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A rich, fragrance-free facial moisturizer formulated with a patented triple lipid complex and peptides to restore the skin barrier and support hydration.

Full ingredients

Water/​Aqua/​Eau, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Vegetable Oil, 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, Acetyl Glutamine, Lecithin, Amylopectin, Bacillus/​Soybean Ferment Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate

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What the gurus are saying

This thick, lipid-rich cream earns consistent praise for restoring compromised skin barriers and delivering visible hydration, especially in winter or for dry skin. The star ingredient is the patented triple lipid complex (ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids in optimized ratios) paired with peptides that support elasticity and collagen; gurus note it's clinically proven to improve skin softness and smoothness. The main trade-off is price, several experts mention it costs more than mass-market options but less than luxury alternatives like La Mer, and a few suggest it may take a moment to absorb evenly, though the result feels soothing once it settles.
Synthesized from 19 expert reviews · most recent take September 2026

What they liked

  • Rich, thick texture without a heavy feel
  • Fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin
  • Refillable pump reduces waste

What they flagged

  • Pricey for the amount you get
  • Best suited to winter, not year-round

Type

MoisturizersCream

Key actives

Vitamin ECeramides

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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✓Yay
"Their triple lipid peptide cream, [...] this one's really nice. It's just a thick barrier cream. It's about 54 dollars. It's fragrance-free. [...] If you've got dry skin, this is really wonderful. You have oily skin, they also have an oily skin version, and they also have a whipped version for combo skin. So they have a moisturizer that will work for every skin type and it's just lovely."
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"Another pick is the SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream. It's a refillable thick cream. SkinFix has [...] three versions, one for oilier skin, one for combo skin. This was the one for dry skin. Anything from SkinFix is great."
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"The SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream also has some nice peptides in here. They kind of did a whole rebranding thing last year and this is one of their newer products."
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"The SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream is a fragrance-free thick cream that's great for dry or dehydrated skin. It's 54 bucks. The bottle is refillable, which is nice, so if you end up liking it, you can just repurchase the refills. You would unscrew this part and then screw in the cap refill."
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"SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream, which is another nice option at 54 bucks. This one's got some really nice ingredients: ceramides, vitamin E, phytonazine. It's really nice for dry skin. It's fragrance-free, certainly geared towards dry and sensitive skin types, and they have the same recycling package refillable thing as well which is nice. You can't go wrong with SkinFix, they pretty much do a great job all the time."
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"The SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream [...] comes in a nice airless jar. It's very thick. [...] It is a little bit shiny when it soaks in, but you really can't tell, and [...] it soaks in and feels really nice. For winter and thickness and dry skin, this triple lipid peptide cream is the one to go with. If you have oilier skin they have an oily skin version as well which is their gel cream."
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"The SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream has ceramides, shea butter, rice protein, vitamin E, and peptides. That one's a little bit more expensive."
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"Their triple lipid peptide cream, [...] this one's really nice. It's just a thick barrier cream. It's about 54 dollars. It's fragrance-free. [...] If you've got dry skin, this is really wonderful. You have oily skin, they also have an oily skin version, and they also have a whipped version for combo skin. So they have a moisturizer that will work for every skin type and it's just lovely."
✓Yay
"Skin Fix triple lipid doesn't have a collagen boosting peptide, but what I really love is that it's got other peptides that support the skin barrier along with niacinamide."
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"Honestly, this is one of my go-to facial moisturizers to use in the wintertime. Ingredient wise, it has their patented 3% triple lipid complex, which is a blend of lipids that helps to restore the ceramides and fatty acids that are naturally present in our skin but often deficient in the winter or for those who have dry skin. In addition, it also contains a peptide blend that helps to calm and soothe the skin and offers additional support for our skin barrier, along with other great humectants."
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"Their super popular amazing triple lipid plus peptide face cream which is one of my go-to moisturizers for the winter. Aside from their patented complex of lipids along with peptides that really helps to hydrate, soothe and help to support the skin barrier, it also contains polyglutamic acid along with niacinamide that's in 2% concentration, a very effective concentration that overall just makes a wonderful formula to help support the skin barrier."
