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Phlur Fragrance Review

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Fragrance is part of my everyday routine just as my makeup and skincare is for me. I don’t have the largest fragrance collection but I definitely love having a variety of scents to choose from. And honestly, a good (or bad) scent can really impact my day. Spraying a scent I really love is like having mini dopamine hits all day long every time I smell it. LOL Scent can also really create an aura around you and leave an impression on people once you leave. Have you ever smelled something and instantly thought of someone in your life who wears that fragrance? Or when you smell a distinct scent, it can instantly transport you back to a time where you encountered that smell. Scent can be so powerful for this and can create deep long lasting memories surrounding it. I usually rotate between a handful of scents that I have and reach for daily. Phlur has been a brand that I have tried numerous times over the years and have fallen in love with many of their scents. Their scents all seem very accessible to me because they use popular notes in combinations that appeal to so many. If you have never tried any scents from Phlur, I am going to share an honest review of some of my favorites as well as a description of their other scents to help you decide which one may be best for you and whether or not they are worth it.

Phlur Fragrance Review

Before sharing my thoughts on all the Phlur fragrances I have tried, I thought I would share a bit more about the brand. Phlur is a relatively new brand that has steadily gained popularity since 2021 when influencer Chriselle Lim became affiliated with the brand. She is now the owner and creative director of Phlur. Their mission is to be a fragrance brand that prioritizes ingredients and sustainability. They use both natural and synthetic ingredients to create scents that are modern and intentional. Choosing packaging that is both functional and beautiful while consistently working towards reducing their impact on the planet. I love how simple and unencumbered their packaging looks an feels while still looking chic and elevated.

If I’m being honest, some fragrance brands and fragrances can feel intimidating. From overly elaborate packaging, to scents that are extremely niche and price points that are prohibitive to many. I do support the availability of these types of fragrance so that everyone can choose what best suits their needs or wants. Some people want something that truly feels elusive, exclusive and rare while others want something more mainstream and accessible. I fall a bit in between but lean a bit more towards the mainstream and accessible end. I love traditional fragrance notes and am often not a fan of scents that are too obscure or unique. I think that is why I have gravitated towards Phlur fragrance so much. They feel elevated yet attainable. I may not love every scent from Phlur but not a single one has ever turned me off. Here are my thoughts on the ones I currently own and a quick description of the other scents available from the brand.

Best Phlur Fragrances

Missing Person

This was the first scent I tried from the brand and it’s still one that I love. I’ve seen some describe it almost as a non-fragrance fragrance because it is so delicate and light. On the Phlur site, it says “if nude was a perfume, this is it” and honestly that is the perfect description! Top notes are skin musk, bergamot nectar and sheer jasmine. Middle notes are fresh cyclamen, neroli blossom and orange flower. Base notes are sandalwood australia oil, blonde wood and white musk.

Strawberry Letter

Strawberry Letter has been ALL over my social media feeds for the past few months and the hype definitely influenced me to try it. And I can totally understand why it’s a favorite for so many. This is a sexy fruity gourmand scent – if fruit and gourmand can even be sexy. LOL But in this case, THEY ARE! Top notes are cassis leaves, strawberry gariguette and plum nectar. Middle notes are wild lily, red poppy and apple blossom. Base notes are earthy woods, tonka bean and sugared amber.

Father Figure

Honestly, this isn’t a Phlur fragrance that I hear many people speaking about but more should be! This was an instant love as soon as I smelled it. It’s a green scent that smells a bit more unisex to me. It’s not overly masculine but not overly floral or fruity. I absolutely LOVE it! Top notes are waterlily, lush fig and cassis buds. Middle notes are orris root, iris flower and jasmine dew. Base notes are skin musk, vanilla madagascar, patchouli leaf and sandalwood.

Vanilla Skin

I already had the Vanilla Skin body mist which I really loved so I wanted to try the Vanilla Skin eau de parfum to compare. After testing both, I actually prefer the body mist to the EDP. The body mist is a tad less intense for me and more pleasant to wear. This is described as a gourmand scent but the EDP feels spicier to me and too musky for my taste. If you like a gourmand scent that isn’t too sweet and does have a bit more musk, than the Vanilla Skin EDP could be a great option for you. Top notes are pink pepper, pink apple and sugar crystals. Middle notes are lily, jasmine petals and cashmere wood. Base notes are benzoin, vanilla, sandalwood and agarwood.

Mood Ring

It was the name and the bright green bottle with this fragrance that appealed to me if I’m being honest. LOL I love the name Mood Ring because it brings me back to my childhood. Ha! This is a fruity floral that was nice but felt a bit too sweet for my taste – almost candy-like. Top notes are pitaya pulp, sweet orange and fruit gummies. Middle notes are orange flower, jasmine sambac and marigold bloom. Base notes are patchouli prisma, glazed musks and sheer amber.

