Rhode Caffeine Reset Review: I Tested Both New Masks and My Morning Routine Changed

By Jasmine Del Toro · Updated August 4th 2026 · 16 min read

My Rhode Caffeine Reset review comes after testing both new masks – the sculpting face mask and the Peptide Lip Boost – since they dropped on Feb 9th. I’ve used the Caffeine Reset every morning and the Lip Boost day and night, and these two products genuinely changed the way I start my day. Below is a full breakdown of the ingredients, exactly how to use the mask step by step, whether it really depuffs, the cheaper dupes worth knowing, how it compares to other masks, and every way to buy each bundle.

What Is the Rhode Caffeine Reset Mask? (Rhode’s Feb 9th Launch)

The Rhode Caffeine Reset is a $38 rinse-off sculpting cream face mask – Rhode’s first-ever face mask – that launched Feb 9th 2026 alongside the $23 Peptide Lip Boost lip mask. It uses caffeine to depuff and VBE, a warming vanilla-derived molecule, for a comfortable tingle, and rinses off to leave skin smooth and primer-ready.

Rhode dropped two products simultaneously – the brand’s first-ever face mask and an entirely new lip category. This isn’t a shade extension or a reformulation. These are genuinely new product types for Hailey Bieber’s brand, and the timing feels intentional. After a record-breaking 2025 that included the $1 billion E.l.f. Beauty acquisition in May, the biggest Sephora brand launch in North American history in September, and a Sephora U.K. expansion in November that drove the highest customer sign-ups ever for a new brand at the retailer – Rhode is opening 2026 with something ambitious.

Both masks share one ingredient that ties them together – VBE (Vanillyl Butyl Ether), a warming molecule derived from vanilla bean. It’s the thread connecting these two products, creating that “stimulating” tingle Rhode keeps referencing, and it works beautifully in both formulas. The launch also introduced a limited-edition cotton terry headband and a campaign starring supermodel Anok Yai alongside Hailey Bieber.

The Rhode Snow Club Collection – What Launched and Where It Fits

The Caffeine Reset and Peptide Lip Boost launched as part of Rhode’s Snow Club drop, the brand’s winter 2026 collection tied to a Big Sky, Montana campaign. Snow Club bundles both masks with a limited-edition cotton terry headband, positioning them as a cold-weather, après-ski morning ritual.

If you searched “Rhode Snow Club” and landed here, this is the same launch. Snow Club is the seasonal name Rhode gave the Feb 9th drop – a snowy, Big Sky Montana-themed campaign that framed the Caffeine Reset and Peptide Lip Boost as the antidote to winter puffiness, dry cabin air, and chapped lips. The collection centers on the same three pieces I tested: the Caffeine Reset mask, the Peptide Lip Boost, and the limited cotton terry headband, sold together as the Mask Set.

It’s worth knowing the Snow Club name is a marketing wrapper, not a different formula – the products inside are exactly the ones reviewed on this page. If you want the broader picture of what else Rhode has been releasing this year, I break it down in my Rhode Summer 2026 collection first look.

Hailey Bieber & the Rhode Caffeine Reset: TikTok Tease to Grammy Prep

In early January, Hailey Bieber teased Rhode’s upcoming 2026 product launches on Instagram. Eagle-eyed fans spotted a bronzer, lip shimmer, and a mystery item – a white cream housed in small gray jars being pushed through a production line. Beauty editors guessed it was an eye cream, which would have made sense after the success of Rhode’s Peptide Eye Prep patches from October 2025.

Turns out everyone was wrong, and what Rhode had planned was even more interesting. On her first red carpet of the season at the 2026 Grammy Awards, Bieber revealed she’d used both masks as part of her pre-glam skin prep – giving the products a high-profile debut before they were even available to the public. When the products officially dropped on Feb 9th at 9 a.m. PT, fans already knew what they were looking at. That kind of product storytelling is what Rhode does better than most brands right now.

Rhode Caffeine Reset Sculpting Mask – My Full Review

The Rhode Caffeine Reset is a fragrance-free, rinse-off cream mask you leave on for 10–15 minutes. It cools on contact, lightly tingles from VBE, and rinses away to leave skin visibly depuffed and glass-smooth. That hydration layer doubles as a primer, so makeup sits more evenly than it does over bare skin.

The Caffeine Reset is a white cream that goes on opaque and turns slightly translucent as it sits on your skin. It’s fragrance-free and safe around the eyes – two thoughtful details I appreciate because most “energizing” masks either smell overwhelming or sting if they drift anywhere near your eye area. Rhode clearly designed this for the real-life morning when you’re half-awake and applying product to your whole face without precision.

