Bottom Line: Who Rhode’s Glazed Skin Routine Is Really For
Hailey Bieber’s Rhode skincare routine is a multi-step barrier-focused regimen built around peptides, niacinamide, and hydrating textures, designed to give skin a dewy, plump, “glazed” finish while supporting overall skin health and tolerance over time. After a month of following Hailey’s exact routine morning and night, my verdict is that Rhode delivers a convincingly glossy, glass-skin effect for dry, dull and mildly sensitive faces, but it is not a magic cure-all and some products are clearly stronger than others. If you love a minimal, glow-obsessed routine and want your skincare to double as a make-up base, the hype mostly matches the performance. If you prefer stripped-back formulations or ultra-matte results, you will find parts of this routine heavy or unnecessary, especially at full-line commitment level. Rhode now being available at major beauty retailers also makes trying individual pieces far more practical, without extra shipping pain.
Pros
- Visible glazed, dewy finish that layers well under make-up for many skin types.
- Barrier-supporting ingredients like peptides, niacinamide and shea butter across the range.
- Standout products (cleanser, mist, lip treatment) feel worth buying on their own.
Cons
- Some textures will be too rich or glossy for very oily skin types.
- Packaging and sensorial details (like barely-there scent or opaque bottles) can be mildly frustrating.
- You need the full routine for maximal glow, which may feel excessive for minimalists.
Cleanser, Serum, Glaze: The Core Glow Steps That Earn Their Hype
The Pineapple Refresh Cleanser was the product that surprised me most. Its balm-to-lather texture gives a low-foam cleanse that removes light make-up, gently exfoliates, and leaves skin clean but not tight, with a soft dewy finish. It quickly became my default morning and evening wash, and I’ll keep repurchasing. The Peptide Glazing Fluid serum is a close second: a luxe gel-like formula that sinks in fast, visibly plumps and boosts hydration using glycerin, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides. On my dry skin, it noticeably improved texture and glow over the month. The Glazing Milk then acts like the secret sauce of Hailey Bieber’s skincare routine: a milky essence that makes make-up sit better and gives the “juicy” glazed look fans chase. It works brilliantly as a base, mixed with foundation, or worn alone, though those with very oily skin may find the finish too glossy.
| Step | Texture & Feel | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Refresh Cleanser | Balm-to-lather, low foam, lightly exfoliating. | Most skin types, especially normal to dry seeking a clean but hydrated feel. |
| Peptide Glazing Fluid | Dewy gel serum, fast-absorbing, plumping. | Dry, dull or textured skin needing hydration and smoothness. |
| Glazing Milk | Milky essence, instant gloss and dew. | Normal to dry, glow-lovers; less ideal for very oily complexions. |
Barrier Cream, Lips and Mist: Where the Routine Shines—and Stumbles
Rhode’s ethos is skin health and barrier repair, inspired by Hailey’s own perioral dermatitis, with barrier-protecting ingredients as a constant in each product. The Barrier Restore Cream fits that brief: it feels like air on the skin but hydrates enough for both day and night, particularly if you use retinol or acids and need barrier support. On my dry, stressed skin, it delivered calm, comfortable moisture and a smoother look, though I sometimes wished for a richer night option and would pair it with thicker formulas. The Peptide Lip Treatment is a win: it wears like a gloss but behaves like a mask, solving dry, flaky lips and becoming a daily staple, especially in the salted caramel shade. Glazing Mist, added for extra dew, quickly became another favourite; I reach for it to refresh make-up and re-set that glazed effect. The only downside is that the brand’s glossy finishes can feel like too much if you prefer a subdued, satin complexion.
Rhode’s Momentum, New Launches and Real-World Value
Rhode has gained huge momentum in the beauty market, driven by Hailey Bieber’s glass-like skin, founder-led content and viral launches. The brand has expanded from core skincare into extras like a Caffeine Reset Mask, Peptide Lip Boost and pimple patches, all aimed at plump, healthy-looking, glazed skin. According to coverage of the brand’s recent launch, its summer complexion collection earned over 700,000 signups on the waitlist, the largest in Rhode history. That level of hype means expectations are high—and in my month-long Rhode skincare review, the core routine mostly lived up to them for glow seekers. Availability through major retailers has reduced the barrier to entry and you can even pick up travel sizes for flights and quick trials. Still, I wouldn’t say you need the entire Hailey Bieber skincare routine. Instead, treat Rhode as a menu: build a mini routine around the cleanser, serum or glaze products that match your skin type, and skip steps that don’t align with your texture or finish preferences.
Buy if / Skip if
- Buy the Rhode routine if you have dry, dull or stressed skin and want barrier-focused products that deliver a dewy, glazed finish.
- Skip the Rhode routine if you have very oily skin and dislike glossy textures that can feel heavy or shiny through the day.
- Buy the Rhode routine if you already follow Hailey Bieber skincare routine videos and want products that visibly plump and make make-up apply more smoothly.
- Skip the Rhode routine if you prefer ultra-minimal ingredients lists and a matte, non-reflective complexion over glow or radiance.
- Buy the Rhode routine if you’re curious about celebrity skincare tested in real life and are happy to invest in a few standout Rhode products worth buying, not necessarily the whole line.
