Rhode skincare
Rhode is an American skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. since 2025.
investor.elfbeauty.comen.wikipedia.orgforbes.com
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”
Sources: lovi.care, thingtesting.com, reddit.com, nylon.com, thekit.ca, hercampus.com, and more
Questions and answers
Is Rhode worth it?
Rhode is worth it for dry skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior. Reviewers mostly mention an instant glow and hydration, though the products may cause breakouts.
What are Rhode's best products?
Rhode's best products depend on the skin type, with Barrier Restore Cream rated Superior for mature skin and Glazing Milk rated Superior for dry skin.
Which Rhode moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Glazing Milk is the best Rhode moisturizer for dry skin, followed by Barrier Restore Cream, while Peptide Glazing Fluid is average. Lovi rates Glazing Milk Superior for dry skin, and Barrier Restore Cream High.
Does Rhode cause breakouts?
Yes, Rhode may cause breakouts, as reviewers frequently mention pimples after use, though individual reactions vary. 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 contain key ingredients such as niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and tocopherol that support skin hydration and barrier health. Lovi rates the Rhode-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
How do I build a Rhode skincare routine?
To build a Rhode routine, use Pineapple Refresh to cleanse, then apply Glazing Milk and Peptide Glazing Fluid for moisture, and finish with Barrier Restore Cream.
What are good alternatives to Rhode?
Good alternatives to Rhode with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands offer similar options for daily skincare routines and targeted skin needs.
Rhode vs CeraVe: which is better?
Rhode and CeraVe perform similarly for most skin types, but Rhode is better for dry skin. Lovi rates the Rhode-focused routine Superior for dry skin, compared to High for the CeraVe-focused routine.
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. Lovi rates Pineapple Refresh Average for oily skin.
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.
-
Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
-
Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
-
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
-
Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
-
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
-
Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
-
Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
-
Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
How does it fit your skin?
Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.
