Skinfix Barrier+ Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream Versus Peter Thomas Roth Hungarian Thermal Water Mineral-Rich Moisturizer
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Squalene
Emollient
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Amylopectin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Folic Acid
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Glucose
Humectant
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Squalane, Propanediol, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Triheptanoin, Niacinamide, Saccharide Isomerate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Squalene, Zinc PCA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Allantoin, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Phytosterols, Acetyl Glutamine, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Amylopectin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Folic Acid, Oligopeptide-3, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Hexapeptide-11, Tocopherol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Lactic Acid, Glucose, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cholesterol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Prunus Persica Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysilicone-11
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cholesterol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ceramide NP, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Adenosine, Honey, Diamond Powder, Phospholipids, Trehalose, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Lecithin, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysilicone-11, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Mica, Decyl Glucoside, Ethoxydiglycol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that causes fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
