Rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid for combination skin

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Niacinamide
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Glycerin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Average
- SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 suitability for your combination skin, as niacinamide helps regulate oil production and sodium hyaluronate provides essential hydration. While beneficial for general skin health, these ingredients do not directly target your primary concern of oily shine.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, with soothing ingredients like niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate present and no harsh or prohibited substances.
- The product provides excellent moisturizing and plumping effects due to sodium hyaluronate and acetyl hexapeptide-8, contributing to overall skin health.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 96.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users love this fluid for achieving a dewy, plump, and radiant complexion that feels lightweight and preps skin well for makeup. Some users with sensitive skin have reported breakouts, and individuals with very dry skin may find the hydration insufficient.
Highlights
Instant glow Mostly Mentioned
- “glass skin effect”
- “dewy finish”
- “healthy glow”
- “luminous look”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “watery gel”
- “sinks in fast”
- “not heavy”
- “breathable”
Great makeup base Sometimes Noted
- “smooth canvas”
- “foundation glides on”
- “no pilling”
- “natural primer”
Hydrating feel Sometimes Noted
- “bouncy skin”
- “refreshing feel”
- “good for summer”
- “instant moisture”
Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “tiny bumps”
- “cystic acne”
- “clogged pores”
- “skin texture issues”
Runs out fast Sometimes Noted
- “finished in weeks”
- “bottle feels empty”
- “expensive for amount”
- “need to restock often”
Sticky residue Sometimes Noted
- “feels tacky”
- “sticky at first”
- “hair sticks to face”
- “takes time to dry”
Fragrance-free Rarely Noted
- “no scent”
- “clean formula”
- “non-irritating smell”
- “gentle”
Not moisturizing enough Rarely Noted
- “need extra cream”
- “dry patches remain”
- “surface level only”
- “not for winter”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “pump broke”
- “cap cracks”
- “hard to open”
- “product gets stuck”
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Questions and answers
How well does rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid work for combination skin?
This fluid works reasonably well for combination skin, providing moderate moisture and safe ingredients that help manage oily areas and dry patches. However, a product for this skin type needs ingredients that directly target oily shine while delivering essential hydration without extra weight.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for combination skin?
Niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate make this treatment a good fit by helping balance oil production and delivering essential hydration. A product of this type needs ingredients that target oily shine while keeping the skin hydrated without feeling heavy.
Scientific Reports, 2024The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
What does Argireline do for combination skin?
Argireline helps smooth out lines and keeps combination skin feeling soft when applied twice daily. This ingredient may reduce wrinkle depth and improve overall skin texture, though its absorption through the skin is quite low.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013
What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine for combination skin, applied after cleansing and before moisturizing. Combination skin of this type needs products with oil-absorbing ingredients and mattifying agents to properly control oily shine.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying it after your retinol to keep your skin hydrated and calm. This product works for your combination skin, though this skin type needs oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid or clay to better handle oily shine.
How often should I use this treatment?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. Daily application helps improve skin moisture and texture, though combination skin needs extra oil-controlling ingredients to manage oily shine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This treatment works for your combination skin, though it is only an average fit because it does not directly target oily shine. Reviewers note that it may cause breakouts, so this skin type needs lightweight, oil-balancing ingredients that hydrate without feeling heavy.
Can I use this treatment around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes, but keep in mind that combination skin needs oil-controlling ingredients and lightweight hydrators rather than heavy oils to prevent excess shine.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol).
What the research says
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024Topical 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, 2022Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019Argireline treatment twice daily for 4 weeks produced a significant anti-wrinkle effect with 48.9% total efficacy and decreased skin roughness in Chinese subjects compared with 0% efficacy and no decrease in roughness in the placebo group.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and tripeptide-10 citrulline demonstrated antiwrinkle efficacy and decreased transepidermal water loss in twenty-four healthy volunteers compared to control groups, though synergistic effects between the two peptides remained unclear.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017Daily topical acetyl hexapeptide-8 showed a trend toward a longer time until return to baseline Jankovic Blepharospasm Rating Scale scores compared to placebo (3.7 months vs. 3.0 months) in 24 patients with blepharospasm receiving botulinum toxin therapy.
European Journal of Neurology, 2013Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005A 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, 2017The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Tetradecane, Capryloyl Glycerin Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Benzyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Oleate, Sucrose Palmitate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate
Behind this fit score
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