In addition to these EDPs, there are a few others I have not yet tried but definitely want to. Golden Rule is a warm energetic floral. Soft Spot is a soft citrus and water scent. Somebody Wood is a cozy, warm and spicy scent. Solar Power is a floral musk. Tangerine Boy is bold, bright citrus scent. Lost Cause is a fresh woody floral. I have tried Apricot Privee which is a deep musky fruity scent that I did enjoy but didn’t end up repurchasing. And the last scent from the EDP collection is Not Your Baby which I have tried and liked but it wasn’t a must have for me. It’s a spicy floral.

In addition to the EDP options from Phlur, there are body mists in a variety of different scents. These body mists are much lighter in terms of longevity and intensity but still a great option to layer with or if you want something not as vibrant or intense as an EDP. Here’s a quick look at the body mist scents and their notes.

Vanilla Skin

I have this and absolutely love it more than the EDP. It’s a light vanilla gourmand that is incredibly wearable. Same notes as the Vanilla Skin EDP but for me it oddly smells very different. Top notes are pink pepper, pink apple and sugar crystals. Middle notes are lily, jasmine petals and cashmere wood. Base notes are benzoin, vanilla, sandalwood and agarwood.

Heavy Cream

This was hugely popular as soon as it launched and is one that I definitely want to try. It’s a decadent sweet milky scent. Top notes are lemon sugar, marshmallow and orange. Middle notes are jasmine blossom, coconut cream and vegan ambrettolide. Base notes are vanilla mousse, salted caramel and whipped cream.

Caramel Skin

As a lover of sweet scents, this one definitely intrigues me! Top notes are bergamot and caramel. Middle notes are warm milk, vanilla bean and caramel cream. Base notes are brown sugar, sandalwood and musk.

Coconut Skin

I’m also a huge fan of coconut so this one is also on my list to try! Top notes are palm leaf, caramel gelato and coconut. Middle notes are frangipani, tiare blossom and jasmine absolute sambac. Base notes are liquid sandalwood and salted amber.

Moonstone

I finished a bottle of this and while it was nice, it’s not a repurchase for me. Top notes are green apple, pineapple and black currant. Middle notes are lemon zest, mandarin orange, jasmine and geranium. Base notes are sandalwood, vanilla and amber.

Dragon Fruit

A tropical fruit body mist that sounds like it would be perfect for the warmer months. Top notes are pineapple, dragon fruit and watermelon. Middle notes are plum blossom, lotus flower and peony. Base notes are sugared amber, vanilla bean and sandalwood.

Amber Haze

I feel like this scent would be a great one to layer with! Top notes are saffron. Middle notes are jasmine absolute. Base notes are amber, vanilla, musk and oakmoss.

Mango Mood

I finished a bottle of this and enjoyed it but not enough to repurchase. Top notes are black currant, pink pepper and mango. Middle notes are wild orris, black lotus and jasmine sambac absolute. Base notes are patchouli, vanilla elixir and brown sugar.

Is Phlur Long Lasting and Worth It?

I have tried enough Phlur fragrances to confirm that I definitely think the brand is worth trying. There are a wide range of scents to choose from so there is definitely something for everyone. If you don’t want to commit to a full size yet, there are travel sizes available. If you are looking for longevity in your fragrance, definitely go with the EDP over the body mist. In terms of the longevity between the various EDP scents, I’ve found that Strawberry Letter and Father Figure last the longest on me. Missing Person is one of my favorites but it has the least staying power. Mood Ring and Vanilla Skin are long wearing but they still seemed to dissipate around the midday mark (5+ hours). I’m fine with this because I like my fragrances to slightly fade as the day goes on rather than staying as potent as when I first spray them.

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Rhode Skin Review

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Rhode Skin ReviewI am not one to fall victim to a celebrity beauty brand hype (though I love testing products LOL), but the buzz around Rhode Skin by Hailey Bieber has been endless. And most of the reviews I have seen and feedback I have received from my readers have all been positive. Soooooo I had to order some things to see for myself what the buzz is all about. The brand is still relatively new to the market and is owned by Hailey Bieber (yes Justin Bieber’s wife). To be honest, I don’t follow her on social media nor know anything about her so I couldn’t really understand her connection to a beauty/skincare line.

But that being said, I only care about how the products perform so I initially ordered a few products from the line to test and review. Some things were a miss but for the most part, I have loved everything I’ve tried from the line! The formulations are fantastic and I have already repurchased the Glazing Milk multiple times. Here are my thoughts on all the Rhode products that I have tried and tested.