What surprised me is the cooling sensation. It kicks in within about 30 seconds of application and stays consistent throughout the full 10–15 minute wear time. It’s calming rather than intense – more like a refreshing compress than anything aggressive. Along my jawline and cheekbones, there’s a light tingling from the VBE that feels like the product is actively working those areas.

The rinse-off moment is where this product truly earns its keep. My skin felt genuinely smoother than it has after any mask I’ve used in the past year. There’s a hydration layer left behind that acts as an impressive primer base – my moisturizer and SPF sat beautifully on top, and makeup applied more evenly than it does over bare skin.

Ingredient Breakdown – What Each One Does for Your Skin

Clinical Results – What the Studies Found

Rhode conducted a 31-person consumer perception study with impressive results: 96% said their skin looked refreshed and energized immediately after use, and 90% said their skin felt lifted and less puffy eight hours later. My experience lines up with this. The immediate effect – looking more awake, less puffy, more defined – is the real star. And the hydration layer that stays after rinsing genuinely extends those results through the morning. Rhode’s description of this as “a cup of coffee for your face” is one of the more accurate marketing lines I’ve seen.

Pro Tip: Pair With a Gua Sha for Maximum Results

If you want to take the sculpting effect even further, use a gua sha or ice roller before applying the Caffeine Reset. The combination of manual depuffing plus the caffeine formula works beautifully – the mask locks in the lifted, more contoured look the tool creates. I’ve been doing this on mornings when I really need to look pulled-together, and the results are noticeably more dramatic than either step alone. (Curious whether the tools do anything on their own? I put them to the test in do face rollers and gua sha actually work.)

Does the Rhode Caffeine Reset Mask Actually Depuff?

Yes – the Rhode Caffeine Reset noticeably depuffs. The caffeine constricts blood vessels while the cooling formula calms swelling, and my under-eye area looked visibly less puffy within one 10–15 minute use, especially after a salty dinner or poor sleep. Rhode’s study found 90% felt less puffy eight hours later.

Depuffing is the single thing this mask does best, and it’s why so many people search for a “Rhode depuffing mask.” The caffeine goes to work fast: within about 30 seconds you feel the cooling, and after rinsing the puffiness around my cheeks and under-eyes was visibly reduced. On mornings after salty takeout or four hours of sleep, it’s the difference between looking tired and looking awake.

It is eye-safe and fragrance-free, so unlike a lot of caffeine masks you can bring it right up to the under-eye area – that’s where the depuffing pays off most. It won’t erase genuine dark circles or structural bags (nothing topical does that permanently), so on days I need extra help I still reach for a good concealer for dark circles afterward. But as a fast morning de-swell, it delivers more than any cold spoon or fridge-chilled roller I’ve tried.

One honest caveat: the effect is temporary. You’re getting roughly eight hours of visibly less-puffy, more-defined skin, not a permanent change. For a morning reset before makeup or a big day, that’s exactly what I want – but manage expectations if you’re hoping for long-term under-eye correction.

Rhode Peptide Lip Boost Plumping Lip Mask – My Honest Review

The Rhode Peptide Lip Boost ($23, 15ml) is a leave-on plumping lip mask that enhances volume instantly and over time. In my testing the hydration is outstanding – it survives a full night’s sleep – and the VBE gives a comfortable warm tingle with gradual, buildable plumping. Reviews rank it above the OG Lip Treatment on value.

The Peptide Lip Boost is a plumping lip mask that “enhances volume instantly and over time.” After testing it for a couple days (updated Feb 11th 2026), here’s what I love most: the hydration is outstanding – genuinely some of the best moisture retention I’ve experienced in any lip product. The plumping builds gradually with daily use, and that gentle, natural approach is exactly what makes it a product I reach for every single day instead of saving for special occasions. It’s a lip product that rewards consistency.

The formula is thick and balmy, closer to a heavy lip oil than a traditional gloss. It leaves a rosy hue from the VBE (the same stimulating molecule in the Caffeine Reset), which creates a warm tingling sensation. What I appreciate is that the tingle is genuinely comfortable – a welcome change from the burning sensation you get with aggressive plumpers. Rhode found a sweet spot between “I can feel it working” and “this is pleasant to wear all day.”

What surprised me most is the overnight performance. I applied a thick layer before bed and woke up with lips that still felt coated and moisturized eight hours later. That kind of staying power is rare, and for $23, it’s exceptional value. The best approach for visible plumping is layering – use it as a lip prep base, then add Rhode’s Peptide Lip Shape liner and your go-to color on top.

