What is Vanicream Z-Bar's Guru Score?

Vanicream Z-Bar holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.