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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. There are only a handful of skus and most of them are lip treatments and a few skincare products. The brand is only a year or two old 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 ordered a handful of items from Rhode Skin and thought I would give my honest review on each of them.

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. There is an unscented version as well if that is more your preference. Let’s talk through my thoughts on the formula.

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 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 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).

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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 testing it for over a month, it does all of these things and I absolutely LOVE IT! Ha!

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!

Rhode Skin Pineapple Refresh Cleanser

Rhode Skin Pineapple Refresh Cleanser

I ordered the Rhode Skin Pineapple Refresh Cleanser which is the newest launch from the line. 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 recently 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 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.

Overall this was not a hit for me and there are gel cleansers that I love much more and really work for my skin.

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

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Medik8 Skincare Review

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Medik8 Skincare ReviewI’m a die hard skincare lover but surprisingly had never tried anything from the cult classic brand, Medik8. It has been recommended to me by my readers for yearsssss and I’ve seen so many great reviews on their products. I have been testing four of their top sellers for the past 4-5 months and thought I would do a comprehensive review on my experience with all of them. I do plan on testing more products from Medik8 so any that I do, I will add them to this post so all the reviews for the brand are in one place.

Medik8 Skincare Review

Some quick background information on the Medik8 brand and what made me want to try them. The brand focuses strongly on core ingredients such as vitamin A (often known as retinol) and vitamin c and offers progressive strengths for customers to have options for meeting their skincare goals. Though they offer a ton of products to meet a variety of skincare needs, their main philosophy is to encourage people to keep their routine simple with effective products. Much of their line focuses on targeting popular skin concerns such as uneven skin tone, rough texture, wrinkles, fine lines and dark spots. Many of the products have different strengths and concentrations for those want options in achieving their best skin. There is also a ton of great information on their site on how to build a routine and layer products to produce the results you are looking for.

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 review

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3

This was the product that was most recommended to me to try from Medik8. Their crystal retinal formula uses retinaldehyde which works faster than traditional (over the counter) retinol. There are various strengths depending on what your skin can tolerate and you can work up to the stronger levels over time or stick with what works for you. If you really want to target anti-aging concerns such as wrinkles, uneven skin tone and firmness, retinol products are a must have for your skincare routine. I started with using this once a week and worked my way up to every other night.

It takes at least 4 weeks to begin to see results but I could really notice a difference in the overall apperance of my skin. It looked more even, firmer and glowy. Often with strong retinol products, there could be some purging at first which I did experience. I broke out sporadically in the first month but after those initial 4 weeks, my skin began to clear up. A few tips when using the crystal retinal formula:

  • Apply a pea sized amount for the entire face (less is more)
  • Do not apply to damp skin.
  • I apply it after I cleanse and tone but before any serums or moisturizers. If you find that it makes your skin too dry or irritated, apply a hydrating serum first before the crystal retinal to act as a barrier for your skin. Once your skin gets used to the crystal retinal, you can go back to applying it without any barrier.
  • Always wear sunscreen during the day.
  • Moisturize well after. I usually apply the Liquid Peptides after and finish with the Advanced Night Ceramide cream.

Medik8 C-Tetra

I use a vitamin c serum every single morning in my skincare routine. While this is described as a serum, it actually feels more like a lightweight oil. I love the silky texture but only need a 1-3 drops to cover my entire face. If I use much more than that, I do notice that my skin will get oily throughout the day. However, the silky oil-like formula is wonderful for my normal to dry skin and it makes my skin look so fresh and bright. It contains a stabilized form of vitamin c so it’s great for all skin types but especially those that have a sensitivity to vitamin c. And the addition of vitamin E in this formula really helps to nourish the skin.

If you are comfortable regularly using vitamin c and don’t have any sensitivity to it, they do much a C-Tetra Luxe serum with twice more vitamin c. Once I finish this, I definitely want to try the Luxe serum next!

Medik8 Advanced Night Ceramide review

Medik8 Liquid Peptides

If there is one thing that I never leave out of my morning or evening skincare routine, it is a hydrating serum. Many hydrating serums focus on simply providing moisture, but the Medik8 Liquid Peptides hydrates the skin as well as visibly plump. From the first time I used this serum, I could instantly notice a difference! My skin immediately looked firmer, more supple and fine lines were noticeably smoothed. After 4 weeks of using it every day, my skin looks so plump and actually feels thicker (not sure if it is but it feels that way LOL). If this is your first time trying the Medik8 line, this serum is a must have! It would easily work into any skincare routine and really targets fine lines and wrinkles better than most of my other hydrating serums. A definite repurchase for me.

Medik8 Advanced Night Ceramide

This night cream is like a gorgeous fluffy pillow for your skin. LOL It is incredibly rich and nourishing so you only need a small amount but it manages to absorb nicely and leaves my skin feeling soft and satiny. It contains skin-replenishing lipids so it does an amazing job at repair and strengthening the skin barrier. It is recommended to use after retinol products because of how well it nourishes the skin and will replenish your skin barrier overnight. I have been using it any night that I am using a strong active (retinol, AHAs, etc) and love how it makes my skin feel and look. The next morning my face looks firm, supple and well balanced which always ends up giving me a natural glow. This will also definitely be a repurchase for me.

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