
About this product
A lightweight barrier-repair moisturizer formulated with peptides, shea butter, ceramides, and hydrating actives to strengthen the skin barrier and provide hydration.
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Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Behenyl Alcohol, Xylitylglucoside, Niacinamide, Squalane, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Anhydroxylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xylitol, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Teprenone, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Tocopherol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-27, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide-78, Palmitoyl Octapeptide-24, Sodium Hydroxide
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11 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
The cream earned widespread praise for its clean ingredient list and genuine barrier-supporting formula, with several experts calling it particularly well-suited for dry or dehydrated skin. One expert flagged that it can pill when layered under morning sunscreen, so it works best as an evening moisturizer, though it applies smoothly at night and pairs well with other treatments. The consensus is that while not revolutionary, it delivers straightforwardly on its promise without unnecessary ingredients, making it accessible to most people.
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A lightweight barrier-repair moisturizer formulated with peptides, shea butter, ceramides, and hydrating actives to strengthen the skin barrier and provide hydration.
Mostly yes. 9 of the 11 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 77%.
Rhode Barrier Restore Cream holds a Guru Score of 77%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 11 independent expert reviewers we have collected.
Rhode Barrier Restore Cream is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
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