Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser Versus Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser versus Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser .

Last updated on January 05, 2024. Published on July 19, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser

Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser

Face Cleanser Canadian Brand Canada

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

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Ingredient Info

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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser 31 ingredients

Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser 25 ingredients

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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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser 31 ingredients

Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser 25 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Vitamin E

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging (2)

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Rosacea

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser 31 ingredients

Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser 25 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Sodium Lauroamphoacetate • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Glycol Distearate • Betaine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Panthenol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Gluconolactone • Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters • Squalene • Phytosteryl Macadamiate • Phytosterols • Tocopherol • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Xanthan Gum • Coconut Acid • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Benzoic Acid • Sodium Benzoate

Water • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Coco-Glucoside • Kaolin • Coco-Betaine • Coconut Alcohol • Hydrogenated Coconut Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Maltooligosyl Glucoside • Propanediol • Titanium Dioxide • Betaine • Behenyl Alcohol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Sodium Isethionate • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Sodium Chloride • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Montmorillonite • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

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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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

What it does: Cleansing

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from the fatty acids of coconut oil. It is a surfactant and helps with cleansing the skin.

By binding to water and oil, it helps gently clean skin. It also helps the spreadability of the product.

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is also added to help create foam without drying the skin. However, this is depending on the amount of Sodium cocoyl isethionate.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate may not be fungal acne safe.

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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.

Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Betaine

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.

Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

What it does:

Community Rating: Liked

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.

Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.

Propanediol

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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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.

Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.

Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.

Sodium Chloride

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 29.

Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

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