What Skinfix does

Skinfix is a Canadian skincare company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Nova Scotia, operating as a clean, clinically active skincare brand focused on skin barrier health. The company develops and sells a portfolio of barrier-focused cleansers, treatments, moisturizers, and eye care products organized around proprietary platforms including Triple Lipid Technology, Ceramide Complexes, Exo + Ectoin formulations, and Peptide Complexes. Products are dermatologist-tested and carry National Eczema Association and National Rosacea Society seals for suitability on sensitive and condition-prone skin.

The business model is a hybrid direct-to-consumer and specialty retail operation. Skinfix sells through owned e-commerce storefronts in the USA (skinfix.com) and Canada (ca.skinfix.com) at premium unit prices ranging from approximately $40 to $115 CAD for individual products, with bundle pricing of $51 to $206 CAD. The brand also distributes through Sephora as a core retail partner, supplying physical and online Sephora channels across North America. Marketing is executed through organic social (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube), email capture, a Skin Quiz, a rewards/loyalty program, and dermatologist partnerships.

The company received a minority investment from Stride Consumer Partners in November 2021 to fund brand awareness, product innovation, and team growth, and earlier received funding from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency in 2020. In 2024, the brand expanded its product line into the oily/acne segment with new launches including the Balancing Soft-Foam Clay Cleanser, introduced a refillable packaging system for sustainability-led retention, and broadened its bundle assortment. The company is privately held and led by CEO Stuart Leitch.

Name

Skinfix

Legal name

Skinfix

Website

https://skinfixinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skinfix is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2014 that develops clean, clinically active barrier-health products across cleansers, treatments, moisturizers, and eye care, selling direct-to-consumer via its own websites and through Sephora in North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skincare (Barrier Repair)

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Treatment Skincare (Serums, Actives, Acne & Anti-aging) (CRABAAAB), Dermatology OTC & Skin Health (Acne Treatments, Eczema/Psoriasis OTC, Antifungals, Wart Removal) (CRADAMAF), Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH)

Keywords

• Barrier repair skincare
• Clinical skincare products
• Moisturizers and serums
• Skincare bundles and sets
• Refillable skincare packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Halifax

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer Product Sales: Skinfix generates revenue through direct sales of skincare products via its e-commerce websites (skinfix.com and ca.skinfix.com), offering one-time purchases of cleansers, moisturizers, treatments, and bundles.
2. Retail Partnership (Sephora): Revenue generated through retail distribution via Sephora partnership, where products are sold through Sephora's physical and online stores.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Skinfix develops and sells clinically tested skincare products focused on skin barrier health, including cleansers, moisturizers, treatments, eye care, and curated bundles. Products combine low-irritation clinical actives (lipids, ceramides, peptides, vitamin C, ectoin) with moisture-locking hydrators, are dermatologist-tested, and are offered in refillable packaging. The portfolio is sold directly to consumers via brand e-commerce sites in the USA and Canada and distributed through Sephora retail partnership.

