Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream versus Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream .
Last updated on February 28, 2024. Published on December 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones 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
Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream 62 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream 59 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- C10-18 Triglycerides
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
- Oleic Acid
- Linoleic Acid
- Linolenic Acid
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Palmitic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
- Polysorbate 60
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 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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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Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream 62 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream 59 ingredients
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Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream 62 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream 59 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • C10-18 Triglycerides • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Beta-Sitosterol • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil • Oleic Acid • Squalane • Butylene Glycol • Glucosyl Ceramide • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Glycosphingolipids • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Alpha-Glucan • Resveratrol • Epigallocatechin Gallate • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Acacia Senegal Gum • Sodium PCA • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Quercetin • Astaxanthin • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Ceramide AP • Ceramide NP • Ceramide EOP • Dextrin • Palmitic Acid • Coco-Glucoside • Sodium Lactate • Stearic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Xanthan Gum • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Polysorbate 60 • Carbomer • Ethylhexylglycerin
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
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 PropanediolDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. 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 NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
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
Learn more about Ceramide NPDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
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 NP
Learn more about Ceramide EOPDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the lauric acid sodium salt of lactyl lactate.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is an emulsifier and surfactant.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally. Surfactants reduce surface tension, making it easier to rinse pollutants off skin.
Due to its relation to lauric acid, it may provide antimicrobial benefits.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl LactylateDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.
Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 57.
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 AcidDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.
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.
Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 57.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 59.
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 TocopherolDrunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 59.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 61.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.
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.
Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 62.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 55.
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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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