rhode Peptide Lip Treatment is a glossy lip treatment in a 10 ml tube that pairs palmitoyl tripeptide-1 with shea, babassu and cupuaçu butters and vitamin E, sold unscented or in flavors such as Salted Caramel and Watermelon Slice. rhode says it locks in moisture, smooths lip lines and visibly plumps lips over time, and the line now ships in an improved formula. Reddit users describe extra-smooth lips, especially overnight. At $20 for 10 ml it is pricey, and one commenter prefers a cheaper balm with a similar texture.

Best for

A glossy lip treatment worn alone or over lip color
Overnight softening for dry lips
Fragrance-sensitive users who stick to the unscented version

What we love

Glossy, thick glaze that works as a lip gloss and an overnight treatment
Unscented version is fragrance-free, vegan and dermatologist-tested
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 plus shea, babassu and cupuaçu butters
Several flavors alongside the unscented original

Worth knowing

$20 for 10 ml is expensive per milliliter
Flavored versions are not fragrance-free
Reviews from before rhode's improved formula may not reflect the current version

How it scored

The breakdown.

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7.5Good

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Results30%7.6
Reddit users report softer, extra-smooth lips, especially as an overnight treatment, while the plumping and line-smoothing benefits rest on rhode's own description.
Formula & ingredients20%7.4
An emollient base with shea, babassu and cupuaçu butters, vitamin E and a single peptide; the unscented version is fragrance-free and vegan, but the peptide level is undisclosed.
Texture & experience15%8.4
rhode describes a thick glaze that glides on smoothly with a high-shine finish, and Reddit fans wear it both during the day and overnight.
Value20%6.6
$20 for 10 ml costs more per milliliter than drugstore lip treatments, and one Reddit user prefers a similar-textured balm they say is far cheaper.
Community love15%8.0
A viral celebrity-brand staple with years of creator reviews and repeat fans on Reddit, though some beauty commenters see the phone-case craze around rhode's lip products as a gimmick.

Beauty profile

Inside the bottle.

Texture

Thick glaze that glides on smoothly, per rhode, with a glossy, high-shine finish

Format

Lip balm

Fragrance

Fragrance-free

Size

0.3 fl oz / 10 ml

Key ingredients

Ingredient encyclopedia →

What’s in it: Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 with shea butter, organic babassu oil and cupuaçu seed butter, vitamin E (tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate) and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate; no percentages disclosed. INCI shown is the unscented version.

How to use

Glaze lips day or night and reapply whenever lips need glossy hydration.

Free from (brand-stated)

fragrance
gluten

Claims & certifications

Vegan
Cruelty-free (brand-stated)
Dermatologist-tested
Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list (INCI)27 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene,
Diisostearyl Malate,
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter,
Polybutene,
Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina) (Cire Microcristalline),
Synthetic Beeswax,
Synthetic Wax,
Octyldodecanol,
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin),
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate,
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate,
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate,
Triethyl Citrate,
Tocopherol,
Tocopheryl Acetate,
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate,
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1,
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil*,
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter,
Lactic Acid,
Tribehenin,
Stevioside,
Ethylhexyl Palmitate,
Sorbitan Isostearate,
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite,
Disteardimonium Hectorite,
o-Cymen-5-ol (*certified organic ingredient)

Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.

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What people say

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3 verbatim quotes · 2 positive · 1 mixed

r/beauty

I also use Rhodes peptide lip treatment when I want some extra nourishment, or as an overnight treatment, and it makes them extra smooth.

u/Outrageous-Goat-5203r/beauty · 2026-073Source

r/beauty

I love Rhode peptide lip treatments too and the lip boost mask :)

u/happyhippie111r/beauty · 2026-061Source

r/BeautyGuruChatter

For a clear one though, I personally prefer the Torriden yellow lip balm as it’s a similar texture to the Rhode and like 70% cheaper.

u/LCorinaSr/BeautyGuruChatter · 2026-1018Source

Price & value

Is it worth it?

Typical price

$20.00

for 0.3 fl oz / 10 ml

Per ounce

$59.15

DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury

Right around the going rate per ounce for eye & lip. Our value score: 6.6/10 for a mid-range pick.

Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.

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Community

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FAQ

Good questions.

Is it fragrance-free?

The unscented version is labeled fragrance-free. rhode also sells flavored versions, including Salted Caramel, Rhode Vanilla, Watermelon Slice and Strawberry Glaze.

What is in it?

rhode lists palmitoyl tripeptide-1 as the key peptide, with shea butter, babassu, cupuaçu butter and vitamin E in an emollient, glossy base.

How do I use it?

rhode says to glaze it onto lips day or night and reapply whenever lips need glossy hydration. Reddit users also use it as an overnight treatment.

Has the formula changed?

Yes. rhode says the complete collection is now available in an improved formula with the same nourishing gloss and a lasting smooth texture, so earlier reviews may describe the previous version.

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