Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream for oily skin
Triple Lipids
Peptides
Shea Butter
Ceramides
Squalane
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin, as niacinamide provides some seboregulation and humectant actions, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The formula provides excellent moisturizing benefits with glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and ceramides to hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, which is generally supportive for your skin.
- The product is safe for your oily skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cream is highly praised by users with dry, sensitive, or compromised skin for its ability to deeply hydrate, soothe irritation, and restore the skin barrier, particularly when used alongside active treatments like retinoids. While it is a "holy grail" for many in colder climates, those with oily or acne-prone skin may find the rich, lipid-heavy formula too heavy or potentially pore-clogging.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “My skin feels significantly moisturized.”
- “Leaves my skin feeling soft, hydrated, and healthy.”
- “If your skin is feeling dry and thirsty, it will feel massive relief.”
Repairs skin barrier Often Mentioned
- “I can literally feel it building my skin barrier back up.”
- “Helped my barrier and doesn't create texture issues.”
- “Redness and irritation... is now gone.”
Soothing for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “My sensitive skin doesn't love fragrances... I appreciate that I don't have to worry about that.”
- “Does not increase redness and seems to actually calm my skin.”
- “It isn't as sensitive as it used to be.”
Excellent under makeup Sometimes Noted
- “Sits beautifully under makeup.”
- “Creates a lit-from-within glow.”
- “Layers and absorbs well, leaving a dewy finish.”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “I don't necessarily think are worth the high price tag.”
- “The price is high but I try to save it.”
- “You are on a budget... there are more affordable barrier creams.”
Potential pore clogging Sometimes Noted
- “I am concerned it might clog my pores.”
- “May even cause breakouts.”
- “Did not further congest or cause me to break out.”
Too heavy/rich Sometimes Noted
- “Will be suffocating [for oily skin].”
- “Not sure that I would reach for this during the warm summer months.”
- “Rich but never greasy.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Skinfix Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream work for oily skin?
This cream is an average fit for oily skin because while it hydrates well and is very safe, it lacks enough oil-controlling ingredients. Oily skin works best with moisturizers that manage shine effectively, stay lightweight without heavy oils, and include ingredients that control oil while keeping pores clear.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oil, while glycerin, ceramides, and sodium hyaluronate add hydration without clogging pores. To work best for oily skin, a moisturizer of this type needs lightweight textures, ingredients that control shine, and no heavy oils.
What do Triple Lipids do for oily skin?
Triple Lipids help balance oily skin by supporting the natural barrier and maintaining moisture without feeling heavy. Oily skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators and barrier-repair ingredients like ceramides and niacinamide to keep the skin calm and smooth.
What do Peptides do for oily skin?
Peptides help support skin health and may improve the look of oily skin, but this type of skin needs formulas with ingredients that balance oil production and keep pores clear.
Advanced Science, 2025International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes after your cleanser, toner, and any treatment serums in your routine, both morning and night. It hydrates and strengthens your skin barrier safely without irritation, though oily skin ultimately needs additional oil-controlling ingredients for optimal balance.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help keep your skin calm and moisturized. Using a barrier-enhancing moisturizer alongside retinoids is well supported by studies for keeping skin comfortable and improving your routine.
How often should I use this cream?
Apply this cream twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine to keep your skin hydrated and supported. Regular daily use helps improve moisture levels and skin smoothness while being very unlikely to cause irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream may clog pores and feel too heavy on oily skin, as reviewers moderately complain about breakouts and richness. Oily skin needs lighter hydrators and ingredients that actively control oil without heavy butters or pore-clogging risks.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment safely on the body and around the eyes, where the skin is particularly thin. It is unlikely to irritate these areas, but an oily skin type needs a lighter formula with stronger oil control for the face.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Epidermal lipids localized to the stratum corneum extracellular matrix consist of 50% ceramides, 25% cholesterol, and 15% free fatty acids, where essential fatty acid deficiency leads to structural and functional abnormalities.
Journal of Lipid Research, 2007A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin, Squalane, Peptide Complex, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.
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