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Barrier Balancing Water Cream

Name: Barrier Balancing Water Cream
Brand: Skinfix
SKU: 000517F-01
Price: 27.0 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (200 reviews)

Made for—and tested on—combination and oily skin, this acne-safe water cream delivers fast-absorbing hydration, locks it in with microbiome-friendly ingredients that support the skin barrier, and keeps shine under control.

Benefits

Hydrates
Smooths
Clarifies

Size

Full 1.7 oz Mini 0.5 oz XL 3.3 oz

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Barrier Balancing Water Cream

Full 1.7 oz

Weightless hydration that lasts three days straight—even after cleansing

Do No Harm
Details
Clinically Tested
Dermatologist Tested
Safe for Sensitive Skin
Non-Comedogenic
Non-Acnegenic + Fungal Acne-Safe
Hypoallergenic
Vegan
Cruelty-Free
Do No Harm
Details
Clinically Tested
Dermatologist Tested
Safe for Sensitive Skin
Non-Comedogenic
Non-Acnegenic + Fungal Acne-Safe
Hypoallergenic
Vegan
Cruelty-Free
Ingredients

2.35% Balancing Complex

Zinc PCA, niacinamide, and green tea absorb oil and boost skin's radiance

1% Heptapeptide Solution

Prebiotic peptides that support the barrier for healthy-looking skin

2% Humectant Blend

Hyaluronic acid and saccharide isomerate deposit instant, lasting hydration

Free From

× fragrance
× essential oils
× silicones
× phthalates
× microplastics
× parabens
× sulfates
× PEGs
× gluten

Full Ingredients

Water/Eau/Aqua, Squalane, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Triheptanoin, Saccharide Isomerate, Ammonium Acrylodimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Zinc PCA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Glucose, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol. 2408
Ingredients

2.35% Balancing Complex

Zinc PCA, niacinamide, and green tea absorb oil and boost skin's radiance

1% Heptapeptide Solution

Prebiotic peptides that support the barrier for healthy-looking skin

2% Humectant Blend

Hyaluronic acid and saccharide isomerate deposit instant, lasting hydration

Free From

× fragrance
× essential oils
× silicones
× phthalates
× microplastics
× parabens
× sulfates
× PEGs
× gluten

Full Ingredients

Water/Eau/Aqua, Squalane, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Triheptanoin, Saccharide Isomerate, Ammonium Acrylodimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Zinc PCA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Glucose, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol. 2408
How to Use
Day + Night
Use every day, twice a day—in the morning and at night
Apply 1-2 pumps to clean, dry skin after serum and eye cream
Lock It In
Allow Water Cream to sink in completely before makeup for a more matte look, or apply makeup while moisturizer still feels wet for a boost of dewiness

Good To Know
Plays well with actives—like exfoliating acids, retinoids, and brighteners
How to Use
Day + Night
Use every day, twice a day—in the morning and at night
Apply 1-2 pumps to clean, dry skin after serum and eye cream
Lock It In
Allow Water Cream to sink in completely before makeup for a more matte look, or apply makeup while moisturizer still feels wet for a boost of dewiness

Good To Know
Plays well with actives—like exfoliating acids, retinoids, and brighteners
Awards

2025
Marie Claire Skin & Hair Award Winner - Best Moisturizer for Oily Skin

2025
Oprah Beauty O-Wards Winner - Best Lightweight Moisturizer
Awards

2025
Marie Claire Skin & Hair Award Winner - Best Moisturizer for Oily Skin

2025
Oprah Beauty O-Wards Winner - Best Lightweight Moisturizer

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Clinical Results

Clinically proven to boost hydration while significantly improving the look of pores

Results of a 4-week clinical trial on 32 subjects, analyzed with a corneometer and expert clinical grading, after 1 week and 4 weeks

97% agreed that this moisturizer felt refreshing

Results of a 7-day consumer perception study on 32 subjects with oily or combination skin, after 1 week
97% said it layered into their routine without pilling

Results of a 7-day consumer perception study on 32 subjects with oily or combination skin, after 1 week
95% said it felt lightweight on skin

Results of a 4-week consumer perception study on 32 subjects with oily or combination skin, immediately
91% noticed their skin was less oily at the end of the day, and still hydrated

Results of a 7-day consumer perception study on 32 subjects with oily or combination skin, after 1 week

Environmental

Reducing our impact is important to us

We partnered with Bluebird to complete a full Life Cycle Analysis on the carbon and waste impact of this product.

Reducing our impact is important to us

We partnered with Bluebird to complete a full Life Cycle Analysis on the carbon and waste impact of this product.

Production

Made in North America with ethical labor practices

Box

100% FSC certified paper made with 30% recycled fibres and plant-based inks

Partners

Learn more about our sustainability commitments

Pump

Save the pump and reuse it with the refill, or place it in the Pact Collective bin for recycling - locations here

Packaging Facts

26% PCR mixed material
Cap

Place in the recycle bin

Packaging Facts

1.7 oz: 70% PCR 0.5 oz: 50% PCR PP
Jar

Unscrew the regular size 1.7 oz base, remove the pump and replace the cap on the base, then place it in the recycle bin.

Packaging Facts

1.7 oz: 70% PCR PP outer Jar. 44% PCR PP by weight inner pod.
0.5 oz: 50% PCR PP Jar
Box

Place in recycle bin

Packaging Facts

100% FSC certified paper made with 30% recycled fibres and plant-based inks

FAQ

Is this safe to use if I have fungal acne?

Yes, Barrier Balancing Water Cream is fungal acne safe—it was formulated without ingredients that are known to feed yeast and aggravate malassezia folliculitis (aka fungal acne).
Can I layer this with acne treatments/acids?

Barrier Balancing Water Cream is dermatologist-approved, acne-safe, and designed to support your skin barrier with essential, soothing hydration. In other words: it's the perfect complement to acne treatments or acids.
I have oily/acne-prone skin—can I use this?

Barrier Balancing Water Cream was clinically proven to be non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic, and is even safe for fungal acne. When tested on a panel of 32 people with oily skin, after 1 week, 91% said their skin was still hydrated and less oily at the end of the day.
Is this safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Barrier Balancing Water Cream has been reviewed and tested for safety on a panel of people who aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding. It does not include any ingredients known to be unsafe while pregnant or breastfeeding, but as with any new product, we recommend checking with your healthcare provider if you're concerned.

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