Face Reality Skincare Hydraremedy Gel Serum Versus Skinfix Barrier Balancing Water Cream
Updated on March 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Face Reality Skincare Hydraremedy Gel Serum 36 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier Balancing Water Cream 22 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Face Reality Skincare Hydraremedy Gel Serum 36 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier Balancing Water Cream 22 ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingBisabolol
Masking
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingInulin
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phytate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceramide NP, Lactobacillus Ferment, Panthenol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Bisabolol, Sucrose Stearate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Inulin, Xylitol, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Pentylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract
Humectant
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
Glucose
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Squalane, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Triheptanoin, Saccharide Isomerate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Zinc PCA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Glucose, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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Face Reality Skincare Hydraremedy Gel Serum 36 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier Balancing Water Cream 22 ingredients
