Rhode skincare
Rhode is an American skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. since 2025.
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Rhode is warmly loved for its nourishing moisturizers and gentle cleansers, driven by the thoughtful formulation of its formulas. Its products suit dry, balanced, and sensitive skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Glazing Milk for acne-prone skin, the Barrier Restore Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Peptide Glazing Fluid for mature skin. These targeted options offer reliable daily support for maintaining a balanced and healthy complexion.
This page covers some of the most popular Rhode products; for the whole Rhode range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Other Rhode products
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 96.8k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Rhode for deep hydration, a dewy glazed glow, and effective makeup layering. The most common complaints are breakouts and high prices.
Highlights
Instant glow and hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Gives that coveted glass skin look immediately — Glazing Milk”
- “glass skin effect — Peptide Glazing Fluid”
- “leaves skin dewy and radiant — Barrier Restore Cream”
Causes breakouts Mostly Mentioned
- “gave me cystic acne — Barrier Restore Cream”
- “Caused little bumps all over my face — Glazing Milk”
- “tiny bumps — Peptide Glazing Fluid”
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Questions and answers
Is Rhode worth it?
Rhode is worth it for shoppers seeking a routine without added scents, as the Rhode products on this page are entirely free of fragrance. Reviewers frequently report an instant glow and hydration, though some users note that the line may cause breakouts.
What are Rhode's best products?
Rhode's best products are Glazing Milk and Barrier Restore Cream, which provide top hydration and care for dry and mature skin types. Lovi rates Glazing Milk Superior for dry skin, and Barrier Restore Cream Superior for mature skin.
Which Rhode moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Glazing Milk is the best choice for dry skin, followed by Barrier Restore Cream and Peptide Glazing Fluid. Lovi rates Glazing Milk as Superior for dry skin, Barrier Restore Cream as High, and Peptide Glazing Fluid as Average. Reviewers frequently mention that these products help deliver instant hydration, though they may occasionally cause breakouts for some users.
Does Rhode cause breakouts?
Yes, reviewers mostly mention that Rhode causes breakouts. At the same time, the Rhode products on this page list no fragrance.
Is Rhode fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the Rhode products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Rhode products?
Rhode products feature key ingredients such as niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and glycerin, which help support skin hydration and barrier function. Lovi rates the Rhode-focused routine as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
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How do I build a Rhode skincare routine?
To build a Rhode routine, start by cleansing the face with Pineapple Refresh, then follow with Glazing Milk or Peptide Glazing Fluid, and finish with Barrier Restore Cream to keep skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates Rhode-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Where can I buy Rhode, and how much does it cost?
Rhode products on this page are available in Canada, with prices ranging from CA$30.00 to CA$30.00.
What are good alternatives to Rhode?
Good alternatives to Rhode include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands have pages on Lovi offering comparable skincare options.
Rhode vs CeraVe: which is better?
Rhode and CeraVe perform similarly for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating both brands as Superior for all five skin types. Reviewers often mention that Rhode gives an instant glow and hydration, though it also causes breakouts.
Who owns Rhode, and where is it from?
Rhode is an American brand founded in 2022, owned by e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. since 2025.
Is Rhode cruelty-free?
Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Rhode as cruelty-free.
Which Rhode cleanser is best for oily skin?
Pineapple Refresh is the cleanser for oily skin on this page, and Lovi rates it Average for this skin type.
Research behind Rhode's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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