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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mamaearth Rice Gel Face Moisturizer With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin versus Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex .

Last updated on March 05, 2024. Published on December 29, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, 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 fragrances

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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.

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

AHA
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
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 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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Mamaearth Rice Gel Face Moisturizer With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

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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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Mamaearth Rice Gel Face Moisturizer With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Mamaearth Rice Gel Face Moisturizer With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin contains this as ingredient number 8.

Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex contains this as ingredient number 37.

4
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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Mamaearth Rice Gel Face Moisturizer With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

5
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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Mamaearth Rice Gel Face Moisturizer With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

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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.

Mamaearth Rice Gel Face Moisturizer With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

7
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.

Mamaearth Rice Gel Face Moisturizer With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin contains this as ingredient number 17.

Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream With B-L3 Complex contains this as ingredient number 43.

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.

Mamaearth Rice Gel Face Moisturizer With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

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What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Liked

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.

Mamaearth Rice Gel Face Moisturizer With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

10
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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Mamaearth Rice Gel Face Moisturizer With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

11
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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Mamaearth Rice Gel Face Moisturizer With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

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36% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
58% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Mamaearth Rice Gel Face Moisturizer With Rice Water & Niacinamide for Glass Skin 28 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

3 months ago · Combination Skin
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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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