Rhode Skin Review

Rhode Skin Peptide Lip Treatment

Rhode Skin Peptide Lip TreatmentRhode Skin Peptide Lip Treatment reviewStarting first with the uber popular and viral Rhode Skin Peptide Lip Treatment – this was the first product I ordered to try. There are a ton of different scents to choose from and I decided to go with the Salted Caramel flavor/scent. It’s absolutely delicious though there is no taste which I actually prefer. Technically they do not contain any added fragrance so they are considered fragrance free. There is also an unscented version if that is more your preference.

Texture

It’s not thick but not thin either. It’s a nice medium weight texture that feels like a mix between a lip balm and lip oil. In addition, it’s creamy and comfortable yet slightly sticky but not enough to annoy me or discourage me from purchasing again.

Finish

The main selling point of this Rhode peptide lip treatment is how incredibly glossy and glass-like it makes the lips look. The pictures don’t even do it justice in terms of showing the glaze-like finish. It’s gorgeous and blurs the lip lines immediately. It makes my lips look full, glossy and gorgeous.

Longevity

Compared to some other lip treatments, I find this to be quite long wearing. I don’t need to reapply as often and the slightly sticky texture really allows it to adhere to the lips and last a long time.

Effectiveness

My lips feel incredibly nourished and moisturized when using this and rivals some of my favorite lip treatments. The difference with this is that it makes my lips look better than most of my other lip balms. It looks gorgeous worn alone on bare lips but also layered over my favorite lip liner or lip color for a boost of shine. For a super intensive overnight treatment, I wouldn’t choose this and find it’s better worn during the day to keep my lips soft. I will also use it as a touch up throughout the day whenever my lips feel dry.

Rhode Skin Peptide Lip Tints

Rhode Skin Lip TintsPeptide Lip Tint applicatorPeptide Lip Tints swatches on lipsAfter falling in love with the Peptide Lip Treatment, I had to order the tinted versions called the Peptide Lip Tints to see how they compared. It’s a sheer but slightly buildable lip color that helps to nourish and hydrate the lips. There are 4 shades in the collection:

My favorite color out of the bunch if definitely Ribbon and it is the most perfect milky nude pink. I love the finish, the color and definitely plan to repurchase. Toast is my second favorite shade and skews a bit more neutral brown on the lips yet still looks beautiful for everyday. Raspberry Jelly and Espresso are a bit darker than what I usually wear but I like that they can be sheered out to just a lip stain on the lips. The formula is nearly identical to the Peptide Lip Treatment and makes the lips look glossy and glass-like. They are so comfortable and easy to wear throughout the day and last longer than I anticipated. Usually I don’t have to reapply until around hour 3 or 4 (which I think is pretty decent for a lip balm).

Related: Moisturizing Lipsticks I Love

Rhode Skin Glazing Milk

Rhode Skin Glazing MilkRhode Skin Glazing Milk reviewGlazing Milk consistencyIf there is one thing I take seriously when it comes to beauty is my skincare. I love great packaging and am intrigued by hype, but ultimately I need my skincare to WORK. I’m in my mid 40’s so I want products that are effective and deliver results that I can see and feel. I truly had no idea what to expect from the Rhode Skin Glazing Milk but I had heard great things about it so I ordered one to test and share my honest review. It’s a lightweight milky essence designed to prep the skin for product absorption, boost barrier function and provide instant hydration. And I can say after using it for nearly a year, it does all of these things and I absolutely LOVE IT! Next on my list to try is the Rhode Barrier Restore Cream and the Rhode Barrier Butter.

Ingredients

The Glazing Milk contains mix of ceramides, a magnesium + zinc + copper blend and beta-glucan to help soften and moisturize the skin. It also helps to reduce redness over time.

Designed for all skin types

This is a product that would be great for all skin types and any age which is why I love it so much. It’s an easy product to fit into any skincare routine.

Price Point

At $29, it’s quite affordable though I am going through it quickly because I use it morning and night. I would love if they made a larger size eventually which I would order immediately.

Results

The results are slight but I love how plump, hydrated and glowy it makes my skin look. It provides a great boost of moisture for my skin and it does help any products I apply after absorb better.

How To Use the Rhode Skin Glazing Milk?

I played around with the Glazing Milk for a bit to find out how best to use it and I actually enjoy using it a variety of different ways.

Pour into hands and pat into face

I don’t use a cotton pad for this rather I like to pour a quarter sized amount into my hands and then pat it into my skin and neck.

Use after cleansing and toning

Typically I will use it after I have cleansed and toned but before I apply any serums/moisturizers. I have actually been layering it with another essence in my routine but also enjoy it used alone as my only essence.

Apply morning and night

I like to apply the Glazing Milk both morning and night because it gives my skin that added bit of moisture and helps keep my skin calm and less red.

