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Rhode Glazing Milk for oily skin

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate hydration for your oily skin, with multiple forms of hyaluronic acid and ceramides supporting the skin barrier, though these ingredients do not directly address oily shine.
  • Copper gluconate and zinc gluconate provide some oil regulation beneficial for oily skin, while beta-glucan offers anti-inflammatory action.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like beta-glucan and ceramides and lacks harsh or prohibited substances.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
  • Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
  • Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
  • Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, users describe this product as a lightweight yet deeply hydrating prep step that delivers an immediate "glazed donut" glow and helps soothe irritated skin barriers. It is widely praised for its ability to layer under makeup and calm redness, though a notable minority of users with acne-prone skin experienced breakouts.

Highlights

  • Instant "Glazed" Glow Mostly Mentioned
    • “Gives that coveted glass skin look immediately”
    • “leaves me extra dewy à la Krispy Kreme”
    • “skin looks luminous and healthy.”
  • Deep Hydration Often Mentioned
    • “Skin slurps it right up”
    • “felt super moisturized all day”
    • “great lightweight solution for dry skin.”
  • Luxurious Texture Often Mentioned
    • “Thick enough to smooth on without cotton round”
    • “feels silky and luxurious”
    • “lightweight but has viscosity.”
  • Soothing & Calming Sometimes Noted
    • “Calmed my problem spots”
    • “helped reduce existing inflammation”
    • “feels extremely calming on the skin.”
  • Breakouts / Acne Sometimes Noted
    • “Caused little bumps all over my face”
    • “broke me out in whiteheads”
    • “congested my pores”
  • Chemical Scent Rarely Noted
    • “Smells like Elmer's glue”
    • “has a bit of a chemical scent”
    • “smell is off-putting”
  • Price vs. Value Rarely Noted
    • “Quite expensive for a toner”
    • “bottle size has gone down”
    • “unnecessary addition unless you need ceramides”
  • Tacky Finish Rarely Noted
    • “Stays tacky for a long time”
    • “feels a bit sticky on the skin”
    • “never really seems to fully absorb”

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Questions and answers

How well does Rhode Glazing Milk work for oily skin?

Rhode Glazing Milk offers moderate hydration and calms oily skin, but it does not directly manage oily shine. To work best for oily skin, a moisturizing treatment needs a lightweight texture with peptides and hydrating agents that balance moisture without heavy oils or pore-clogging ingredients.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily skin?

Zinc gluconate and copper gluconate help regulate oil, while beta-glucan and ceramides calm your skin and support its barrier. Moisturizing treatments that fit oily skin best need lightweight hydrating agents and peptides, without heavy oils, to manage moisture and shine without clogging pores.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

What do Ceramides do for oily skin?

Ceramides help keep oily skin balanced by strengthening the skin barrier and locking in moisture without feeling heavy. They are unlikely to clog pores and may help calm irritation, making them a good fit if your skin is both oily and prone to breakouts.

International Journal of Dermatology, 2008Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017

Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This product goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, as treatments with active ingredients are best used then for simplicity and extra safety. While it works for oily skin, a better fit for this skin type needs oil-balancing and shine-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide.

Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?

Yes, you can use it with retinol, applying this treatment before your retinol to help keep your skin calm and moisturized. Using a gentle moisturizer with ceramides and soothing ingredients is unlikely to cause irritation and may help your skin adjust to retinoids.

Cutis, 2006Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

How often should I use it?

You can use this moisturizing treatment in your evening routine, and a product of this type for oily skin needs oil-controlling ingredients like zinc or copper gluconate to help manage shine.

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This product may cause breakouts for some people with oily skin, as reviewers occasionally report pimples. Oily skin works best with products that provide lightweight hydration and targeted oil-control ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to keep pores clear.

Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

This moisturizing treatment is safe to use around the eyes and on the body, though oily skin on the body often benefits most from lightweight lotions containing oil-balancing minerals and gentle exfoliants.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • Daily use of a deep cleansing gel containing salicylic acid 2%, zinc gluconate 0.2% and lipohydroxy acid 0.05% significantly reduced total lesion count by 56.3% after 84 days in 35 subjects with mild to moderate truncal acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023
  • A dermocosmetic cream containing Punica granatum Pericarp extract, Salicylic acid, Niacinamide, Zinc gluconate, and Aqua Posae Filiformis significantly decreased inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesion counts in subjects with mild to moderate acne compared to untreated hemi-faces after 15 days.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
  • Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Treatment with topical formulations containing beta-glucan combined with nanofractional radiofrequency plus magnetic nanofractional radiofrequency showed the best efficacy and was tolerable and effective in Chinese women with abdominal stretch marks compared to control groups.

    Dermatology and Therapy, 2023
  • Topical beta-glucan mildly improved striae gravidarum, 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser showed better results than topical beta-glucan, and the combined strategy further improved striae gravidarum atrophy compared to single treatment.

    The Journal of Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical application of oat beta-glucan ameliorates epidermal hyperplasia and accelerates epidermal barrier recovery by promoting keratinocyte differentiation through dectin-1-mediated ERK and p38 signaling pathways that upregulate CaSR expression.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021
  • Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.

    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
  • Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better

  • A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Ingredients

Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Mono Dioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Beta-Glucan, Copper Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Phosphatidylglycerol, Phytosphingosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Pentylene Glycol, Amt 100, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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