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"I really love their triple lipid plus that actually contains peptides that help to support the skin barrier skin barrier recovery."
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"The Skinfix Triple Lipid Plus Barrier cream, their best seller, is great. It has a compilation of different lipid ceramides plus a peptide that help soothe the skin and reduce irritation, and it has an ultra creamy texture."
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"Skin Fix triple lipid doesn't have a collagen boosting peptide, but what I really love is that it's got other peptides that support the skin barrier along with niacinamide."
✓Yay
"The SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream is packed with ceramides, peptides, and humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. It also has red algae for extra help with locking in moisture. I really love its rich, buttery texture. It feels super nourishing on my skin. It is often spoken of as a dupe for the Skin Sudicles triple lipid restore."
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"I am actually obsessed with it because it reminds me a lot of another really awesome and rich thick moisturizer for winter but without the hefty price tag. I also like that there's a lot of science behind it. This contains the 3.5% patented BL3 barrier lipid complex, which contains biomimetic lipids meaning ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids in the optimized golden ratio that helps your skin barrier stay really strong and hydrated."
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"I especially love it for dry, sensitive, or compromised skin. It is more on the premium side, but if you're paying for a dermatologist-backed formula that's clinically tested and also refillable, which is a nice bonus if you're trying to be more sustainable, then she's your girl. I personally have noticed softer, calmer skin within days of using this. So, if you're struggling with barrier damage or overexfoliation, then this is a total skin saver."
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"The SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream is packed with ceramides, peptides, and humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. It also has red algae for extra help with locking in moisture. I really love its rich, buttery texture. It feels super nourishing on my skin. It is often spoken of as a dupe for the Skin Sudicles triple lipid restore."
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"I love using it, especially in the morning because it layers really well under sunscreen and makeup. [...] Their triple lipid cream is a favorite of mine for the winter months."
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"It is pretty thick. There's no smell so this is not likely to cause allergic reactions if you're sensitive to fragrance. This is definitely a very rich and extremely hydrating moisturizer for fall and winter, especially great if you have eczema prone skin or dry skin. I've been a fan of SkinFix for many years across many different product lines and so this one is no different. It's really, really nourishing and hydrating. It doesn't exactly evaporate quickly, which I think is good."
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"It has ceramides and anti-inflammatory properties in the form of aloe. I love how thick it is, it's really luxurious feeling cream. I think this is a wonderful one for Accutane skin because it will really deeply hydrate your skin and there's a whole host of these other benefits as well."
✓Yay
"The triple lipid peptide cream is better for dry skin that needs hydration or like fall and winter months. I have finished both of these and loved them."
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"SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream is really rich and nourishing, clinically proven to restore the skin barrier. The peptides in this one help with elasticity and collagen production. Super good for that really dry aging skin. It helps strengthen and support compromised skin barrier. The key ingredients here are the triple lipid complex and the peptides."
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"This one is clinically proven to restore the skin barrier function within 1 hour of application. It improves elasticity and hydration levels by 70% within just four weeks. It also helps reduce some of that transepidermal water loss and prevents dehydration making it really ideal for mature skin. The key ingredient is the triple lipid complex which contains ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids. It also has peptides in it as well as hyaluronic acid."
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"I've gone through multiple bottles of it. [...] As we age, our skin produces fewer lipids leading to weakened barrier that is more prone to moisture loss, irritation, and sensitivity. [...] This one's clinically proven to restore skin's barrier function within 1 hour of application. It also helps improve elasticity and hydration levels by 70% within 4 weeks of use."
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"This is very, very hydrating, does not have any scent to it. It's very similar to Versed, maybe a little more, like a little softer, a little bit more hydrating. I have used it at night time as part of my retinol sandwich method, but it's appropriate for twice daily use. SkinFix also has the gel version of this which I love for the summer months or if you're more on the oily side, but I like the brand overall very, very much. Their cleansers and moisturizers are amazing."
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"The triple lipid peptide cream is better for dry skin that needs hydration or like fall and winter months. I have finished both of these and loved them."
✓Yay
"Talking about traditional peptide moisturizers, do they work? Not really in the way people think. They are cell signalers typically. So you get the palmitoyl pentapeptide 4, tripeptides 1 and 7. Those [...] peptides [...] will pretty much give the text instructions to your fibroblast and skin cells to make more collagen in your dermis or second layer and does help with fine lines and wrinkles."
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"If you are unable to tolerate a retinoid, I like products with peptides. So here we have SkinFix, this is their peptide moisturizer."
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"SkinFix is a brand I don't talk about too much on the channel, you can find it at Sephora, it's a little higher price point. It's a really nice airtight pump and the SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream is really nice. I love the texture, it's very nourishing, great for those with dry skin, and I've talked about it for the last couple years."
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"You can look at SkinFix Barrier+ the peptide moisturizer, it makes a nice peptide moisturizer."
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"Skin suiticles their lipid restore or skin fix lipid restore that's with peptides"
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"The skin barrier plus by SkinFix has that triple lipid plus their peptides for elasticity and collagen boosting properties. Their lipid complex is to help support the skin barrier."
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"If you want a moisturizer with collagen peptide lipids, this one is from SkinFix here. I like peptides in my moisturizers and if you're in your late 30s and up like myself, go for a peptide containing moisturizer to go with your retinol. I think that's a great combination."
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"Talking about traditional peptide moisturizers, do they work? Not really in the way people think. They are cell signalers typically. So you get the palmitoyl pentapeptide 4, tripeptides 1 and 7. Those [...] peptides [...] will pretty much give the text instructions to your fibroblast and skin cells to make more collagen in your dermis or second layer and does help with fine lines and wrinkles."
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"If you want to go for like SkinFix peptide container in lipid moisturizer that's also a great one those are good for I'd say for your 40s and up if you want some peptides in it"
✓Yay
"I love that SkinFix triple lipid peptide [...] cream. It is such a good for me, it's more something that I would use in the winter time. If you have drier skin, you know, maybe you would use it fall, spring, whatever."
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"I love that SkinFix triple lipid peptide [...] cream. It is such a good for me, it's more something that I would use in the winter time. If you have drier skin, you know, maybe you would use it fall, spring, whatever."
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"So at least with SkinFix, you get a little bit of luxury, [...] a little something in there. Plus I like the ingredients that are in this. There's some fatty acid oils in it which is great for strengthening the skin's barrier, it's great for dry skin, and [...] fatty acid oils are also amazing within a hyperpigmentation skin care routine."
✓Yay
"SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream, it's pretty good but it's really expensive."
✓Yay
"It's very luxurious. [...] You really feel the oil content here. You feel that nourishing skin softening oil melting into your skin in this airy, fluffy, buttery texture. Very, very moisturizing. If you have dry, flaky skin, this will really soothe that very nicely. And because of the barrier strengthening lipids in here, it can be quite soothing to the skin as well. It does not feel occlusive though, so [...] this is why I feel like this cream may not be the best for those who have dehydration."
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"This is a pretty nice barrier strengthening moisturizer. [...] The key ingredients include a 3% triple lipid complex with different forms of ceramides, sterols, and fatty acids. These are important crucial lipids that help restore your skin barrier, especially if it's weak or damaged or needs to stay strong in the face of aggressive actives like retinoids or even cold weather."
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"It's something that I think is really great and it's been helpful for me. This has been really helpful for me. My skin's been going through it this month and this really helped with the peely flaky irritation. I started using this one because it is so rich, it's so moisturizing. I've been playing around with using this cream with just a little bit of another moisturizing cream mixed in and it kind of creates like an even thicker, heftier kind of cream with a little bit more occlusivity."
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"SkinFix has a little bit more silkiness to it. It's so silky and moisturizing that 9 months out of the year it's too much for my skin, but there's kind of an amazing thing that happens between the two creams when I mix them together. When my skin is feeling quite dry, maybe a little raw, maybe irritated, I'll mix them together to really boost up a lot of moisture."
