I Spent Over a Month Testing Every Rhode Product—These 6 Are the Best

For the last month and a half, I’ve been keeping this mist on my desk as a way to combat the tight, dry feeling that I get mid-afternoon on days when I’ve decided to forego wearing complexion makeup. I’ve told just about everyone who’ll listen at this point that, while my T-zone is normally quite oily, my skin has been uncharacteristically dry this past winter, but a few spritzes of this ceramide-heavy mist, as I've learned, is enough to make me feel refreshed and hydrated. It’s a skincare product, but you can also spray it over your complexion makeup if you want to give yourself a dewy glow.

To me, a good cleanser is one that lathers well and doesn’t just feel like I’m rubbing wet cream all over my face. This cleanser has a thick, jelly texture that does just that when it comes in contact with water, making it strong enough to remove complexion makeup (like a skin tint—you’ll probably need something a little more heavy duty if you’re removing full-coverage foundation), excess oil, and sunscreen in just one go. Pineapple acts as a natural exfoliant while hyaluronic and polyglutamic acids both draw moisture back into the skin so that you won’t feel dry after cleansing.

Most of the skincare products in the rhode lineup put a lot of emphasis on barrier maintenance and repair, and this is one of them. With words like “balm” and “butter” in the name, you’d expect it to be a rich cream with a super-thick texture—it isn’t (it’s soft and easily spreadable), but it still moisturizes fairly well thanks to the inclusion of gentle ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid. I prefer to use it at night after I’ve showered and washed my face, but it’s a cream that can be used any time of day and even on areas below the face and neck.

I have a bias towards cream blushes because I find them much easier to apply and control than powder formulas, but that’s not the main reason why I’m a fan of this blush in particular. It comes in a variety of shades (from soft pink to toasted bronze) that look flattering on most skin tones and it has a buttery, non-tacky texture that easily glides onto the skin. Add a few swipes of this on top of your complexion makeup if you want to add a little more color or dimension to your face, though you can also use it when your face is bare and you want to give your cheeks (and lips) and natural flush.

This is another product you can use to add a subtle amount of color to your lips without being too dramatic. The shade lineup is filled with nude, flesh-toned colors that are meant to enhance your lip shape while also giving your lips a blurred effect. It glides on pretty smoothly and is easy to apply without smudging.