Rhode Peptide Lip Tint vs e.l.f. Glassy Lip Tint
lip
Original
Rhode Peptide Lip Tint
$18
Hydrating, glossy lip tint with peptides that delivers a sheer wash of color and a plush, shiny finish.
Dupe
e.l.f. Glassy Lip Tint
$8
Save $10 (Save 56%)
"The closest e.l.f. has come to a Rhode dupe. The shine, the slip, and the sheer wash of color all match remarkably well. If you wanted Rhode but didn't want to spend $18, this is the one."
My verdict
e.l.f. Hydrating Core Lip Shine is the closest drugstore match to Rhode Peptide Lip Tint I've found. Both deliver a sheer wash of color with a glossy, hydrating finish — the 'your lips but better' effect that made Rhode viral. The formula feel is remarkably similar: lightweight, non-sticky, and moisturizing without being heavy. Where Rhode edges ahead is the peptide complex that makes lips feel plumper over time, and the shade range is slightly more curated. But for the instant on-lip result — sheer color, hydrated shine, comfortable wear — e.l.f. gets you 90% there at $7 versus $16. The daily experience is nearly identical.