Review – Skinfix Barrier Line (Is it worth it?)

Hello all! – I wanted to share my honest review and opinions after trying out some products sent to me by Skinfix, a Vegan + Cruelty-Free brand.

They sent their three products from the Lipid+ Barrier Line: A Serum; The Triple Lipid + Collagen Activating Serum, an Eye Cream; the Triple Lipid + Collagen Eye treatment and lastly, the Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream.

What makes the Barrier+ Range different?: This line contains Triple Lipids i.e. 3 forms of fatty ingredients that exist naturally in the skin (think; Natural Moisturising Factors) to help attain and maintain optimal skin health and replenish and restore the skin’s barrier and prevent trans-epidermal water loss.

So overall. this range works to protect, repair and keep the skin’s uppermost layer resilient against irritators (i.e. pollution).

Note: Available to purchase at Skinfix: LINK / and Sephora: LINK

NOTE: These products are all Vegan and Cruelty-Free

Content List:

1. Triple Lipid + Collagen Activating Serum
2. Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
3. Triple Lipid + Collagen Eye (and Lip) Treatment
4. Conclusion

Triple Lipid + Collagen Activating Serum

Price: $69 / £56

Volume: ~30ml

What is it: A ”face firming serum” that works to improve the skin’s barrier (providing extra ceramides and fatty acids) to increase collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin to plump up the skin.

What makes this special/different?: This contains a 9% patent-pending B-L3™ Complex which boosts the skin’s ceramide and fatty acid levels (works to improve the skin’s lipid barrier) and reduce trans epidermal water loss. This also contains 6 Peptides which help replenish and plump up the skin (encourages skin renewal). 2% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) has a plethora of skin-beneficial ingredients too.

Directions: Apply 1-2 pumps to the face this after toning (AM and PM) as the company states this helps prime the skin and maximise the efficacy of the following skincare after.

Vegan?: Yes.

Cruelty-Free?: Yes.

Malessezia suitable?: No

Eu-Allergen-free?; Yes

Key Ingredients: Niacinamide + Phytosphingosine (Anti-blemish and brightening) / Squalene (Antioxidant) / Tripeptide-1 (GHK – stimulates collagen which helps reduce PIH) / Lactic Acid (Exfoliant) / Hyaluronic Acid (Hydrating) / Radish Root Ferment Filtrate (Antibacterial) / Hyaluronic Acid + Collagen Amino Acids, Lactic Acid, Bayberry Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid (Moisturising / Hydrating).

Notable Emollients (Creamy + Moisturising): Jojoba Oil/​Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Glycerin, Squalene, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Collagen Amino Acids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP

Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Squalene, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Amylopectin, Lecithin, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Collagen Amino Acids, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oligopeptide-3, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Folic Acid, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactic Acid, Phospholipids, Ceramide NP, Phytosterols, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Extract, Akebia Quinata Stem Extract, Prunus Lannesiana (Cherry Blossom) Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Tripeptide-1, Ceramide EOP, Polyglutamic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Acetyl Glutamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextran, Phenoxyethanol.

Fragrance Free?: Yes, This is Fragrance + EO Free. However, this does not have a nice smell to me. It smells like a swimming pool.

Packaging: Plastic bottle with a long lid that clicks into place. This is a pump mechanism which is easy to use. The packaging is easy to travel with as well.

Texture: This is a cream. To my Oily-Combination skin, this feels like a moisturiser (but not very thick) it is more emollient (lightweight emollient) than it is a thick cream. This is not sticky or tacky.

Is this sticky?: No.

Is this greasy?: It’s almost greasy as there are emollients in here. But this doesn’t feel oily and out of all three products, this feels the most lightweight (hence why my Oily-Combo skin can use this).

Video Swatch:

Pros:

• Fragrance + EO Free
• Cruelty-free
• Relatively lightweight
• Moisturising
• Doesn’t ball up
• Not sticky or tacky
• Didn’t sting or irritate my skin

Cons:

• Not that hydrating (for my oily-combo skin)
• Unpleasant smell (to me)

Recommended Skin Types: Normal, Combination, Dry, Oily-Combination (in the winter) and Sensitive Skins.

