Grainy, Smelly, Irritating…GREEN: What Happened to Rhode’s Lip Balm?

James Welsh May 23, 2025
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Instagram - james_s_welsh Unboxing Channel - @JaymesPlays1 Rhode Skin has been the “It Girl” brand since Hailey Bieber launched it in 2022. But today, we need to talk about the controversy that's shaken up their best-selling product: the Peptide Lip Treatment. In this video, I take a deep dive into the rising complaints from customers who claim the viral lip balm is grainy, smelly, and even irritating their skin. We'll look into what might be causing these issues, how Rhode responded (or didn’t), and what cosmetic chemists have to say about it all. Is this just what happens when a brand gets too big too fast? Or is there something seriously wrong with Rhode’s star product? Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro01:15 - The Rise of Rhode 01:50 - What Made the Lip Treatment Go Viral 03:30 - The Complaints Begin 05:00 - Rhode’s Controversial Response 07:20 - Customer Service & BBB Rating 11:50 - Expert Opinions: What’s Really Going On 13:00 - Wrap-Up: Where Rhode Goes From Here What do you think? Would you still buy from Rhode? Sound off in the comments. Rhode is expected to launch in Sephora across the US, UK, and Canada soon – will these issues get worse before they get better?

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