rhode Barrier Restore Cream Versus Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of rhode Barrier Restore Cream versus Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on August 24, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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rhode Barrier Restore Cream

Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer Brand

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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rhode Barrier Restore Cream 35 ingredients

Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream 41 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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rhode Barrier Restore Cream 35 ingredients

Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream 41 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Peptides (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (8)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (4)

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging (2)

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

rhode Barrier Restore Cream 35 ingredients

Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream 41 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Behenyl Alcohol • Xylitylglucoside • Niacinamide • Squalane • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 • Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-27 • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide-78 • Palmitoyl Octapeptide-24 • 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 • Citric Acid • Sorbic Acid • Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer • Tocopherol • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide

Water • Citrus Junos Fruit Water • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Squalane • Butylene Glycol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Arachidyl Alcohol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Ceramide NP • Phytosphingosine • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Cetyl Palmitate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Bisabolol • Sorbitan Palmitate • Arachidyl Glucoside • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Betaine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Propanediol • Polyglutamic Acid • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract • Glucose • Citric Acid • Artemisia Annua Extract • Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract 10.08%

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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rhode Barrier Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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rhode Barrier Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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rhode Barrier Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Behenyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Disliked

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.

Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.

In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.

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rhode Barrier Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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rhode Barrier Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Glucose

What it does: Humectant

Community Rating: Loved

Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms. In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.

As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin. This helps hydrate skin.

Our skin's natural microbiome contains many saccharides that act as prebiotics. These prebiotics help strengthen our skin's microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.

Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.

Plants and algae make glucose during the process of photosynthesis. It is then used to make cellulose, the building blocks of cell walls.

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rhode Barrier Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

Bisabolol

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Soothing

Community Rating: Loved

Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.

Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.

Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.

Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.

Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.

Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.

Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.

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rhode Barrier Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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rhode Barrier Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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rhode Barrier Restore Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

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