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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment .

Last updated on February 28, 2024. Published on May 31, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening 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 oils

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General Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada
Overnight Mask American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

Overnight Mask

Overnight masks are usually used after the whole nighttime skincare routine (check your product’s instructions). Overnight masks are used to treat a variety of skin concerns and boost moisture in the skin.

Price

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Buy Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream

Starts at $54.00
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Buy Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment

Starts at $40.00

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
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

AHA (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

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.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium 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.

Sodium Benzoate 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.

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Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 37.

5
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.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
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:

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

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 9.

8
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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Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 36.

9
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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Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 38.

10
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+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 57.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 31.

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
44% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
23% 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 ratings
Expensive (4) Hydrating (3) Works Well (2) Heavy (2) No Scent (2) Absorbs Well (2)
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RachelM_417

1 month ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

I love this moisturizer as someone with hyper sensitivity (rosacea, perioral dermatitis, acne, and eczema). I find it doesn’t trigger my skin...

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.

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JasmyneMartinez

2 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Super hydrating without causing acne

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment 39 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Doesn't Work (1) Expensive (1)
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BriannaA

1 month ago · Combination Skin
Review

Terrible smell and did nothing for my skin

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