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 may be worth it for shoppers seeking instant glow and hydration, though reviewers note that it can sometimes cause breakouts. Lovi rates the Rhode-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
What are Rhode's best products?
Rhode's best options are Glazing Milk and Barrier Restore Cream, as Lovi rates Glazing Milk as Superior for dry skin and Barrier Restore Cream as Superior for mature skin. Reviewers also mostly mention getting an instant glow and hydration from the brand.
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 Superior for dry skin and Barrier Restore Cream High.
Does Rhode cause breakouts?
Yes, reviewers mostly mention that Rhode causes breakouts. At the same time, Lovi rates Glazing Milk and Barrier Restore Cream High for acne-prone skin.
Is Rhode fragrance-free?
Yes, the Rhode products on this page are fragrance-free.
What are the key ingredients in Rhode products?
Rhode products feature key ingredients like niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and glycerin, which help keep skin hydrated and smooth. Niacinamide may also assist with reducing dark spots and evening out skin tone.
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How do I build a Rhode skincare routine?
To build a Rhode skincare routine, start by cleansing the skin with Pineapple Refresh, then follow with Glazing Milk or Peptide Glazing Fluid for moisture, and finish with Barrier Restore Cream to lock in hydration. Lovi rates Rhode-focused routines 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 sold in stores across Saudi Arabia. Prices range from SAR 179.10 to SAR 213.33, with most products priced between SAR 190.00 and SAR 213.33.
What are good alternatives to Rhode?
CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Rhode, offering similar options for various skin types. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Rhode vs CeraVe: which is better?
Rhode and CeraVe both rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin on Lovi. Shoppers often see a quick glow and hydration with Rhode, though some reviewers mention it may cause 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, with Lovi rating it Average for that 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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