My Review + Experience: In terms of the texture, this has had a nice, lightweight finish and is moisturising. It has helped improve and reinforce my skin’s natural state and overall maintain the skin’s health. The biggest drawback of using this product for me, has been the scent of this. Although it is fragrance and essential oil free, this really smells like a swimming pool to me (which isn’t fun).

Dupes: The Stratia Liquid (now Lipid) Gold is quite similar containing almost half of the same ingredients, both containing Niacinamide (Swatches + Review HERE).

Available at: Stratia Skin LINK

Another Dupe: For those with oilier skins who want a lightweight serum; the Byoma Brightening Serum contains half the same ingredients including (as both are Vegan and Fragrance / EO Free) both contain Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate and brighten the skin

Available at: Cult Beauty: LINK / Target: LINK

Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream

Available at: Skinfix LINK / Feel Unique LINK

Price: $54 / £44

Volume: 50ml

What is it: A nourishing (creamy) moisturiser, containing the ”Triple lipid complex” to restore the skin’s barrier and increase radiance (and elasticity) via Nutripeptides, Hyaluronic acid and Lily Root.

Directions: Press one or two pumps both in the AM and PM. This can be used with most actives (you can use this while using Retinol, AHA/BHAs and Vitamin C as a buffer).

Key Ingredients: Rosemary Leaf Extract (Antioxidant and Antibacterial) / Squalene (Antioxidant and Emollient) / Soybean Seed Extract (Brightening and Antioxidant) / Gluconolactone (Exfoliant) / Hyaluronic Acid (Hydrating) / Aloe Leaf Juice (Soothing) / Shea Butter + Sunflower Extract (Soothing and Moisturising) / Chondrus Crispus Extract (Moisturiser).

Full Ingredients: Water/Eau/Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Vegetable Oil, Cetyl Lactate, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Squalane, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Phytosterols, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Gluconolactone, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP.

Contains Fragrance?: No. Fragrance + EO Free.

Texture: This has a typical cream texture. This is emollient and isn’t sticky or tacky (doesn’t ball up). This is quite thick, however for my oily-combination skin. It almost has a ”suffocating” feeling on top of the skin and has a creamy residue on top of the skin for me.

The packaging: This has identical packaging to The Inkey List’s Peptide Cream and Drunk Elephant’s Peptide Moisturiser.

As you can see, this is a creamy moisturiser. It’s not water-based and doesn’t run down the hand. It does soften the skin but also does feel slightly heavy on my combination skin.

Pros:

• Fragrance + EO Free
• Cruelty-free
• Moisturising
• Doesn’t ball up
• Good, sturdy packaging
• Didn’t sting or irritate my skin

Cons:

• Too thick and uncomfortable for my oily-combo skin

Recommended Skin Types: Normal, Dry and Combination-Dry + Sensitive Skins

My Review and Experience: This definitely is a moisturising cream that does help build the skin’s resilience and is gentle. It’s not sticky or tacky and doesn’t ball up. However for my Oily-Combo skin, I found this far too thick to wear (even during the winter) so could not continue with this product. I recommend this more to Normal-Dry and Sensitive Skins.

Dupe: The Inkey List’s Peptide Cream (Swatches + Review HERE) also contains Peptides (although different peptides like Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, -48), has an almost identical texture and the same packaging.

Available at: The Inkey List LINK / Cult Beauty LINK / Feel Unique LINK

• The CeraVe Moisturizing Cream has half the same ingredients. It is loaded with emollients and natural moisturising factors which help replenish the skin’s barrier and prevent TEWL while softening the skin.

Available at: Cult Beauty LINK / Target LINK / Beauty Bay LINK / Dermstore LINK

• The Indeed Labs Cream (Swatches + Review HERE) is also just as creamy (but doesn’t contain peptides) and is slightly more tolerable for Normal-Combination Skins.

