If you've ever used the Rhode Lip Tint, you probably get why people were into it. It had that quiet, barely-there color. Glossy without feeling sticky. Just enough to make your lips look done without really doing much. I liked it for days when I didn’t want to think too hard.
But it wasn’t perfect. The texture was a little off at times—kind of uneven when you applied it. On hot days, it sort of melted into a mess in my bag. The tint was nice, but I had to reapply more than I wanted to. Still, I kept reaching for it.
What’s Changing
Now they’re updating it. There's a Rhode lip tint formula update coming—Hailey said it’s something they’ve been working on for two years. Main thing is: no more graininess. They’re using a liquid shea butter base this time, not solid. Makes sense. It’s supposed to feel smoother going on, with better color payoff.
There's also a new Rhode lip tint flavor. It’s called Lemontini. From the previews, it’s a soft gold shimmer with a lemony thing going on—not sour, just kind of light and clean. A little summer-y but still neutral. I saw Hailey swipe it on in a TikTok, and yeah, it looked good. Not too yellow. Just enough to give that soft glossy lips kind of look.
How It Held Up
The first version looked nice. It really did. Kind of that soft gloss that made your lips feel a little more put together without screaming lip gloss. If you were going for that Hailey Bieber lip vibe—slick hair, glowy skin, a clean lip—it checked the box.
But there were some things that didn’t land. The tube got messy in the heat. The tint didn’t show up much on darker skin. And sometimes the texture was... off. Kind of grainy. I saw a few people say they used it as a lip balm for hyperpigmentation, not because it fixed anything, but because the sheer color evened things out a little. Wasn’t its original purpose, but it ended up working for them anyway.
Rhode says that stuff’s been fixed in this round. The new Rhode lip tint formula update swaps the old base for liquid shea butter—should feel smoother, less gritty. I haven’t tried it yet, but they’re starting with Lemontini on July 14, and all the other shades follow a month later.
Price and Where
It will now be $20 USD. a few dollars more than previously. It's not bad, but if you've purchased it previously, you will notice. The waitlist is once again open and is still only available on their website. Drops, waitlists, and sellouts are all part of their routine.
From Hailey
Slowly, she has been displaying it. Wearing a lemontini in videos without giving it a proper name. A GRWM there, a reel here. Only subtle clues. When she declared that she was over "butter yellow," people assumed something was about to happen. That must have been it.
It doesn't seem like a quick fix. It's more like they stopped and fixed the problem. Subtle adjustments rather than a complete rebrand. Merely making improvements to something that people already liked.
How People Are Reacting
There’s already a Reddit thread about the Rhode lip tint formula update. Some are excited. Some are cautious because of the price. On Instagram, people are spamming the comments asking when Lemontini is dropping. Felt like everyone was rushing to get it—lots of “need this now” kind of comments.
Others just want the formula fixed so it doesn’t melt. One person joked that it “glossed itself into oblivion” in their tote bag last summer. I relate.
Final Thoughts
It’s not the perfect lip for everyone, but it’s closer now than it was before. I don’t think it’s a total reinvention. Just… a cleanup. The same idea, but better. The Hailey Bieber lip tint always had a good foundation. This is more about making it less frustrating to use.
If you liked the old one but wanted more color, or just something that didn’t melt on you—this might be worth trying again. The lip gloss formula this time feels more in line with what people were hoping for originally.
I’ll probably order Lemontini. Not because it’s trendy. Just because I’ve already imagined how it’ll look next to my iced coffee and sunglasses in August. A pretty lip moment that doesn’t ask for too much.
Also Read: Tried Rhode Lip Liners So You Don’t Have To, Here's the Verdict
