Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream versus Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream .
Last updated on February 28, 2024. Published on May 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream 34 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream 59 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream 34 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream 59 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream 34 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream 59 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Dimethicone • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Ferulic Acid • Niacinamide • Sodium Hyaluronate • Squalane • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Lactobacillus Ferment • Glucosamine • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Butylene Glycol • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Tocopherol • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Polysorbate 20 • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Limonene
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Vegetable Oil • Cetyl Lactate • Propanediol • Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate • C12-16 Alcohols • Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Palmitic Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer • Squalene • Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract • Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate • Glycine Soja Extract • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Phytosteryl Macadamiate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Tocopherol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Phytosterols • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Gluconolactone • Acetyl Glutamine • Lecithin • Amylopectin • Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract • Phenethyl Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Folic Acid • Oligopeptide-1 • Hexapeptide-11 • Oligopeptide-3 • Caprylyl Glycol • Oligopeptide-2 • Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract • Lactic Acid • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Carbomer • Pentylene Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAdvanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolAdvanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAdvanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAdvanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAdvanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is moisturizing. This is due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractAdvanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractAdvanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Helianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
The fatty acids found in sunflowers include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus ExtractAdvanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAdvanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 59.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolAdvanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAdvanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.
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Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream 34 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream 59 ingredients
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Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Gel-Cream 34 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream 59 ingredients
RachelM_417
I love this moisturizer as someone with hyper sensitivity (rosacea, perioral dermatitis, acne, and eczema). I find it doesn’t trigger my skin...
I love this moisturizer as someone with hyper sensitivity (rosacea, perioral dermatitis, acne, and eczema). I find it doesn’t trigger my skin problems. However, it is unaffordable.
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