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Barrier Butter Intensive Moisturizing Balm

  • Moisturizer
  • Balm
  • 3.4oz/100ml
4.1 (952 retailer ratings from Sephora)
$36.00 $0.36/mL · $10.59/fl oz

Barrier Butter Intensive Moisturizing Balm

4.1/5

From the brand An intensive moisture balm for deep hydration that helps seal in moisture for up to 24 hours—restoring skin's natural softness and bounce.

Type moisturizer Formula balm Size 3.4oz/100ml

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About the product

What it is

An intensive moisture balm for deep hydration that helps seal in moisture for up to 24 hours—restoring skin's natural softness and bounce.

Skin type

Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, and SensitiveSkincare Concerns: Dullness, Dryness, and Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Formulation

Cream

Highlighted ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid Complex: Five molecular weights help improve hydration on + below the skin’s surface.- Ceramide NP: Skin-identical lipid concentrate helps reinforce skin’s natural barrier.- Murumuru Butter: A nourishing emollient that helps seal in moisture to decrease transepidermal water loss

Ingredient callouts

This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

What else you need to know

Barrier Butter Intensive Moisturizing Balm is a supercharged addition to your skincare routine. It’s a decadent, buttery-smooth balm that melts on and gives an immediate and long-lasting glow. It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and supports more toned, plump skin over time.

Clinical results

Based on a 45-subject consumer perception study after 4 weeks of use:

  • 97% agreed their skin looks visibly plumper
  • 95% agreed their skin looks more firm and toned
  • 90% agreed it reduces the appearance of fine linesClean at SephoraClean at Sephora is our commitment to offering effective products without certain ingredients, such as parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and mineral oils. Learn more here.

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Reviews

742 written review excerpts from Sephora

valejordan Oct 07, 2025

Rhode, You Lie

*This isn’t a review of the product but the size change and shady product dealings I’m very disappointed in Rhode for secretly changing the size of this product without any notice, and still charging $36 for less product. I have been an avid Rhode user for years, but this really put a bad taste in my mouth. It’s one thing to let your audience know, it’s another to change your product without informing them. I’ve had my 5 oz Barrier Butter since April and now buying a new one, I was shocked...

itsfi Sep 05, 2025

The cure for a damaged skin barrier!

TL;DR: The cure for a damaged skin barrier. A must-have for dry / very dry skin. ABOUT MY SKIN / USE: * Dehydrated & sensitive, year-round. * Normal to dry, fall, winter & most of spring. Combo (oily lower T-zone, dry cheeks) in summer. * Redness around nose, periodic breakouts on chin, occasional rosacea (mild) flareups on cheeks * USE: PM skincare routine, late fall, winter & part of spring WHAT I LIKE: * Excellent for dry / very dry skin or skin suffering from a broken or compromised...

MannyMelx Sep 03, 2025

Moisture doesn’t last

When I first applied my skin feels moisturized and soft, but the next day it feels as if I didn’t even use it (compared to my go-to Cicaplast Baume) the hydration didn’t last. Also, the product claims to help with fine lines but i’ve used it for 2 months and didn’t notice any difference with fine lines. it feels like every brand throws in the “fine line reducing” claim as a selling point which sucks. Overall Ok product. A bit pricey for the results.

xtinnaaa Oct 23, 2025

RUINED MY SKIN

This entire line ruined my skin barrier. It’s been 10 months and I’m still trying to heal my skin. My derm confirmed it was because of the entire rhode skincare line that I only used for about 3 weeks til I realized it was harming my skin. I wish I never bought this. I have broken capillaries and have a thin barrier now and everything irritates my skin. Do not buy this.

Lferreira Sep 15, 2025

Absolutely love this product immediately hydrates my skin. I did a Rhode skin care routine on my mother and grandmother. Three generations of skin glowing. They both were very happy and loved the barrier butter and the butter and the glazing milk And

cgetrajdman Aug 31, 2025

I used this product a couple of times and each time made me completely itchy and dried out my skin even more which is crazy because I have extremely dry skin.. I’ll only be purchasing her blush from this brand because every other product I have tried has been just as bad..

Reyq Verified Sep 20, 2025

We’re getting cut short !

Product itself is good. It helped my skin barrier heal. HOWEVER the product itself, bottle and ounces are getting smaller thumbs down, We are paying more for smaller size product at Sephora. I liked when the product was on her site only. She’s getting marketed !

IleanaFranco Verified Jan 10, 2026

Overhyped & Pore-Clogging (Read Before Buying)

I had high hopes for the Rhode Barrier Butter Intensive Moisture Balm because the texture feels so rich and expensive almost like whipped butter. However, after using it, I noticed my pores started to clog and I developed more blackheads. I also tried applying it as a sleeping mask, thinking it might work better overnight, but I still didn’t see any improvement. Sadly, it just doesn’t suit my skin type, so I’ll be switching to Korean skincare to focus on healing and repairing my skin barrier.

MorbidVxn Sep 05, 2025

Made me break out

My skin is usually really good with any type of skincare. I have no acne or blamishes, etc. I decided to try this and use it after serums at night, thinking since it's a barrier cream it would help retain moisture. It broke me out. I now have four pimples when I do not break out usually. Automatically returned.

BelzR Sep 05, 2025

Cheap, greasy, irritating

Soo greasy! Left my face sticky and tacky. I think this is an unnecessary product, feels cheap too.

influencedagain Oct 20, 2026

I have given this product a fair shot and used it for over 2 months now. I just don’t like it at all. It is SOO thick and heavy and leaves my face so greasy, but not in a good shiny way, like a dirty oily way. I would not repurchase this or recommend it to anyone.

layliie Verified Oct 16, 2026

I like this product but its wayy to small for the price