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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream versus Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex .

Last updated on March 05, 2024. Published on February 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
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

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

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex contains this as ingredient number 3.

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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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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Loved

Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is altered so the structure is more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. Its ability to match these carbohydrates makes it a great moisturizer and humectant.

Humectants help draw moisture from the air to our skin. Studies show Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.

Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex contains this as ingredient number 19.

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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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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex contains this as ingredient number 21.

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.

Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.

AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.

Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex contains this as ingredient number 8.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex contains this as ingredient number 40.

11
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex contains this as ingredient number 38.

12
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex contains this as ingredient number 39.

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44% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
60% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Water Cream 25 ingredients

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Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex 43 ingredients

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Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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paigiegirll

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I'm already in love and it's been a day since first using it!! Doesn't burn when you put it on like my other moisturiser, it leaves your skin...

I'm already in love and it's been a day since first using it!! Doesn't burn when you put it on like my other moisturiser, it leaves your skin feeling hydrated without it feeling so heavy on your skin. It's made my acne go down tremendously in literally one day, my pimples are less red and the size of them are 3x smaller than what they were. My skin actually looks healthy now before it looked like it was lacking hydration it was so dull! completely gone after using it twice! I couldn't recommend this product enough, its perfect if you have acne prone skin, don't like the feeling of heavy oily moisturisers, leaves your skin feeling so fresh and soft while healing/helping your acne at the same time! plus really good ingredients for acne prone skin, go splurge on this product you won't regret it!

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kiki.pdf

11 months ago · Combination Skin
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sooo good but way too expensive
i lovedddd this moisturizer the one summer i used it when i needed a lighter moisturizer because my combo skin gets...

sooo good but way too expensive
i lovedddd this moisturizer the one summer i used it when i needed a lighter moisturizer because my combo skin gets oily in the summer. i have pretty severe acne and it helped so much but each bottle only lasts maybe a month and it's veryyyy expensive especially for someone on a budget

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