“The moisture retention on this is something special. I’ve never had a lip mask survive a full night’s sleep and still feel this cushiony in the morning. This earned a permanent spot on my nightstand.– After testing through Feb 11th 2026

Sugarmint vs. Unscented – Which to Pick

Sugarmint smells like a chocolate mint candy – sweet, slightly cool, and not at all medicinal. Multiple testers on TikTok have confirmed this description, and it’s quickly becoming the fan favorite. If you enjoy a sensory experience with your skincare, Sugarmint is the more fun option. If you’re sensitive to flavors in lip products or tend to lick your lips, the Unscented variant has the exact same formula. Both are great – pick whichever fits your vibe. And if you can’t decide, the Lip Boost Set ($44) gets you both at a $2 savings.

How to Use the Rhode Caffeine Reset Mask (Step by Step)

To use the Rhode Caffeine Reset mask: cleanse, then apply an even, generous layer over dry skin including the under-eye area. Leave it on for 10–15 minutes as it cools and tingles, then rinse with lukewarm water. Follow with moisturizer, SPF, and makeup. Use it every morning – it’s designed for daily use.

1. 1
   Cleanse first. Start with clean, dry skin. Rhode’s own Pineapple Refresh Cleanser pairs well, but any gentle cleanser works.
2. 2
   Apply the Caffeine Reset generously. Spread an even, generous layer across your face. Don’t skip the under-eye area – that’s where the depuffing pays off most.
3. 3
   Apply the Peptide Lip Boost while you wait. Thick layer to lips. Pop on the Rhode headband while the face mask works – this is what makes it feel ritual, not chore.
4. 4
   Leave on 10–15 minutes, then rinse the face mask. Gently rinse the Caffeine Reset with lukewarm water. The Lip Boost stays on (leave-on formula).
5. 5
   Continue with your regular routine. Layer moisturizer, SPF, and makeup over the hydration layer the Caffeine Reset left behind.

How long and how often? Leave it on for 10–15 minutes, once a day. Rhode formulated it for daily morning use, and I’ve worn it multiple mornings in a row with zero irritation. There’s no need to double-cleanse afterward – a simple lukewarm rinse is all it takes, and the hydration it leaves behind means you can often skip a separate primer.

Peptide Lip Boost vs. the OG Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment – Which One Do You Need?

If you already own and love Rhode’s original Peptide Lip Treatment, you’re probably wondering whether the Lip Boost replaces it. The good news: they complement each other beautifully and serve different purposes. I’ve used both back-to-back, and they feel distinctly different on the lips.

My take: keep both. The Lip Treatment is your daily driver – glossy, lightweight, easy to reapply on the go. The Lip Boost is your intensive treatment – thicker, more nourishing, ideal for overnight or pre-event prep. And at $1.53 per ml vs. $2.00 per ml, the Lip Boost is the better value if you’re choosing just one to start with. You get 50% more product for only $3 more.

Rhode Caffeine Reset vs. Other Face Masks: How It Compares

Rhode isn’t launching into an empty market – there are excellent face masks and lip products already out there. Here’s where Rhode fits in and what makes these products a different option than what you might already own.

What stands out is that Rhode’s Caffeine Reset fills a niche that didn’t really exist before – a depuffing face mask specifically designed for morning use that doubles as a makeup primer. It’s not competing directly with hydration masks or exfoliating treatments; it’s carved out its own morning-ritual category. And on the lip side, the Peptide Lip Boost offers something Laneige doesn’t (plumping) at a gentler, more wearable level than Dior’s Maximizer.

Rhode Caffeine Reset Dupes – Cheaper Alternatives Worth Knowing

There’s no exact Rhode Caffeine Reset dupe, but for a cheaper depuffing effect the closest swaps are The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream (~$16), e.l.f. Holy Hydration Eye Bright pads, and a chilled gua sha over any caffeine gel. None match the glass-smooth primer finish, but they deliver similar morning de-puff for roughly half the price.

The Caffeine Reset sits at $38, so it’s fair to ask whether something cheaper does the same job. Nothing replicates the full experience – the rinse-off sculpting-plus-primer finish is genuinely unique – but if you mainly want the depuffing, a few budget options get you most of the way there.

If your main goal is the under-eye puffiness specifically, my roundup of Rhode eye patch dupes and the full Layers of Beauty dupe list both have cheaper swaps I’ve tested. That said – if you want the exact glass-smooth, sculpted, primer-ready finish, the Caffeine Reset is the one product here that truly delivers it, and the $38 buys a genuinely different result than any of these.

Rhode Caffeine Reset Price & Where to Buy (Every Bundle)

Rhode released multiple bundles alongside the individual products. Here’s everything in one place so you can figure out the smartest way to buy.

