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rhode Barrier Restore Cream Versus Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on March 28, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Barrier Restore Cream

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Preservative

Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.

Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.

Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.

Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

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When to use

171 Routines
52% use in am
48% use in pm
96% use every day
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185 Routines
44% use in am
56% use in pm
94% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

rhode Barrier Restore Cream 35 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Hydrating (1)
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melisa

18 days ago
Review

It is a great moisturiser. The only downside for me is the price. It’s very hydrating and I only need to use a small dollop of it across my face so it will last me a while. I use it before my makeup in the morning and at night with the rest of my rhode routine and everything works well together. There’s no pilling and it absorbs well. It doesn’t feel like a cream that dries down after ten minutes Show more

#expensive
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent

Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion 11 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 7 ratings
Great Value (2) No Scent (2) Absorbs Well (2)
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LeezG_503

1 year ago
Review

She has never failed me. Never betrayed me. Steadfast. Loyal.

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JC P

8 months ago
Review

I really wanted to like this product as I have heard great things but it just didn't work well for me. It gave me tons of cc's while drying out and irritating my skin.

#doesn't work