Calming Care AHA/BHA Moisturizer vs Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream with Pore-Refining Niacinamide and Peptides — Ingredient Comparison

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Calming Care AHA/BHA Moisturizer

Moisturizer · 41 ingredients

Lightweight AHA/BHA gel-cream that calms irritation, hydrates, and refines texture. Enriched with squalane, aloe, cica, and niacinamide to balance oil, soothe redness, and clarify pores for a calm, smooth, and radiant complexion.

Skinfix

Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream with Pore-Refining Niacinamide and Peptides

Moisturizer · 30 ingredients

A gel cream formulated to restore the skin's moisture barrier while addressing oiliness and visible pores. The patented B-L3™ Complex uses a biomimetic compound to deliver lasting barrier repair, while zinc PCA helps reduce excess oil and support long-term hydration. Niacinamide works to refine the appearance of pores and visibly brighten and even skin tone. Fragrance-free, vegan, and non-comedogenic, it is well suited for those dealing with redness, excess oil, or a compromised moisture barrier.

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At a glance

Fragrance-free

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Vegan

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Price

$21

$25 less

$46

Key ingredients

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Centella

Calms inflammation and speeds barrier recovery.

Tea Tree

A botanical oil with antibacterial benefits that targets breakouts.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Aloe Vera

Cools and hydrates irritated skin.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Adenosine

A cell-signaling ingredient that smooths fine lines and supports firmer skin.

Turmeric

An antioxidant botanical that brightens and calms.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

2% Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Zinc Pca

Controls oil and calms blemish-prone skin.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant