# Skinfix vs Taro

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The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United States.

Skinfix and Taro are two distinct skincare lines known for their carefully crafted formulas and reliable daily care. Skinfix features deeply nourishing moisturizers rich in restorative ingredients, while Taro is embraced for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum). Both brands suit dry and sensitive skin best, and each offers a standout cream for acne-prone skin. They differ primarily in their product types, with the former focusing on lipid-peptide restoration and the latter on targeted treatments.

Skinfix is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Skinfix Inc..

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This page compares some of the most popular Skinfix and Taro products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg22581b9590).

### Popular Skinfix vs Taro products

#### Skinfix

- [Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/skinfix/barrier-triple-lipid-peptide-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### Taro

- [Tretinoin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/taro/tretinoin-cream/for/combination-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Skinfix or Taro: which is better?

Skinfix is a better fit for dry and sensitive skin types, where Lovi rates its products as High, while Taro receives Low ratings for those skin types. Taro is better for acne-prone skin, where Lovi gives its products a High fit level compared to Skinfix's Average rating. Every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

[The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/)

### What is the difference between Skinfix and Taro?

Skinfix was founded in Canada in 2014 and offers a moisturizer that Lovi rates High for dry and sensitive skin, while Taro was founded in 1950 and offers a [tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/tretinoin) [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum) that Lovi rates High for acne-prone skin.

### Which is more affordable, Skinfix or Taro?

This page does not contain pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between Skinfix and Taro cannot be made.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Skinfix or Taro?

Skinfix products on this page have an average fit for acne-prone skin, while Taro's Tretinoin Cream has a high fit because tretinoin is used to treat acne. Tretinoin helps increase cell turnover, which may initially cause purging before improving breakouts.

[The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/)

### Which brand is better suited for dry sensitive skin, Skinfix or Taro?

Skinfix is better suited for dry sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand's Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream as a High fit for dry sensitive skin, whereas Taro's Tretinoin Cream is rated as a Low fit. Skinfix helps repair the skin barrier and moisturize dry skin.

### How do the founding years of Skinfix and Taro compare?

Skinfix was founded in 2014, while Taro was founded much earlier in 1950.

### Which brand offers a moisturizer versus a serum on this page?

Skinfix offers a moisturizer on this page with its Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream, whereas Taro provides a serum with its Tretinoin Cream.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Restoration of collagen formation in photodamaged human skin by tretinoin (retinoic acid)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336752/) Tretinoin · The New England Journal of Medicine, 1993
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Final report on the safety assessment of BHT(1)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12396675/) Butylated hydroxytoluene · International Journal of Toxicology, 2002
- [Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18492182/) Peptide complex · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005
- [Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) Ceramides · Scientific Reports, 2022
- [Clinical Assessment of New Topical Cream Containing Two Essential Oils Combined with Tretinoin in the Treatment of Acne](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32210603/) Tretinoin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2020
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Efficacy assessments of tretinoin-loaded nano lipid carriers in acne vulgaris: a double blind, split-face randomized clinical study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34146120/) Tretinoin · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
- [Topical tretinoin for treating photoaging: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35620028/) Tretinoin · International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2022
- [Nanogel Containing Gamma-Oryzanol-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers and TiO2/MBBT: A Synergistic Nanotechnological Approach of Potent Natural Antioxidants and Nanosized UV Filters for Skin Protection](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37242453/) Xanthan gum · Pharmaceuticals, 2023
- [Topical application of highly concentrated water-in-oil emulsions: Physiological skin parameters and skin penetration in vivo - A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31525444/) Isopropyl myristate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019
- [A randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness and safety of adsorbent lotion containing tapioca starch, spent grain wax, Butyrospermum parkii extract, argania spinosa kernel oil, aloe barbadensis, rosehip oil, and allantoin with a low-potency topical corticosteroid in the treatment of intertrigo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33811776/) Shea butter · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

## The brands

- Canadian skincare: [Skinfix](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/skinfix)
- Skincare: [Taro](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/taro)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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