Hailey Bieber's highly anticipated Rhode skincare landed in the UK last month with its promise of glass-like “glazed donut skin”. Tomorrow the Rhode Glazing Milk joins the swoon-worthy lineup of the Peptide Glazing Fluid, Skin Barrier Restore Cream and three flavours of Peptide Lip Treatment.
The first step in your skincare routine, the Glazing Milk is designed to be applied morning and night to freshly cleansed skin.
Prior to the launch, Hailey was seen teasing it on her Instagram Stories for weeks. Seeing the star frollicking on a yacht, slathering a mystery product onto her skin while wearing a ‘Got milk?’ t-shirt, certainly peaked our interest. Seeing the next-level glow it imparts, when the camera panned close turned that interest into lust.
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But does the new arrival live up to the hype? We put the Rhode Glazing Milk through its paces.
Rhode Glazing Milk Review: At A Glance
- GLAMOUR star rating: 9/10
- Pros/Reasons to buy: Affordable, dewy finish, boosts the effectiveness of your serum, fragrance-free, suitable for sensitive skin and can be worn alone
- Cons/Reasons to avoid: Not suitable for spot-prone skin
- Price: £29
- Our verdict: A worthy addition to your skincare routine, it creates a hydrated, slightly damp base for your serum, which, in turn, encourages the ingredients to deep dive into the skin.
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Meet The Reviewer
As GLAMOUR UK's Acting Associate Beauty Director, it's my job to test products in every beauty category. But hard-working skincare, without unnecessary synthetic fragrances, is the altar I worship at. My skin type is typically combination with an oily T-zone and dry cheeks so it craves hydration but not a greasy finish. I was genuinely impressed with the plumping and hydrating action of the first Rhode drops so was automatically curious about how a milky essence would perform.
Rhode Glazing Milk Deep Dive
Even if you gave the Glazing Milk to me in an unmarked bottle, I'd know straight away that it was part of the Rhode franchise. It carries all the same hallmarks of the other products in the range.
First and foremost is the finish. Unlike other essences that I have tried, which sit somewhere between an oil and a toner, this is, as the moniker implies, a lightweight milk. Much like the Peptide Glazing Fluid, it's the closest thing to bathing your face in actual dew.
Other signatures also apply. Like the rest of the range, the formula is vegan, gluten free, cruelty free and housed in minimalist matte grey packaging – this time an easy-to-access screw top bottle.
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And again the focus is on keeping your skin barrier happy with an effective roster of dermatologist-approved ingredients. Glycerin, hyaluronic acid and ceramides all take centre stage in the Glazing Milk to replenish and lock in hydration. There's also beta glucan to attract water to the skin's top layer, as well as anti-inflammatory zinc and copper.
GLAMOUR Verdict
When I interviewed Hailey on the eve of Rhode's UK launch, I described the Peptide Glazing Fluid as my ride-or-die that “pulls off such a brilliant vanishing act on dullness, I want to be buried with a tube so I can use it in the afterlife.”
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But the Glazing Milk may just have stolen its crown.
I predict this will become the most addictive step in your skincare routine. The milky texture feels deliciously cooling on the skin (I also recommend popping it in the fridge to maximise the effect). Not to mention, the slightly damp finish is the ideal base for any serum you choose to apply over top, helping to drive the actives deeper into your skin.
The Glazing Milk has a thicker consistency than most essences — it's more like a watery serum and the type of product I'd wear on its own under my facial sunscreen in the summer. The only downside is that it takes longer to absorb than a traditional essence so it may be a step to skip on mornings when you're time poor.
For this reason, I recommend gently pressing a generous amount into your skin – and then making a coffee or shaving your legs before moving to the next step of your routine.
Overall, though, I'm just obsessed with how juicy my skin looks - any dehydration lines are magically plumped from the inside out and my skin never strays from looking dewy all day.
Best of all is the under £30 price point, which means you're not scared to go in with a satisfyingly generous slathering each and every time.
For more from Fiona Embleton, GLAMOUR's Acting Associate Beauty Director, follow her on @fiembleton.