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"It's very luxurious. [...] You really feel the oil content here. You feel that nourishing skin softening oil melting into your skin in this airy, fluffy, buttery texture. Very, very moisturizing. If you have dry, flaky skin, this will really soothe that very nicely. And because of the barrier strengthening lipids in here, it can be quite soothing to the skin as well. It does not feel occlusive though, so [...] this is why I feel like this cream may not be the best for those who have dehydration."
✓Yay
"Skin Fix makes great moisturizers."
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✓Yay
"The SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream is so good. SkinFix is a Canadian brand, they're female founded. I love the pump tops because it gives you the perfect amount. It's literally like a butterball, so thick and dense, and it just hydrates and smooths onto the skin. It's fragrance-free and wonderful. It is a little bit more on the expensive side, but it's worth it."
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"The SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream is so good. SkinFix is a Canadian brand, they're female founded. I love the pump tops because it gives you the perfect amount. It's literally like a butterball, so thick and dense, and it just hydrates and smooths onto the skin. It's fragrance-free and wonderful. It is a little bit more on the expensive side, but it's worth it."
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"This is phenomenal. It's a Canadian brand but it's female-owned and it is so good. It has one of these pump tops too so you get the perfect amount but it's also refillable so if you are looking for something more eco-friendly or you just want the inside you can just purchase this and it's less expensive. It does have these triple lipids in them and it includes that squalane that we just spoke about but this also has jojoba oil in it which is phenomenal for the skin."
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"This is a moisturizer that I really love and that a lot of dermatologists do as well. [...] It's made in Canada. I love it. Dr. Shaw is just as obsessed with it as I am. But some people were not happy. One reviewer said it smells like sour milk and it sits on the face and then later in the day it would noodle out of the face, which I don't understand what that means. But I don't find it to smell that bad. I love this product."
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"The Skin Fix Triple Lipid Moisturizer is again really great. I think that has sodium hyaluronate but really good for helping with a damaged skin barrier."
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"If there's one thing I can recommend it is this, the SkinFix Barrier Plus Lipid Peptide Cream. This has this triple lipid technology, it's basically a bunch of peptides and different oils that really soothe the skin. This is one of my favorite formulas and it is so good. [...] Some people had comments about how it noodles, or pills, when I play around with it a little bit more."
✓Yay
"I really, really like the one from Skinfix, their Triple Lipid Barrier Plus moisturizer. It's kind of in between a mass market product on price and something like SkinCeuticals, and it works really well."
✓Yay
"If you have dry skin or just really irritated skin, the Skinfix Triple Lipid Peptide Cream is a must, [...] there's a reason why it's won so many different awards. This one also has all three of the ceramides I talked about earlier, as well as peptides to really work on the collagen levels in your skin, repair the skin barrier, and increase elasticity and strength. There's also a lot of emollient in it, like hemp seed oil. [...] It's always sold out everywhere, it's amazing for dry skin."
✓Yay
"I love the SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream. This is my favorite Holy Grail like cream facial moisturizer. It is so good. I've never experienced a moisturizer where I notice a difference from just the lotion itself. Most of the time the lotion is just there to keep my hydration in check and all that, but I feel like when I use this one my skin looks better and better and better. I swear to you it's my favorite."
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✓Yay
"Their hero product is Skin Fix Barrier Plus, and it's gorgeous. If you're on a retinoid journey and you want something to buffer it out, this is perfect. I love the fact that it's in a pump action dosed little pot. Really nice range, I think well worth going in and well worth braving the crowds and going and checking out Sephora for it."
✓Yay
"It has clinical studies showing improvement in the quantity of lipids [...] and is clinically shown to improve the softness, smoothness, and radiance of the skin. [...] The texture [...] is thick and creates a barrier on top of the skin, and it [...] takes a little bit of time [...] to absorb, [...] but once you get it applied evenly it does feel nice and soothing. [...] For 50 dollars for 1.7 ounces, this is a huge savings from the 136 dollar option."
✓Yay
"If you want something a little bit more luxurious, like the thickest, heaviest cream that I have ever used, I definitely recommend my tried and true favorite, the Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream. This one is everything La Mer wishes it was, such a rich, deeply nourishing moisturizer that is incredible for anyone who has sensitive, eczema-prone skin, and definitely ideal for anyone who's on their tretinoin journey."