My recommendation: the Mask Set at $72 is the smartest buy. It saves you $5 versus purchasing everything separately ($38 + $23 + $16 = $77), gets you the limited-edition headband while it’s still available, and lets you experience the full morning ritual the way Rhode intended. If you want to start small, the solo Lip Boost at $23 is a great entry point.

Sustainability and Cruelty-Free Details

Rhode is cruelty-free and does not test on animals. Both the Caffeine Reset and Peptide Lip Boost packaging are made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, which is consistent across Rhode’s entire product line. The brand also runs a recycling program – gather at least three empty Rhode products, email hello@rhodeskin.com with the subject line “rhode recycling” for a complimentary shipping label, and they’ll handle the recycling so empties get turned into raw materials instead of heading to landfills.

Using Rhode’s New Masks in Los Angeles

I test everything in LA’s specific conditions – dry air, year-round sun exposure, and the kind of overnight dehydration that comes from running your heat during these February cold snaps. A few location-specific notes worth sharing.

The Caffeine Reset’s hydration layer holds up remarkably well in LA’s drier climate. I’ve been using it before SPF and my skin hasn’t had that midday tight feeling I sometimes get with other prep masks. The Lip Boost handles the indoor-outdoor temperature swings between heated cars and cool evening air without flaking or feeling waxy.

If you’re in LA and want to buy in person, the Sephora locations at The Grove, Santa Monica Place, and the Beverly Center will carry both products once they hit retail. Rhodeskin.com ships fast to LA.

Who Is the Rhode Caffeine Reset Best For?

Caffeine Reset Is Perfect For:

Anyone dealing with morning puffiness – whether from allergies, salt intake, poor sleep, or just genetics. People who want a quick pre-makeup sculpting step without the 30-minute commitment of a sheet mask. Sensitive skin types will love the fragrance-free, eye-safe formula. And if you’re drawn to the idea of a skincare ritual that doubles as practical makeup prep, this product delivers on both fronts in under 15 minutes.

Peptide Lip Boost Is Perfect For:

People with chronically dry or chapped lips who want hydration that lasts through the night. Anyone curious about lip plumping but turned off by the aggressive burning sensation of traditional plumpers – this is the gentler, more comfortable alternative that you’ll want to wear daily. It also makes a thoughtful gift at the $23 price point, and it’s an excellent pre-event lip prep product when layered under liner and color.

Why This Matters – It’s Not Really About the Products

Here’s what I keep coming back to. At Layers of Beauty, I write about skincare and makeup, but the thing underneath all of it – the actual layer that matters – is how you feel when you catch your reflection and like what you see. Confidence isn’t one product or one routine. It’s built in small moments. The morning you wake up puffy and tired but spend 12 minutes with a mask on, a headband holding your hair back, and a lip treatment doing its thing – that’s not vanity. That’s you deciding you’re worth the effort before the day even starts.

I started this blog because I know what it feels like to walk out the door knowing your skin looks good and you did that for yourself. These Rhode products fit into something bigger – the idea that taking a few quiet minutes for yourself each morning builds something real over time. Confidence builds in layers, and sometimes the first layer is just showing up for yourself at 7 a.m. with a face full of caffeine cream and nowhere to be yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Verdict

My Rhode Caffeine Reset review comes down to this: the face mask delivers on its promises – depuffs, sculpts, and hydrates – and does it well enough to earn a permanent spot in my morning routine. Tested through Feb 11th 2026, for $38 it’s the best morning-skin-reset product I’ve used at this price point, and the fact that it doubles as an excellent primer base makes it even more worthwhile.

The Peptide Lip Boost has become my go-to overnight lip mask and pre-event prep product. The hydration lasts 8+ hours, the gentle plumping builds beautifully with daily use, and at $23 for 15ml, it’s a genuinely great value – especially compared to the OG Lip Treatment’s $2.00/ml.

Together, they create a morning ritual I genuinely look forward to. My recommendation: grab the Mask Set ($72) to try both and snag the limited-edition headband while it’s still available. It saves you $5, and you get to experience the full routine the way Rhode designed it. This is one of the strongest product launches I’ve seen from any skincare brand in early 2026.

About the Author

About the AuthorJasmine Del Toro

I’m Jasmine Del Toro, a Los Angeles-based lifestyle blogger who tests beauty products, wellness trends, and everyday solutions in real life. I bought and used the Rhode Caffeine Reset and Peptide Lip Boost every day for 30 days before writing this review. I share what actually works, what doesn’t, and what you need to know before spending your money. My approach is practical, honest, and based on personal experience living in LA.

I’m an Amazon Influencer, an Icon-level ShopMy creator, and a brand ambassador for Revolve, Victoria’s Secret, and DoorDash.

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