The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer Versus Skinfix Barrier+ Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream

The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer Versus Skinfix Barrier+ Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream Detailed comparison of The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Moisturizer versus Skinfix Barrier+ Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream US. This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Inulin and Squalane to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Niacinamide to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. Water Inulin Glycerin Isoamyl Laurate Propanediol Squalane Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Phenoxyethanol Yogurt Powder Sodium Caproyl Prolinate Carbomer Isoamyl Cocoate Benzyl Alcohol Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Ethylhexylglycerin Diglucosyl Gallic Acid Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Dehydroacetic Acid Polysorbate 60 Citric Acid Heptapeptide-7 Lecithin Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Xanthan Gum Sorbitan Isostearate Water, Inulin, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Propanediol, Squalane, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Yogurt Powder, Sodium Caproyl Prolinate, Carbomer, Isoamyl Cocoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, Heptapeptide-7, Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters Triheptanoin Niacinamide Saccharide Isomerate Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Squalene Zinc PCA Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract Allantoin Phytosteryl Macadamiate Phytosterols Acetyl Glutamine Caprylyl Glycol Amylopectin 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 Sodium Citrate Pentylene Glycol 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 Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Glycerin (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. Lecithin is a