Rhode
SCORE5.6FAIR
Hailey Bieber's hydration-focused line, sold at Sephora
BEST FORSomeone with mild dryness or perioral dermatitis who wants a simple, fragrance-free hydration routine and doesn't mind paying Sephora-tier prices for basic formulas.
Reviewed by the Clientele Research Team · Last checked today (2026-07-06)
Scores — click any row to see our rationale
Cost per product & routine▼4/10
Active ingredients & evidence▼5/10
Sensitive/acne-prone skin fit▼6/10
Routine simplicity▼5/10
Where to buy & availability▼8/10
PROS
✓The $117 Rhode Kit bundles four daily essentials (cleanser, Glazing Milk, Peptide Glazing Fluid, Barrier Restore Cream) so you don't have to guess which four products to combine
✓Nearly the entire line is fragrance-free except the flavored lip balm, which NYT Wirecutter testers noted was formulated with Bieber's own perioral dermatitis in mind
✓Available at Sephora in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, with free shipping over $50 there or $45 direct from rhodeskin.com
✓Glazing Milk contains three named ceramides (NP, AP, EOP) plus beta-glucan and phytosphingosine for barrier support
✓InStyle's month-long tester panel (dry, acne-prone, combination, oily skin types) named Pocket Blush, Glazing Milk, and Peptide Lip Tint as standout picks
✓Products are vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and Leaping Bunny & PETA certified according to the Travel Set product page
✓A dermatologist quoted by InStyle confirms Rhode 'supports skin health, hydration, and barrier integrity' as claimed
CONS
✕A dermatologist cited by InStyle warns the Glazing Milk and Peptide Glazing Fluid's emollient-rich texture 'can feel too heavy for some acne-prone users, particularly those with oily skin or a tendency toward closed comedones'
✕One Instagram commenter reported the Glazing Milk 'BURNS' their skin, and the formula contains niacinamide, which Rhode's own FAQ flags as potentially sensitizing
✕NYT Wirecutter testers said online critics call the brand 'nothing special' and found the Peptide Lip Shape crayon underperforms for its roughly $24 price versus similar drugstore crayons
✕Reddit users in r/rhodeskin report the toner-fluid-cream combo leaves them 'oily by noon' if layered together during the day
✕Glazing Milk's ingredient list opens with water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, and coconut alkanes — an Instagram commenter flagged coconut alkanes as a pore-clogging concern for their skin
✕Pineapple Refresh cleanser contains real pineapple fruit extract, which Rhode's own FAQ says to avoid entirely if you have a pineapple allergy