Rhode Skin Review

I am not one to fall victim to a celebrity beauty brand hype (though I love testing products LOL), but the buzz around Rhode Skin by Hailey Bieber has been endless. And most of the reviews I have seen and feedback I have received from my readers have all been positive. Soooooo I had to order some things to see for myself what the buzz is all about. The brand is still relatively new to the market and is owned by Hailey Bieber (yes Justin Bieber’s wife). To be honest, I don’t follow her on social media nor know anything about her so I couldn’t really understand her connection to a beauty/skincare line.

But that being said, I only care about how the products perform so I initially ordered a few products from the line to test and review. Some things were a miss but for the most part, I have loved everything I’ve tried from the line! The formulations are fantastic and I have already repurchased the Glazing Milk multiple times. Here are my thoughts on all the Rhode products that I have tried and tested.

Rhode Skin Review

Rhode Skin Peptide Lip Treatment

Starting first with the uber popular and viral Rhode Skin Peptide Lip Treatment – this was the first product I ordered to try. There are a ton of different scents to choose from and I decided to go with the Salted Caramel flavor/scent. It’s absolutely delicious though there is no taste which I actually prefer. Technically they do not contain any added fragrance so they are considered fragrance free. There is also an unscented version if that is more your preference.

Texture

It’s not thick but not thin either. It’s a nice medium weight texture that feels like a mix between a lip balm and lip oil. In addition, it’s creamy and comfortable yet slightly sticky but not enough to annoy me or discourage me from purchasing again.

Finish

The main selling point of this Rhode peptide lip treatment is how incredibly glossy and glass-like it makes the lips look. The pictures don’t even do it justice in terms of showing the glaze-like finish. It’s gorgeous and blurs the lip lines immediately. It makes my lips look full, glossy and gorgeous.

Longevity

Compared to some other lip treatments, I find this to be quite long wearing. I don’t need to reapply as often and the slightly sticky texture really allows it to adhere to the lips and last a long time.

Effectiveness

My lips feel incredibly nourished and moisturized when using this and rivals some of my favorite lip treatments. The difference with this is that it makes my lips look better than most of my other lip balms. It looks gorgeous worn alone on bare lips but also layered over my favorite lip liner or lip color for a boost of shine. For a super intensive overnight treatment, I wouldn’t choose this and find it’s better worn during the day to keep my lips soft. I will also use it as a touch up throughout the day whenever my lips feel dry.

Rhode Skin Peptide Lip Tints

After falling in love with the Peptide Lip Treatment, I had to order the tinted versions called the Peptide Lip Tints to see how they compared. It’s a sheer but slightly buildable lip color that helps to nourish and hydrate the lips. There are 4 shades in the collection:

• Ribbon – Sheer Pink

• Toast – Rose Taupe

• Raspberry Jelly – Crushed Berry

• Espresso – Rich Brown

My favorite color out of the bunch if definitely Ribbon and it is the most perfect milky nude pink. I love the finish, the color and definitely plan to repurchase. Toast is my second favorite shade and skews a bit more neutral brown on the lips yet still looks beautiful for everyday. Raspberry Jelly and Espresso are a bit darker than what I usually wear but I like that they can be sheered out to just a lip stain on the lips. The formula is nearly identical to the Peptide Lip Treatment and makes the lips look glossy and glass-like. They are so comfortable and easy to wear throughout the day and last longer than I anticipated. Usually I don’t have to reapply until around hour 3 or 4 (which I think is pretty decent for a lip balm).

Related: Moisturizing Lipsticks I Love

Rhode Skin Glazing Milk

If there is one thing I take seriously when it comes to beauty is my skincare. I love great packaging and am intrigued by hype, but ultimately I need my skincare to WORK. I’m in my mid 40’s so I want products that are effective and deliver results that I can see and feel. I truly had no idea what to expect from the Rhode Skin Glazing Milk but I had heard great things about it so I ordered one to test and share my honest review. It’s a lightweight milky essence designed to prep the skin for product absorption, boost barrier function and provide instant hydration. And I can say after using it for nearly a year, it does all of these things and I absolutely LOVE IT! Next on my list to try is the Rhode Barrier Restore Cream and the Rhode Barrier Butter.

Ingredients

The Glazing Milk contains mix of ceramides, a magnesium + zinc + copper blend and beta-glucan to help soften and moisturize the skin. It also helps to reduce redness over time.

Designed for all skin types

This is a product that would be great for all skin types and any age which is why I love it so much. It’s an easy product to fit into any skincare routine.

Price Point

At $29, it’s quite affordable though I am going through it quickly because I use it morning and night. I would love if they made a larger size eventually which I would order immediately.

Results

The results are slight but I love how plump, hydrated and glowy it makes my skin look. It provides a great boost of moisture for my skin and it does help any products I apply after absorb better.

How To Use the Rhode Skin Glazing Milk?

I played around with the Glazing Milk for a bit to find out how best to use it and I actually enjoy using it a variety of different ways.

Pour into hands and pat into face

I don’t use a cotton pad for this rather I like to pour a quarter sized amount into my hands and then pat it into my skin and neck.

