A lip balm formulated with peptides designed to hydrate and enhance the appearance of lips.
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
This balm earns consistent praise for plumping lips noticeably, making them look fuller and more voluminous. However, the scent divides reviewers, some adore the balm, while others find the fragrance off-putting enough to avoid it. Those sensitive to scent may want to patch-test first or consider whether the plumping effect outweighs the smell for them.
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A lip balm formulated with peptides designed to hydrate and enhance the appearance of lips.
Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.
Rhode Peptide Lip Balm holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
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