Available at: Ulta: LINK / Look Fantastic: LINK

Also from Indeed Labs, is the in-Circadian Night Mask (My Review HERE) it’s just as thick as this peptide cream.

Available at: Look Fantastic LINK / Ulta: LINK

• The Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask (Swatches + Review HERE) is soothing (with the use of Cica) and is also just as thick as the Skinfix cream (doesn’t contain Peptides however).

Available at: Yesstyle: LINK / Sephora: LINK / Stylevana: LINK

Triple Lipid + Collagen Eye (and Lip) Treatment

Available at: SkinFix: LINK / Sephora: LINK

Price: $72 / £56 

Volume: 15ml

What is it and what does it do?: A Triple Lipid and Collagen Eye Cream that works to smooth the skin around the eye area, reduce puffiness and fine lines, and also helps soften the lips and improve moisture.

Directions: Apply in the AM + PM, using your ring finger onto the under-eye area and the eyelids (avoid the brow bone). This can be applied onto the lips through the day.

Key Ingredients: Phytosphingosine (Anti-blemish) / Rosemary Leaf Extract (Antioxidant + Antibacterial + Soothing) / Gluconolactone (Exfoliant) / Squalene (Antioxidant + Emollient)) / Aloe Leaf Juice + Sunflower Extract (Soothing + Hydrating/Moisturising) / Hyaluronic Acid + Chondrus Crispus Extract (Hydrating).

Notable Emollients: Jojoba Oil / Ceramide EOP / Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Squalene, Cholesterol, Shea Butter, Vegetable Oil, Sunflower Extract.

Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Vegetable Oil/Huile Végétale, Cetyl Lactate, Propanediol, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, C12-16 Alcohols, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Squalene, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Phytosterols, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Gluconolactone, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol.

Contains Fragrance?: No, this is Fragrance + EO Free. This smells like menthol to me.

Packaging: Jar with a screw-top lid (came with a hygiene tab but no spatula).

How long does this last after opening?: 6 Months.

Texture:

As you can see, this is a creamy, emollient eye cream. This isn’t sticky or tacky, it’s not greasy and does not ball up and absorbs relatively quickly and effectively. This also smoothes out the skin. However I do get this sort of menthol (prickling) feeling when wearing this product (and it also smells like menthol).

Video Swatch:

Pros:

• Moisturising
• Came with a hygiene tab
• Doesn’t ball up
• Not sticky
• Didn’t irritate my eyes
• Softens the skin (and the lips)
• Fragrance + EO Free
• Cruelty-Free

Cons:

• Not a fan of the Menthol-type scent
• A bit odd on the lips (I prefer this on the eyes)

Recommended Skin Type: Normal, Combination and Dry Skin Types.

My Experience / Review: A moisturising eye cream. I appreciate that it’s smooth and not sticky, however I’m not a fan of the sort-of menthol scent. That being said; this is definitely moisturising, I haven’t seen a huge difference in eye bags but the puffiness in the morning reduces thanks to massaging this product in. I would recommend this most to those who have dry eyes as it should really help with creepy skin that needs some moisture.

Dupes: The Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Eye Cream has similar ingredient and is also creamy, smooth and moisturising.

Available at Notino LINK

• The CeraVe Eye Repair Cream us also very similar in ingredients to this Skinfix eye cream however it is slightly less creamy (smooth).

Available at Beauty Bay LINK / Cult Beauty LINK

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My Skin Type: I am acne prone and have slightly dehydrated combo skin. My skin is usually tight where the cheeks and eye area is and the outer parts of my face. My T zone is oily. My skin isn’t a fan of thick/heavy formulas so I opt for lightweight formulas to prevent it from clogging up. My skin doesn’t like essential oils either and I try to avoid fragrance when I can.

Disclaimer: I am a skincare enthusiast and not a skin expert. I am not qualified to give out dermatological advice. This type of advice should only be given by a medical practitioner. Upon trying / using any of the reviewed products on the blog, please follow the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings and please seek medical advice if needed.