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Real Barrier Extreme Cream vs Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum

Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores 8.6/9.8 and Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum scores 8.4/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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Extreme Cream

moisturisermid-range

8.6

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Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum

serumpremium

8.4

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.

Real Barrier wins 2

Tied 3

9.0

Real Barrier

Skinfix

Ingredient face-off

9% overlap

20Real Barrier

3Shared

32Skinfix

Only in Real Barrier Extreme Cream

17 unique

Water Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol Squalane Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Cholesterol Phytosphingosine+7 more

Shared ingredients

3 in common

Glycerin Sodium Hyaluronate Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum

29 unique

Aqua/Water/Eau Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Isopentyldiol Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Hydrogenated Lecithin Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Oligopeptide-2 Hexapeptide-11 Sclerotium Gum Ferulic Acid+19 more

Why these two are neck and neck

These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Real Barrier Extreme Cream brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum relies on Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Oligopeptide-2, and Hexapeptide-11. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Real Barrier Extreme Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.6, Real Barrier Extreme Cream delivers strong value. Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.4 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.6Real Barrier

8.4Skinfix

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Real Barrier Extreme Cream or Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Real Barrier Extreme Cream and Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Real Barrier Extreme Cream and Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Real Barrier Extreme Cream→Full analysis: Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum→

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