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"I have tried so many different barrier supporting products and ingredients. And my top two product recommendations for this are definitely first the SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream. I have featured this on my channel for so many years and it's really amazing if you're wanting that super rich moisturizing and nourishing experience in a thick cream that just makes you wake up with beautiful glowy skin, but it is a little bit on the pricier side."
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"It really is incredible. There's a reason why it has a cult following and why it's been one of the best selling moisturizers at Sephora. It is truly unmatched and I have yet to find another moisturizer out there that even compares to how good this one is. The biggest drawback is of course the price point. I would definitely label this as a luxury skincare product and one of the most luxury products I have on my shelf."
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"If you are on the camp of very dry skin I definitely recommend focusing on using products overnight or during the day that focus on that rich moisture. [...] My top ones I always recommend are first the SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream, my personal favorite for dry skin. I use it almost every night, incredible for getting like a deep level moisture into your skin."
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"I like the SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream. I have loved this one for years. If you want that really glowy, super nourishing moisturizer experience."
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"I'm going to use this SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream on my cheeks because I am in Colorado and it is dry winter zone here."
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"I constantly recommend it in my videos. It gives you those same benefits but with way better results. [...] However, that is like one of the most expensive skincare products I use in my collection. I believe it's $54. [...] But I'll just be honest, the best dupe I've ever been able to find with way better results."
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"I freaking love this moisturizer, and if you're someone who has dry skin or you want a really deeply moisturizing and transformative look for your skin overnight, definitely use this one. I always call this one the better La Mer dupe because the experience feels similar to La Mer but makes your skin look so much better. Every time I use this overnight, when I wake up in the morning and look in the mirror, I'm just like stunning, glowing. It is not cheap, but boy oh boy is it worth every penny."
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"I truly have not found a moisturizer for dry or dehydrated skin that performs better than this. It is $54, which is a little pricey, but I'm more than willing to pay that price for how absolutely incredible this formula is. It has a plethora of rich nourishing ingredients like caprylic triglyceride, shea butter, jojoba oil, soybean, and a bunch of ceramides in it to really help support the health and the moisture barrier, which is really great if you have dry flaky skin."
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"I'm gonna follow up with the SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream. You all know this moisturizer, it is my favorite one for overnight, just such a rich nourishing formula that is amazing for the dry Colorado weather."
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"If you want something a little bit more luxurious, like the thickest, heaviest cream that I have ever used, I definitely recommend my tried and true favorite, the Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream. This one is everything La Mer wishes it was, such a rich, deeply nourishing moisturizer that is incredible for anyone who has sensitive, eczema-prone skin, and definitely ideal for anyone who's on their tretinoin journey."
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"I freaking love that moisturizer, every single time I use it and I wake up in the morning I'm just like, wow, this is totally worth the 50 bucks it costs. [...] It's way better than the 500 dollar La Mer cream that everyone hypes up to be the best moisturizer for aging. The ingredients are so much better but the formula is so similar. If you have dry aging skin it is an incredible product, [...] it really is like the best of the best moisturizer."
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"My personal favorite for dry skin is the Skinfix Triple Lipid Barrier Peptide cream. It's an amazing, life changing, incredible product."
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"The most expensive moisturizer I use is fifty dollars, the Skin Fix one, which is like my Holy Grail literally."
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"This moisturizer is amazing. Every time I use this moisturizer I never have to worry about my skin getting dry, and I particularly love using it overnight. [...] Every time I use this, when I wake up in the morning my skin is always plump and hydrated. I love using it after my tretinoin treatment because tretinoin does have a reputation for being somewhat drying to the skin, so I want to compensate by using a really rich moisturizer afterwards."
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"If you want a moisturizer that has the same consistency and feel as La Mer's signature cream moisturizer, the Skin Fix Triple Lipid Barrier Peptide Cream is amazing, so much better ingredients, the results on the skin are a hundred times better than anything I've seen with La Mer's moisturizer, and it's fifty bucks, way cheaper and more affordable."
