The Rhode Skincare Essentials That Deserve a Spot on Your Shelf

Let’s be honest—Hailey Bieber has that skin. You know the kind: luminous, smooth, never flaky, never greasy, and always glowing like she just left a facial with someone who charges in the four-figure range. But she didn’t just gatekeep her secrets. She bottled them. Welcome to Rhode—the stripped-down, barrier-loving skincare brand that Hailey built out of her own skin struggles and obsession with clean, effective formulas.

According to Hailey herself, “Rhode is dedicated to making products based in science and great formulation… I hope these will become your go-to essentials that can live in your bathroom, be your favourite travel companion, improve your skin over time, and keep your skin happy and hydrated.”

And spoiler alert: they do.

We dove in and curated Fathom’s favourite rhode picks—the four heavy-hitters that are permanently parked on our desks, in our makeup bags, and yes, hoarded in our travel kits. If you’re just starting your rhode journey, consider this your map.

1. Glazing Milk – The Calm Before the Glow

You know when your skin is mad at you? Like, full-on throwing a tantrum because you dared to exist near pollution, skipped sunscreen, or looked at dairy the wrong way? Glazing Milk is the peace offering.

This nutrient-rich essence is the pre-game to the main event—it calms, hydrates, and gives your skin barrier a bear hug. And thanks to a trio of ceramides, beta-glucan (a moisture magnet), and a free-radical-fighting mineral blend (hi, magnesium, zinc, and copper), it works overtime to soothe irritation, reduce redness, and prep your skin to absorb everything else better.

The texture? Dreamy. Lightweight. Like water and silk had a baby. You’ll want to pour it all over your face, and honestly… you should.

Fathom tip: Keep one in your carry-on for mid-flight skin emergencies. It’s TSA-friendly and face-saver certified.

2. Peptide Glazing Fluid – Dew You, Always

This is the Hailey effect in a bottle. The Peptide Glazing Fluid is what started it all—a modern cult classic designed to make your skin look like you just got a facial and drank three litres of water. It’s not heavy, not sticky, and somehow makes you look like you’re glowing from the inside out. Witchcraft? Nope—just excellent formulation.

With niacinamide to even tone and texture, peptides to smooth and plump, hyaluronic acid to flood your skin with hydration, and marula oil to seal it all in, this serum is a one-way ticket to glazed skin. And it just got a packaging glow-up, so it’s smoother to pump and prettier to look at.

Fathom tip: Layer it after Glazing Milk and before SPF. You’ll want to take a selfie immediately. Don’t fight the urge.

3. Peptide Lip Tint – A Little Colour, A Lot of Care

We’re beauty editors—we’ve seen a lot of lip products. But this one? It’s different. Peptide Lip Tint hits that perfect sweet spot between a nourishing balm, a glossy finish, and a chic wash of colour. It’s like your lips, but elevated—hydrated, full, and a little flushed in the best way.

The formula skips the fluff (no fragrance, no fillers), and delivers major benefits with a lineup of shea butter, cupuaçu, babassu, and the brand's hero peptides to plump and nourish with every swipe.

Available in five buildable shades:

• Ribbon – a ballet slipper pink that’s very "clean girl"

• Toast – your everyday, goes-with-everything nude

• PBJ – berry-cute and fresh-faced

• Raspberry – bold-ish but not intimidating

• Espresso (our personal favourite) – for when you’re feeling like a mysterious baddie

Fathom tip: Dab a little on your cheeks as a cream blush. It works.

4. Peptide Lip Treatment – The OG Gloss Boss

If Lip Tint is the cool girl, Peptide Lip Treatment is the ride-or-die bestie. This is the clear, OG version that launched with rhode—and it’s still one of the best lip treatments we’ve tried. It’s glossy, but not sticky. Hydrating, but not heavy. Luxurious, but not precious. You’ll use this day and night, over lipstick or solo, and your lips will thank you. Our favourite flavour? Their sold out limited edition *sigh Strawberry Glaze Peptide Lip Treatment.

The ingredients mirror the tint version—shea butter, peptides, cupuaçu, babassu—all working together to replenish, smooth, and support your lip barrier (because yes, lips need barrier love, too).

Fathom tip: Use this overnight as a lip mask. You’ll wake up with lips that feel like they’ve been kissed by hydration angels.

So… Is Rhode Worth the Hype?

In a word: yes. But here’s why.

Rhode isn’t promising miracles or magic. It’s not pretending to fix everything overnight. What it is doing is delivering straightforward, skin-loving formulas that actually work—with a minimalist aesthetic that makes your shelf look cool while doing it.

It’s skincare that feels intentional, modern, and refreshingly no-BS. Whether you’re a total product junkie or someone who wants less decision fatigue in the morning, Rhode hits that sweet spot of being both aspirational and approachable.

It’s a short routine that goes a long way—and isn’t that the dream?