# Skintific vs Skinfix

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Skintific and Skinfix are distinct skincare lines offering effective formulas designed to support a healthy and balanced complexion. Skintific is loved for its moisturizers, [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/serum), and sunscreens that suit all skin types best, featuring standout products like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel for skin with dark spots, and the [MUGWORT](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/mugwort) for mature skin. Conversely, the Canadian brand Skinfix is beloved for its deeply nourishing moisturizers and scientifically targeted formulas that suit dry, sensitive skin best because of their rich, restorative ingredients, including the Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream for acne-prone skin. While both provide reliable care, they differ primarily in their formulation focus and ideal skin type.

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 Skintific and Skinfix 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=pgd40bfa0527).

### Popular Skintific vs Skinfix products

#### Skinfix

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

#### Skintific

- [5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/skintific/5x-ceramide-barrier-moisture-gel/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [MUGWORT](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/skintific/mugwort/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [All Day Light Sunscreen Mist](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/skintific/all-day-light-sunscreen-mist/for/dark-spots) — High fit
- [AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/skintific/aha-bha-pha-lha-peeling-solution/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [MATE FIT](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/skintific/mate-fit/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Skintific or Skinfix: which is better?

Both brands offer solid options depending on your needs, as the products on this page are entirely fragrance-free. For dry and sensitive skin types, Skinfix's Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream and Skintific's 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel both achieve a High Lovi fit level.

[Scientific Reports, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/)

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

Skintific is a newer brand founded in 2021 with a wider variety of items on the products on this page, including moisturizers, sunscreens, and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/serum), whereas Skinfix is a Canadian brand founded in 2014 represented here by its barrier repair cream. Both brands offer fragrance-free options, but Skintific features targeted formulas like its peeling solution and soothing [mugwort](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/mugwort) cream.

### Skintific or Skinfix: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer solid options, but Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream earns a High Lovi fit for dry and dry sensitive skin, while Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel also reaches a High fit for those same skin types. Ceramides help repair the skin barrier and improve hydration.

[Scientific Reports, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/)

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

The provided page facts and studies do not mention the prices of products from either Skintific or Skinfix, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

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

Both brands offer products on this page that are generally well tolerated by acne-prone skin, with Skintific providing specific options like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist that Lovi rates as a High fit for acne-prone skin and Skinfix offering the Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream rated as an Average fit. Ceramides help support the skin barrier, which is unlikely to trigger extra breakouts.

[Scientific Reports, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/)

### When were Skintific and Skinfix founded and where are they based?

Skintific was founded in 2021 with no location specified, while Skinfix was founded in 2014 in Canada.

### Do any of the products from Skintific or Skinfix contain fragrance?

Every product from Skintific and Skinfix on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin compare between Skintific's 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel and Skinfix's Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream?

Both Skintific's 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel and Skinfix's Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream achieve a High Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin.

## 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
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 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
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [Topical Application of Centella asiatica in Wound Healing: Recent Insights into Mechanisms and Clinical Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39458583/) Centella asiatica extract · Pharmaceutics, 2024
- [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
- [Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) Ceramide np, Ceramide eop · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
- [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
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30548170/) Glycolic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30858720/) Glycolic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023
- [The pivotal role of Bifida Ferment Lysate on reinforcing the skin barrier function and maintaining homeostasis of skin defenses in vitro](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37218728/) Bifida ferment filtrate, Bifida lysate ferment · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) Zinc pca · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
- [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
- [Lactobionic acid in a natural alkylpolyglucoside-based vehicle: assessing safety and efficacy aspects in comparison to glycolic acid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20367666/) Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
- [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
- [A 10% Lactobionic acid-containing moisturizer reduces skin surface pH without irritation-An in vivo/in vitro study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30859734/) Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
- [Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42108609/) Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [Low-temperature extracted Portulaca oleracea L. as a functional ingredient in facial masks for photorejuvenation of sensitive skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41182319/) Portulaca oleracea extract · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025
- [Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40911743/) Homosalate · Journal of Drugs in 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

- Skincare: [Skintific](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/skintific)
- Canadian skincare: [Skinfix](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/skinfix)

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## About the Lovi Fit

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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.

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