
About this product
A lightweight hydrating essence containing ceramides and glycerin, intended for use as an early step in skincare routines to hydrate skin and prepare it for subsequent products including makeup.
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Water (Aqua) (Eau), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Mono/Dioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Beta-Glucan, Copper Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Phosphatidylglycerol, Phytosphingosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid
Guru Score
Mixed
16 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
This hydrating essence earns praise for its thick, non-runny texture that spreads smoothly and leaves a dewy glow, making it exceptional under makeup. Gurus particularly love using it as a post-cleanse step, especially for dry skin. However, there's a key caveat: applying it over sunscreen may reduce the sunscreen's protection, so it's best used early in a routine. A few prefer formulas that also contain active ingredients to address specific concerns.
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A lightweight hydrating essence containing ceramides and glycerin, intended for use as an early step in skincare routines to hydrate skin and prepare it for subsequent products including makeup.
The gurus are split. 10 of the 16 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 2 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 71%.
Rhode Glazing Milk Ceramide Facial Essence holds a Guru Score of 71%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 16 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
Rhode Glazing Milk Ceramide Facial Essence is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
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