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"This one is my true love, I love using it every single night because when I wake up in the morning my skin is refreshed, it's hydrated, it's plump, and it does a really good job of soothing skin sensitivity. I think it's a brilliant formula. [...] I know that this product is on the pricier end, I think it's one of the most expensive products in this video, and I totally get it if it's a little too expensive, [...] but it's literally incredible."
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"One of my top moisturizers that I recommend in so many of my videos is the Skinfix Triple Lipid Barrier Peptide Cream. This formula, the results, the hydration and the moisture is just incredible, it works really well, it's one of the best formulated products I've ever discovered, but it is a little bit on the pricier side."
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"This is one of the best moisturizers I've ever used, I use it every single night. It does such an incredible job of really deeply moisturizing the skin, and whenever I feel like my under eyes are a little bit dry and I'm wanting to boost the moisture and hydration, I always go in with this one because it has that really rich consistency that works and it's extremely effective. There's a reason why I mention this in almost every single video on my YouTube channel, it really really is that good."
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"My staple, the Skinfix Triple Lipid Barrier Peptide Cream, is so freaking good for always getting my skin back on track. It deeply moisturizes overnight, making sure I wake up with really fresh, healthy, glowy looking skin. The peptide complex in it is really good for boosting the overall health of the skin, and it's easily one of my favorite moisturizers of all time, I am absolutely obsessed with it."
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"First, the Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid Peptide Cream, this one is amazing for really deeply nourishing the skin. I don't use it during the day because it is way too thick, but when I use it overnight I always wake up to really soft, supple skin. It's plump, it's nourished, it looks restored, it does an amazing job of really effectively moisturizing the skin overnight."
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"I discovered my favorite overnight moisturizing cream, the one I cannot live without, [...] the Skin Fix Triple Lipid Barrier Peptide Cream, my true obsession. I started using it and fell in love, and I've honestly never really looked back. [...] I will continue using it for the rest of my life."
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"The way that it just boosts the moisture of your skin and gives you a fresh natural glow in the morning is really pretty incredible. I have found myself using this over and over again every single night. I don't use this one during the day because it's a very thick cream, do not underestimate the thickness of this cream, it is very thick, but I love using thicker moisturizers overnight because it can really help prevent trans epidermal water loss and make sure your skin doesn't get dehydrated."
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"If you've watched any videos where I talk about a moisturizer for dry skin, I will always recommend the Skinfix Triple Lipid Barrier Peptide Cream. It's just an amazing product and I love the brand."
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"At night time I go in with a rich cream like the Skinfix Triple Lipid Barrier Peptide Cream, to really focus on deeply nourishing my moisture barrier. [...] Using a richer moisturizer at night has really helped decrease my oiliness during the day, because it's ensuring that I'm not losing so much water through my skin as I sleep."
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"For creams I personally recommend the Skinfix Triple Lipid Peptide Cream. [...] I love using this one on my cheeks overnight, or whenever I have to travel to the mainland where it's not as humid, because my skin gets really dry in the mainland, and this is an amazing one to help with dryness. It's one of the best rich cream formulas I've ever discovered. It's a really good complex and works particularly well if you're struggling with a compromised moisture barrier."
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"So, it's cholesterol, it's fatty acids, it's ceramides in the right blend to support the skin barrier. And what I like about this is that it's fragrance-free. So, that's good if you have more sensitive skin. It's just rich enough that you feel like your skin is getting a little bit of a hug, but it's not so thick that it would be unappealing to wear during the day or under makeup."
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"So, it's cholesterol, it's fatty acids, it's ceramides in the right blend to support the skin barrier. And what I like about this is that it's fragrance-free. So, that's good if you have more sensitive skin. It's just rich enough that you feel like your skin is getting a little bit of a hug, but it's not so thick that it would be unappealing to wear during the day or under makeup."
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"By SkinFix, it is their Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream. I just think this is a great moisturizer, especially if you have really dry skin. This is a super rich, emollient, dense cream, so I feel like going into winter, if you're looking for a not crazy expensive moisturizer but something that feels very lux and high-end and really locks in moisture, I feel like that one's really nice."
