Rhode launched new lip and cheek colors for summer with the Pocket Blush ($24 each) and Peptide Lip Tint ($18 each). They’re available now at Rhode Skin with discounted bundles if you buy one of their sets. The shades looked perfect for summer so I ordered one of everything in the sets. I have swatches today!
Pocket Blush
The Pocket Blush is a creamy blush with a twist up base. There are six shades total and I bought the Pocket Blush Set. Pigment is bold with one swipe but when you blend it’s medium in coverage. They’re dewy in the finish if you apply on bare skin or just on top of foundation or a skin tint. If I apply on top of a powdered face the finish is less dewy and more satiny which I prefer. In terms of a cream blush these are some of the better ones I’ve tried for lasting power. Creams are challenging in humid weather but these have held up pretty well if I’m out for a couple hours. Right now the humidity levels are so high literally nothing will hold up some days.
I really love the look of these. I do get better wear and coverage with the Armani Luminous Cheek Tints but those are different in application and formula.
- Freckle is a nude beige
- Piggy is a pale pastel pink
- Sleepy Girl is a mauve
- Juice Box is a bright pink
- Spicy Marg is a coral peach
- Toasted Teddy is a brown
After trying all the colors I think Spicy Marg and Juice Box are my favorite. Piggy is a bit too pale for my skin tone right now but I can make it work if I layer something else on top. Since Toasted Teddy is deeper and more contrasted with my skin tone I need to blend it out a little more than the other shades, but blending is pretty easy. Overall a solid A.
Peptide Lip Tint New Shades
There are four new shades of the Peptide Lip Tints. Set linked here. I love these lip balms and have purchased every single shade. Some of ones from previous launches seem to have developed some crystalized chunks, but not all of them have. I am hoping these new ones won’t develope the gritty texture.
New shades this launch pull on the sheer side, I wish they had more pigment but the colors are really pretty. As a lip balm lover, I like these. I don’t know that I’d call them must-haves, but the colors are stunning. New colors include:
- Shortcake a cool pink
- Peach Pit a sheer peach
- Salty Tan a sheer mauve
- Guava Spritz is a coral pink
Looks below, also wearing:
- Foundation – Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.5
- Powder – Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder Shade 3
- Eyeshadow – Too Faced Born This Way Mini Warm Ember Nudes
- Mascara – Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara XL
Freckle Blush + Peach Pit Peptide Lip Tint
Juice Box Blush + Short Cake Peptide Lip Tint
Piggy Blush + Ribbon Peptide Lip Tint
Sleepy Girl Blush + Salty Tan Peptide Lip Tint
Spicy Marg Blush + Guava Spritz Peptide Lip Tint
Toasted Teddy Blush + Espresso Peptide Lip Tint
Summer Lip Case
Rhode launched a super cute iPhone case (available in different sizes) in colors to match the new summer lip glosses. They are super cute and I love the concept. In real life I found mine a bit too chunky feeling and a little awkward to hold. I kept mine on for about an hour and then took it off but I’m the type that has a very streamlined basic phone case so I can slip it in and out of my pocket or put it in mini bags. I think they’re fun, but for me not practical.
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