Use after cleansing and toning

Typically I will use it after I have cleansed and toned but before I apply any serums/moisturizers. I have actually been layering it with another essence in my routine but also enjoy it used alone as my only essence.

Apply morning and night

I like to apply the Glazing Milk both morning and night because it gives my skin that added bit of moisture and helps keep my skin calm and less red.

Layer before makeup

Another way I have been using it is applying a thin layer right before I apply my foundation. Because it’s so glowy and hydrating, it preps my skin SO NICELY and my makeup applies flawlessly.

Layer in between serums and moisturizers

A third way I have used the Glazing Milk is applying it after my serums but before my moisturizers if I feel my skin needs a bit more moisture. I don’t find that it pills so applying it twice in my routine is fine. Usually I only apply it once in my routine, but depending on what my skin needs, I find the Glazing Milk to be so versatile!

Is Rhode Glazing Milk Good For Oily Skin?

The Rhode Glazing Milk is rich in ceramides which are important in helping strengthen and support the skin barrier. That being said, the texture is quite rich and gives a “glazed donut” like finish to the skin so those with oily skin may not enjoy this product as much as those with dry skin types. It can also be mixed in with foundations or skin tints to sheer out the formula which is a way to get the benefits of the Glazing Milk in a less direct way for those with oily or combination skin types.

On the Rhode site, it states that it is suitable for all skin types so it most likely will come down to a preference over the finish and texture of it on your skin. If you want something that will help to hydrate but has is more lightweight in texture, try the Rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid. Packed with peptides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, this will help to plump and hydrate the skin daily.

Rhode Skin Pineapple Refresh Cleanser

I ordered the Rhode Pineapple Refresh Cleanser a few months after it launched. I love testing cleansers and the hype around this when it launched really sucked me in. LOL So far all of the products I have tried from Rhode have been amazing and I have already repurchased the Glazing Milk. However, the Pineapple Refresh Cleanser fell short for me and was not a hit. It is designed to be an everyday gel cleanser that can be used in the morning to refresh the skin and the evening to remove makeup.

Texture

It’s a nice gel texture that does get a tad foamy when you add water.

Efficacy

It did not remove my makeup as well as my cleansing balms so I didn’t use it for that. I tried it as a second cleanse and while it was fine, it left my skin feeling a bit tight and truly wasn’t anything special.

Scent

The name made me think it would have a lovely pineapple fragrance, but it has hardly any scent.

Price Point

It’s a mid range price at $28 but honestly I have other cleansers that are less expensive and work better for me.

Ingredients

It contains green tea extract to help calm, pineapple enzymes to give a gentle exfoliation and polyglutamic acid to plump the skin.

Is Rhode Good for Acne-Prone Skin?

On the Rhode website they do state that their line is suitable for all skin types but it’s best to do a patch test on your skin before you apply it all over.

Rhode Pocket Blush

The Rhode Pocket Blush is a cream blush formula designed to give a diffused wash of color with a satin finish. They are portable so you can take them with you and touch up on the go if you want. They are a lightweight formula that melts into the skin easily without leaving a tacky or greasy feel. The three shades I purchased were Piggy, Freckle and Juicebox. I didn’t see one negative review of these and was really excited to try them. While I did LOVE the formula and colors, I had a bit of a learning curve when figuring out how best to apply them which I will share in this review.

Packaging

Meh. The packaging is ok but nothing special. It’s designed to be a portable product so they are quite small but the packaging is bulky in my opinion compared to the actual size of the product. Obviously this isn’t something that stopped me from purchasing, but I don’t think the packaging is anything special.

Price Point

Most Rhode skin products are priced well – falling in the mid range category. Not too luxe but a step above drugstore pricing. These blushes are $24 for .18 0z. They are richly pigmented so I definitely think they could last awhile even with such little product in the tube.

Pigment

These blushes are richly pigmented and easily blend into the skin. For me personally, I find it best to apply them with a brush instead of swiping them directly onto my skin. I can control the intensity this way and they blend easier for me. My skin is more normal to dry so I think that could account for the fact that swiping it directly onto my skin made it harder to blend.

Longevity

Even though these are very creamy and emollient, they do in fact last nearly all day.

Shade Range

There is a range of neutral shades and bright shades in the line though I have seen some reviews of them on dark skin and they do not show up that well. While they are pigmented, when swatched on deep skin tones they often disappear or look ashy. I thought I would mention this because the richness of the colors can seem deceiving and while I do love them, I think the brand could work on the formula a bit more to ensure they are accessible to all skin tones.

Finish

They initially seem very creamy and hydrating which led me to believe they would look more dewy on the skin, but the dry down is closer to a satin skin-like finish.

Where to Buy Rhode Skincare?

Is Rhode Skin Sold in Stores?

Rhode skincare is currently only available online at the Rhode skincare site. There are rumors that Rhode skin will be carried in Sephora stores later this year and most likely on the Sephora site too, but has not officially been confirmed. Hopefully it will be soon!

Have you tried Rhode skincare? If so, what are your thoughts?