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"One of my favorite rich creamy moisturizers is the SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream. One of the reasons I really like this is because it is rich and nourishing and creamy but it's not so heavy that you couldn't wear it during the day under your makeup or under your sunscreen. [...] As I've gotten into my 30s I crave those richer creamier moisturizers and [...] my skin really drinks this one up."
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"I had been using this as my moisturizer with my Tretinoin on the nights of my Tretinoin because I needed something that was going to be a little bit more thick, a little more moisturizing on those nights because I was dealing with dehydrated skin. [...] Since I've healed finally my dehydrated skin I kind of don't need it anymore regardless."
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"I take a glob of the SkinFix Barrier cream and [...] pop it right on, and instantly I just have to hydrate it. I let this sit for as long as possible, and I put whatever's left over on my lips because my lips are really dry."
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"I had been using this as my moisturizer with my Tretinoin on the nights of my Tretinoin because I needed something that was going to be a little bit more thick, a little more moisturizing on those nights because I was dealing with dehydrated skin. [...] Since I've healed finally my dehydrated skin I kind of don't need it anymore regardless."
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"I first tried the SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream which was great but they changed the formula and from what I've heard from a lot of people, [...] a lot of people say it's just not as moisturizing so that's something to keep in mind."
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"I have a little mini of the SkinFix Barrier+ cream for the nights when I'm traveling and I need to use my [...] retinol eye cream. [...] I always use this as my base, my base as my moisturizer when I use my [tretinoin]. So good, kind of expensive but I love it."
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"SkinFix Barrier+ cream is that a go-to I use it every single time I apply Tran. It's something that I constantly have stashed in my like little skincare drawer."
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"One thing that really really helped was the SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream. This is still the moisturizer that I use on the nights that I use my tretinoin, so three nights a week I apply this. [...] It just helps to protect my barrier, keeps my face nice and hydrated, and it's also really great to have in your stash if you've over-exfoliated or something. [...] This is the one that I would recommend for anyone who is beginning the tretinoin journey."
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"Skinfix Triple Lipid Peptide Cream is similar in efficacy to SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier, and [...] I would actually prefer it because it doesn't have the essential oils that the SkinCeuticals product has."
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"I'm a huge fan of the SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Peptide Cream, but it's not amenable to the summer, at least not for my skin. I'm more of a combination skin, and for me personally it's too heavy for the summer. Sometimes I'll use it at night if my skin barrier is irritated, but the triple lipid cream is just too thick. It's too thick."
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"You can find some great moisturizers that are a little bit more expensive, like the Skin Fix moisturizer, but most of the time you can get away with saving money on moisturizer."
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"I absolutely love the Triple Lipid Peptide Cream from Skinfix. However, it's probably not the best for somebody with really oily skin or with really acne-prone skin because they may not like that texture."
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"Skinfix Triple Lipid Peptide Cream is similar in efficacy to SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier, and [...] I would actually prefer it because it doesn't have the essential oils that the SkinCeuticals product has."
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"This one is more for the face for me, Skinfix Triple Lipid Peptide Cream. I'm a huge fan of this one. I think when it comes to moisturizers, you really have to try them. You can look at the ingredient list all day with some of these products, you have no idea if you're going to like it on your skin unless you try them. I have normal combination skin, but I still use this one. It's just a very very good moisturizer with this peptide lipid complex. Anyone who's tried it really does love it."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Ceramides

Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream?

A rich, fragrance-free facial moisturizer formulated with a patented triple lipid complex and peptides to restore the skin barrier and support hydration.

Is SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream worth it?

Yes. All 19 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 91%.

What is SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream's Guru Score?

SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream holds a Guru Score of 91%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 19 expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.

Who is SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream best for?

SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid & Peptide Cream is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

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