Rhode Pocket Blush Review: Editors Shades on Different Skin Tones
It’s been quite a blush summer with makeup trends like sunset blush and glazed blush, but the latest blush taking over our social media feeds is thanks to Hailey Bieber’s beauty line, Rhode. As a self-proclaimed blush girlie, you can imagine the excitement when Bieber released her hotly anticipated Rhode Pocket Blush, a collection of “pocket-sized” cream blush sticks in six shades: Piggy, a soft baby pink; Freckle, a neutral peach; Juice Box, a vivid hot pink; Spicy Marg, a bright coral; Sleepy Girl, a soft mauve; and Toasted Teddy, a warm terra-cotta.
Since Bieber is one of the trendsetters, it makes sense that Rhode makeup products feature skin-boosting ingredients like peptides (active amino acids that plump skin and can be found in other Rhode products like the popular Peptide Lip Treatment) and tamanu oil (for hydration).
Review: As someone who most likely has blush blindness, my first impression when trying the Pocket Blush was that I needed way more pigment. An initial application didn’t give me the color payoff that I normally get. But after testing for the past month, I’ve actually been enjoying the Pocket Blush’s buildable base. And on days when I don’t wear a ton of makeup, it’s nice to simply swipe, blend, and go. The Toasted Teddy shade is basically the tan flush we all aim for in the summer and it’s quickly become my favorite.
Review: The Rhode blush hype is real. The buildable finish is ideal for warm temperatures, and I feel as if my skin can breathe even on the hottest summer day, thanks to lightweight ingredients like peptides and tamanu oil. The vivid pigment can look intimidating at first, but the product actually goes on pretty sheer and the coverage can be built to your preference. Since I love a heavy blush, I use a fluffy brush for application, but you can use your fingers just as well. In fact, it helps my complexion so much that I’ve been skipping foundation altogether, opting for just brows and blush on the apples of my cheeks and blending out to my temples. It’s a must-have this season.
Review: While they pack a surprisingly powerful punch of color, the sheer coverage does not mask my skin’s natural freckles or texture, making them the perfect choice for my go-to glowy “no-makeup” makeup look. I typically apply Piggy to the apples of my cheeks, which I blend out with Sleepy Girl for more dimension toward the top of my cheekbones. However, when I’m looking for a bit more “Espresso” drama, I switch out Piggy for Juice Box.
