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Rhode Glazing Milk for dry skin

Superior

  • SuperiorDry Skin Fit
  • SuperiorEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best moisturizers for dry skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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

  • Excellent suitability for your dry skin is provided by multiple forms of hyaluronic acid and ceramides, which deeply hydrate and strengthen your skin barrier to combat dryness and flakiness. Beta-glucan further enhances barrier repair and soothes irritation, ensuring comprehensive comfort and resilience.
  • The formula's inclusion of glycerin and copper gluconate supports overall skin health and hydration, complementing the primary moisturizing ingredients.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no harsh or irritating ingredients and a focus on soothing components like beta-glucan and ceramides, making it ideal for dry, non-sensitive skin.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
  • Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a 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”

Sources: lovi.care, thingtesting.com, reddit.com, nylon.com, thekit.ca, hercampus.com, and more

Questions and answers

What makes Rhode Glazing Milk one of the best fits for dry skin?

Rhode Glazing Milk is an exceptional fit for dry skin because multiple forms of hyaluronic acid and ceramides deeply hydrate and strengthen your skin barrier to combat dryness and flakiness. Beta-glucan, glycerin, and copper gluconate further enhance barrier repair, soothe irritation, and support overall hydration to ensure comprehensive comfort and resilience.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

Which ingredients make this essence a good fit for dry skin?

Ceramides and multiple forms of hyaluronic acid make this essence a great fit by deeply hydrating dry skin and strengthening your skin barrier to stop flakiness. Beta-glucan, glycerin, and copper gluconate further help repair the barrier, soothe irritation, and keep your skin soft and comfortable.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

What do Ceramides do for dry skin?

Ceramides help strengthen your skin barrier and lock in moisture to keep dry skin feeling soft and smooth. By restoring essential lipids, they may also reduce water loss and soothe irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2022Dermatologic Therapy, 2019

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for dry skin?

Hyaluronic acid draws moisture into dry skin, giving an immediate and lasting boost in hydration that helps smooth out fine lines and soften rough patches. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving overall skin smoothness and plumpness.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

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

This product goes in the evening routine as a treatment step, applied after cleansing and before moisturizing. Daily moisturizing regimens with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin help improve skin hydration and comfort for dry skin.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can I use this essence with retinol, and in what order?

Yes, you can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying the essence first to deeply hydrate your dry skin, and following it with your retinol product. Using a barrier-enhancing moisturizer with ceramides and hyaluronic acid helps reduce irritation and supports your skin while using strong treatments.

Cutis, 2006Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How often should I use it?

You can use this moisturizing treatment daily in your evening routine to help keep your dry skin hydrated and comfortable. Daily application helps improve skin moisture and supports the skin barrier.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this essence clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

Rhode Glazing Milk is unlikely to cause purging since it does not contain exfoliating active ingredients, but some reviewers do mention breakouts and acne as a concern. The formula's hydrating ingredients are generally gentle, yet any new moisturizing treatment may occasionally lead to clogged pores for certain people.

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

You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on the body because its gentle formulation and deep-hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides provide excellent suitability for thin and dry areas. Regular use helps keep skin smooth and hydrated while maintaining a very safe profile for delicate skin.

Polymers, 2023Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

Is this essence fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
  • 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
  • Beta-glucan and porous PLGA membranes containing beta-glucan enhanced the proliferation, migration, and cellular responses of adult human dermal fibroblasts and adipose tissue-derived stem cells, and induced strong collagen gel contraction, while proving biologically safe.

    Biomedical Materials, 2010
  • 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

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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