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Rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid for oily skin

Average

  • SuperiorOily 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 and plumping for your oily skin, with niacinamide helping to regulate oil production and sodium hyaluronate providing humectant action. Acetyl hexapeptide-8 further supports skin smoothing and texture refinement.
  • While beneficial for general skin health and hydration, the formula lacks targeted ingredients to effectively control oily shine, which is your main goal.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, featuring soothing ingredients like niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate with no 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

★4.6Overall rating based on 96.0k+ reviews

Based 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 oily skin?

rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid works well enough for your oily skin by offering moderate hydration and smoothing, but it lacks targeted ingredients to control oily shine. A moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs to effectively manage excess shine with a lightweight texture, avoid heavy oils, and use ingredients that support the skin barrier without clogging pores.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Scientific Reports, 2024

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

Niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate make this serum a good fit for oily skin by helping to regulate oil production and providing lightweight moisture without heavy oils. To better control oily shine, an oily skin type needs products with ingredients that target excess oil and support the skin barrier without clogging pores.

Scientific Reports, 2024

What does Argireline do for oily skin?

Argireline is generally safe for oily skin, but it is primarily used for anti-aging and smoothing wrinkles rather than controlling oil. To properly care for oily skin while targeting signs of aging, this type of product needs a lightweight, oil-free formula that hydrates without feeling heavy.

What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021

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

This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It is safe for oily skin and helps smooth texture, though an oily skin routine also needs targeted ingredients that actively control shine.

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

You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying it before your retinol to keep your skin calm and hydrated. Because it provides moderate hydration and texture smoothing without harsh ingredients, it is unlikely to irritate your skin when paired with retinoids.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use it?

You can use this moisturizing treatment in the evening as part of your routine, or twice a day if your skin tolerates it well. It is safe for oily skin, though an oily skin type needs lightweight formulas with targeted ingredients to control shine.

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

This serum may cause breakouts for oily skin, as some reviewers report this issue. Oily skin needs a formula with targeted ingredients to control shine and light, non-pore-clogging hydration.

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

You can safely use this moisturizing treatment on the body and around the eyes, as its gentle formula is well tolerated by delicate areas. This type of product works effectively on thin skin when it provides lightweight hydration and soothing benefits without heavy oils.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Polymers, 2023

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol).

What the research says

  • Argireline 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, 2013
  • Treatment 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, 2024
  • Acetyl 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, 2017
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • Daily 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, 2013
  • Argireline applied twice daily for 4 weeks achieved a total anti-wrinkle efficiency of 48.9% and notably reduced wrinkle depth compared to placebo in Chinese subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013
  • Topical 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, 2021
  • Topical 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, 2008
  • Topical 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, 2005
  • 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
  • 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

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, 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

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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