What to buy from Hailey Bieber’s rhode, including the brand’s first cleanser

This is the first cleanser launch from rhode, and we were excited to try it. After getting our hands on a pre-launch sample, we were happy to discover it didn’t disappoint. Formulated with polyglutamic acid for hydration; green tea extract for its anti-inflammatory properties; and pineapple enzyme for gentle exfoliation, this is a balm-to-lather cleanser.

We also really loved the gel-like, golden texture and found that it emulsifies really well with just a drop of water, so it always gave us a really satisfying cleanse and it meant we were really able to massage it into the skin thoroughly.

We found that it effortlessly broke down our longwear foundation, and it worked well as a second cleanse as part of our evening routine, too. We liked the blend of ingredients, and the pineapple enzyme works well as a gentle exfoliator. The only slight downside is it left our skin feeling a little bit tight after cleansing, but that could be down to the arctic weather conditions we’ve been having lately, rather than as a direct result of using this cleanser.

The pineapple refresh cleanser will be available to buy from 25 January, but you can sign up to join the waiting list now.

This is the product we were most keen to try. It’s dubbed as Bieber’s signature dewy glow in a bottle, and those few words alone were enough to convince us. The serum itself is incredibly lightweight, absorbs into the skin really well, and it initially feels cooling on application.

It has an impressive list of ingredients, including niacinamide to nourish and brighten skin; peptides to plump; hyaluronic acid to lock in hydration, and marula oil to support the skin’s barrier. It brightened instantly and felt hydrating. While the promised dewy finish was subtle, it did provide a ‘lit from within’ glow that perked up our otherwise dull-looking skin.

We found the formula played well with other products: it was applied underneath sunscreen and on top of an antioxidant serum, and it didn’t pill. The one small downside is the packaging of this product feels a little bit cheap, and the lid was hard to get off at times, but that’s something we can definitely overlook.

We were impressed by rhode’s focus on the skin’s barrier, and use of nourishing ingredients – all the products are incredibly gentle but well formulated. The barrier restore cream was something we weren’t fussed about initially but, having used it on our dry skin – which had some peeling around the chin and mouth, thanks to a prescription retinoid – we changed our mind.

The cream isn’t heavy or greasy like some barrier repair products can be. Instead, it’s rich but lightweight. It combines shea butter and squalane with peptides, acai and niacinamide to nourish and repair skin. It’s fragrance-free too, so it won’t cause further irritation, and it feels comforting and cooling to use.

We also tried it under make-up, and it worked well – it didn’t pill and it helped keep skin hydrated through the day, with no dry patches appearing. This one is staying in our daily routine – we just wish it was available in a bigger size.

A lip balm is just a lip balm, right? Not where Hailey Bieber is concerned – this is a product that’s also got people incredibly excited. Plumping, hydrating and restorative but not in the slightest bit sticky, it leaves lips looking glossy and feeling nourished. It works to treat dryness and locks in moisture, thanks to a blend of shea butter, peptides, cupuaçu and babassu. It sits nicely on top of lipstick and/or lipliner but it’s also great to use on its own.

We love each of the three scents available, too. Salted caramel is as decadent and as sweet as you’d expect, while the watermelon variety doesn’t smell artificial – it smells like summer – and the unscented option has a tiny hint of sweetness.