Layer before makeup

Another way I have been using it is applying a thin layer right before I apply my foundation. Because it’s so glowy and hydrating, it preps my skin SO NICELY and my makeup applies flawlessly.

Layer in between serums and moisturizers

A third way I have used the Glazing Milk is applying it after my serums but before my moisturizers if I feel my skin needs a bit more moisture. I don’t find that it pills so applying it twice in my routine is fine. Usually I only apply it once in my routine, but depending on what my skin needs, I find the Glazing Milk to be so versatile!

Is Rhode Glazing Milk Good For Oily Skin?

The Rhode Glazing Milk is rich in ceramides which are important in helping strengthen and support the skin barrier. That being said, the texture is quite rich and gives a “glazed donut” like finish to the skin so those with oily skin may not enjoy this product as much as those with dry skin types. It can also be mixed in with foundations or skin tints to sheer out the formula which is a way to get the benefits of the Glazing Milk in a less direct way for those with oily or combination skin types.

On the Rhode site, it states that it is suitable for all skin types so it most likely will come down to a preference over the finish and texture of it on your skin. If you want something that will help to hydrate but has is more lightweight in texture, try the Rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid. Packed with peptides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, this will help to plump and hydrate the skin daily.

Rhode Skin Pineapple Refresh Cleanser

Rhode Skin Pineapple Refresh Cleanser

I ordered the Rhode Pineapple Refresh Cleanser a few months after it launched. I love testing cleansers and the hype around this when it launched really sucked me in. LOL So far all of the products I have tried from Rhode have been amazing and I have already repurchased the Glazing Milk. However, the Pineapple Refresh Cleanser fell short for me and was not a hit. It is designed to be an everyday gel cleanser that can be used in the morning to refresh the skin and the evening to remove makeup.

Texture

It’s a nice gel texture that does get a tad foamy when you add water.

Efficacy

It did not remove my makeup as well as my cleansing balms so I didn’t use it for that. I tried it as a second cleanse and while it was fine, it left my skin feeling a bit tight and truly wasn’t anything special.

Scent

The name made me think it would have a lovely pineapple fragrance, but it has hardly any scent.

Price Point

It’s a mid range price at $28 but honestly I have other cleansers that are less expensive and work better for me.

Ingredients

It contains green tea extract to help calm, pineapple enzymes to give a gentle exfoliation and polyglutamic acid to plump the skin.

Is Rhode Good for Acne-Prone Skin?

On the Rhode website they do state that their line is suitable for all skin types but it’s best to do a patch test on your skin before you apply it all over.

Rhode Pocket Blush

Rhode Pocket BlushThe Rhode Pocket Blush is a cream blush formula designed to give a diffused wash of color with a satin finish. They are portable so you can take them with you and touch up on the go if you want. They are a lightweight formula that melts into the skin easily without leaving a tacky or greasy feel. The three shades I purchased were Piggy, Freckle and Juicebox. I didn’t see one negative review of these and was really excited to try them. While I did LOVE the formula and colors, I had a bit of a learning curve when figuring out how best to apply them which I will share in this review.

Packaging

Meh. The packaging is ok but nothing special. It’s designed to be a portable product so they are quite small but the packaging is bulky in my opinion compared to the actual size of the product. Obviously this isn’t something that stopped me from purchasing, but I don’t think the packaging is anything special.

Price Point

Most Rhode skin products are priced well – falling in the mid range category. Not too luxe but a step above drugstore pricing. These blushes are $24 for .18 0z. They are richly pigmented so I definitely think they could last awhile even with such little product in the tube.

Pigment

These blushes are richly pigmented and easily blend into the skin. For me personally, I find it best to apply them with a brush instead of swiping them directly onto my skin. I can control the intensity this way and they blend easier for me. My skin is more normal to dry so I think that could account for the fact that swiping it directly onto my skin made it harder to blend.

Longevity

Even though these are very creamy and emollient, they do in fact last nearly all day.

Shade Range

There is a range of neutral shades and bright shades in the line though I have seen some reviews of them on dark skin and they do not show up that well. While they are pigmented, when swatched on deep skin tones they often disappear or look ashy. I thought I would mention this because the richness of the colors can seem deceiving and while I do love them, I think the brand could work on the formula a bit more to ensure they are accessible to all skin tones.

Finish

They initially seem very creamy and hydrating which led me to believe they would look more dewy on the skin, but the dry down is closer to a satin skin-like finish.

Where to Buy Rhode Skincare?

Is Rhode Skin Sold in Stores?

Rhode skincare is currently only available online at the Rhode skincare site. There are rumors that Rhode skin will be carried in Sephora stores later this year and most likely on the Sephora site too, but has not officially been confirmed. Hopefully it will be soon!

Have you tried Rhode skincare? If so, what are your thoughts?

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