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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream versus Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream .

Last updated on February 28, 2024. Published on March 17, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

AHA
PHA
Vitamin E (2)
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (9)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (6)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

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Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.

9
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 59.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

23% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
49% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream 26 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 4 reviews
CatarinaScarpetti_531's Avatar'
Nov 4, 2023

Very hydrating

Very hydrating

Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream 59 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 11 reviews
RachelM_417's Avatar'
Mar 31, 2024

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.

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.

Expensive
Hydrating
Heavy
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Works Well
JasmyneMartinez's Avatar'
Mar 22, 2024

Super hydrating without causing acne

Super hydrating without causing acne

Expensive
Hydrating
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Works Well
EdithGrace's Avatar'
Sep 1, 2023

Doesn’t sting

Doesn’t sting

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