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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream versus EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 .

Last updated on February 28, 2024. Published on February 15, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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General Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada
Sunscreen American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Starts at $54.00
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Starts at $34.99

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
spf rating
46

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
PHA
Vitamin E (2)
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (9)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (6)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter
AHA
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

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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Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
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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Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
What it does: Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.

Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.

Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.

Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.

Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Lactic Acid

Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.

EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 58.

EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
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.

Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 59.

EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

49% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream 59 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 11 reviews
RachelM_417's Avatar'
Mar 31, 2024

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.

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.

Expensive
Hydrating
Heavy
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Works Well
JasmyneMartinez's Avatar'
Mar 22, 2024

Super hydrating without causing acne

Super hydrating without causing acne

Expensive
Hydrating
Absorbs Well
No Scent
Works Well
EdithGrace's Avatar'
Sep 1, 2023

Doesn’t sting

Doesn’t sting

EltaMD, Inc UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 17 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 10 reviews
nja's Avatar'
Feb 29, 2024

Feels SO comfortable on the skin, I want to keep using it. I also love that it's FA safe. But it pills after I blend out concealer with a sponge and I wonder how much of it is still on my face after that. It's supposed to be good for...

Feels SO comfortable on the skin, I want to keep using it. I also love that it's FA safe. But it pills after I blend out concealer with a sponge and I wonder how much of it is still on my face after that. It's supposed to be good for sensitive skin and while it's actually calming for my skin overall after I put it on, it also irritates the skin around my eyes - at the end of the day, there's always tiny little red bumps and I need to apply either LRP Cicaplast or Uriage Bariederm-Cica on that area before bed so that they go away by the next morning. I'm tired of doing this every day. I'm changing it to Bea Skincare sunscreen as soon as possible (had my eye on it for some time because the INCI seems so clean) and giving this to my less sensitive boyfriend.
EDIT: tried Bea sunscreen and didn't work out :/

Hydrating
Irritating
Light
Pilling
No Scent
Expensive
febbynm's Avatar'
Jun 23, 2021

No for me.
I actually really enjoy the consistency. It glides really nicely but oh my lord this thing PILLS like no other. It doesn’t matter if I rub, gently pat it in, or wait however amount of time after my moisturizer; it will pill...

No for me.
I actually really enjoy the consistency. It glides really nicely but oh my lord this thing PILLS like no other. It doesn’t matter if I rub, gently pat it in, or wait however amount of time after my moisturizer; it will pill making it especially impossible to wear under makeup.

jDragneel's Avatar'
Dec 4, 2023

Feels very nice on bare skin but could not find a moisturizer it would work well over. Every product I tried it with caused it to pill up. It also took forever to dry down and is pretty expensive. Wouldn’t buy again.

Feels very nice on bare skin but could not find a moisturizer it would work well over. Every product I tried it with caused it to pill up. It also took forever to dry down and is pretty expensive. Wouldn’t buy again.

Expensive
No Scent

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