Product overview

Skinfix is a skincare brand focused on skin barrier health, offering a comprehensive portfolio of clinically-tested products. The core offering centers on barrier-focused cleansers (Balancing Soft-Foam Clay Cleanser, Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser, Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser), treatments (Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum, Triple Lipid Activating Serum, Exo + Ectoin Intensive Repair Baume), and moisturizers (Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream, Ceramide Prime Whipped Cream, Barrier Balancing Water Cream, Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream). These are sold individually and as curated bundles and routines (Better Skin Starts Here Set, Ultimate Hydration Jet Set, various duos). The brand emphasizes refillable packaging options and products addressing specific concerns including eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, aging, acne, and sensitivity. Products are tested and recommended by dermatologists, with the portfolio organized around skin barrier repair and clinical-grade actives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Balancing Soft-Foam Clay Cleanser Deep-cleaning face wash for daily use designed to minimize pores in a single wash; part of the Balancing routine for oily skin types.
• Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
• Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum Gentle yet potent milky serum with 15% vitamin C for brightening and firming skin; targets uneven tone and signs of aging.
• Triple Lipid Eye Treatment Award-winning tightening and priming eye cream that addresses fine lines and delivers anti-aging benefits to the delicate eye area.
• Exo + Ectoin Intensive Repair Baume High-performance anti-aging balm featuring exosomes and ectoin for intensive repair; award-winning product for barrier restoration.
• Triple Lipid Activating Serum Rapid plumping and firming serum with niacinamide that activates the skin barrier for visible results.
• Ceramide Prime Whipped Cream Moisturizer designed for normal to combination skin that delivers ceramide-rich hydration in a lightweight whipped texture.
• Barrier Balancing Water Cream Weightless, pore-minimizing moisturizer for oily skin that provides hydration without heaviness; available in refillable format.
• Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream Moisturizer formulated for combination skin that restores the skin barrier while providing balanced hydration.
• Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser Soothing, hydrating face wash that removes makeup and impurities while maintaining skin moisture balance.
• Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser Makeup and SPF-removing face wash with ceramide and ectoin that gently cleanses while supporting barrier health.
• Better Skin Starts Here Set 3-step essentials kit combining cleanser, treatment, and moisturizer for a complete daily skincare routine.
• Ultimate Hydration Jet Set Travel-ready hydration set containing multiple products for on-the-go skincare needs.
• Oil-Balancing Hydration Duo Weightless hydration duo combining clay cleanser and water cream for pore-minimizing benefits.
• Balance + Brighten Routine Pore care meets vitamin C routine bundling clay cleanser, water cream, and vitamin C serum.
• Brighter Base Duo Derm-approved AM skin prep duo combining vitamin C serum and ceramide whipped cream.
• Hydrate + Tighten Duo Anti-aging, hydrating essentials combining Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream and Triple Lipid Eye Treatment.
• Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream Refillable Duo Full-size Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream paired with a refill pack, emphasizing sustainable refillable packaging.
• Just Right Hydration Duo Hydrating essentials combining gentle gel cleanser and ceramide whipped cream for balanced hydration.
• Smooth + Hydrate Routine 3-step hydrating routine featuring gel cleanser, activating serum, and whipped cream.
• Radiance + Repair Duo High-impact dry skin essentials pairing vitamin C serum with Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream.
• AM/PM Treatment Duo Vitamin C and retinol-alternative duo combining vitamin C serum with Exo + Ectoin Intensive Repair Baume for day and night treatment.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SephoracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkinfix has a strategic retail partnership with Sephora, distributing its barrier health skincare products through Sephora's retail and e-commerce channels. The company plans to leverage this partnership for expansion and brand awareness growth.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tata Harper: Premium natural and clean skincare brand with strong DTC presence and Sephora distribution. Comparable to Skinfix in clean-beauty positioning, premium pricing, and curated routine-based bundling.
• Paula's Choice: Clinical, ingredient-led skincare brand with a strong DTC presence and growing retail distribution. Comparable to Skinfix in its evidence-based positioning, barrier/actives portfolio, and direct-to-consumer marketing.
• Vanicream: Dermatologist-recommended brand focused on sensitive-skin and barrier-friendly formulations. Competes directly with Skinfix for the eczema- and sensitivity-prone consumer with the NEA-seal endorsement.
• Drunk Elephant: Premium clinical skincare brand with strong Sephora presence and biopic-compatible pricing. Competes directly with Skinfix for premium shelf space and the ingredient-conscious skincare consumer.
• The Ordinary: Clinical actives-focused brand owned by DECIEM with strong DTC and Sephora presence. Competes for the ingredient-savvy, regimen-building consumer that Skinfix targets, though at a much lower price point.
• Augustinus Bader: Premium skincare brand with proprietary cellular-renewal technology and luxury positioning. Comparable to Skinfix's Triple Lipid / Exo+Ectoin narrative of patented or proprietary technology at premium price points.
• Byoma: Barrier-repair focused skincare brand explicitly named alongside Skinfix as an emerging leader in barrier repair for 2025. Direct competitor targeting the same ceramide/barrier narrative with mass-prestige pricing and Sephora distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Dermalogica: Professional-grade skincare brand with strong barrier and sensitive-skin positioning and global distribution. Competes for the same dermatologist/esthetician credibility and barrier-repair consumer.
• CeraVe: L'Oréal-owned dermatological brand built on ceramide and barrier-repair science. Lacks Skinfix's premium positioning but defines the barrier category narrative and competes directly for the same dermatologist-recommended consumer.
• La Roche-Posay: L'Oréal-owned dermatologist-recommended skincare brand with extensive sensitive-skin and barrier-repair portfolio. Competes for the same NEA-seal credibility and sensitive-skin consumer across DTC and retail channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OfficialSkinfix
• Instagraminstagram.com/skinfix
• TikToktiktok.com/@skinfix
• Xx.com/SkinFixInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/skinfixinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skinfix

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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