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Rhode Launches at Sephora UK! The minimalist beauty brand founded by Hailey Bieber, has finally arrived at Sephora. No more international shipping or customs fees: the full collection is now on UK shelves and online. From the viral Peptide Glazing Fluid to the Glazing Milk and Glazing Mist, Rhode’s signature dewy-skin aesthetic is officially within easy reach.
This post covers what’s launching, which products are worth trying first, and how the range performs (plus a few honest thoughts on the famous lip treatments).

Rhode landed at Sephora UK today – 10th November 2025, marking the brand’s first major retail expansion beyond its own site. Every hero item from the core range is available, and yes, that includes the Peptide Glazing Fluid, Glazing Milk, Glazing Mist, and Peptide Lip Treatment.
You can now shop Rhode directly from Sephora UK* or still order from rhode.com if you prefer.




While the Peptide Lip Treatments tend to get the most buzz online, I’ve been much for impressed with the Rhode Peptide Lip Shape Pencil. It’s beautifully creamy and easy to use, but I’m still not completely sold on the texture of some of Rhode’s Pepetide Lip Treatments, hence why I’ve not yet featured them. I have tried a few, and a couple of them felt a bit crunchy in texture and overly sticky. They are well loved, but definitely not my top pick from the brand.
If you love that glossy-lip look but prefer a smoother, more cushiony feel, I’d genuinely recommend trying my REESON Glossing Balm* instead. I created it to deliver a high-shine, hydrated finish, with a softer, balmier texture. You can read more about it in my REESON Glossing Balm Review.
Rhode is now officially stocked at Sephora UK* both online and in selected stores. You can also still buy directly from rhode.com, but Sephora offers faster UK shipping and easy returns.
It’s so exciting to see Rhode finally launch at Sephora UK. It’s a brand that truly captures that clean, fresh, dewy-skin vibe we all love. I’ll keep updating my Rhode reviews as the line grows, but if you’re shopping the launch, those core skincare pieces are the ones to start with.
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It’s official! Sephora UK Black Friday 2025 has arrived, and it’s a beauty lover’s dream come true. From skincare to makeup to luxury hair tools, this year’s offers are seriously impressive. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to refresh your beauty stash, this is it.
Sephora UK have begun to roll out their Black Friday offers, and I will keep them all updated here, and add in news ones as they become live.
Here is the current offer that launched today (7th November 2025).
So far the brand discount offers include:
Brands offering a free gift with purchase:
You can stay up to date with all the Sephora UK Black Friday offers via the link below:
For more Black Friday Beauty Offers for 2025, make sure you stay tuned to Best Black Friday Beauty 2025 Offers – What To Shop.
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