Launched in 2022, Hailey Bieber’s Rhode has swiftly risen to become one of the most lauded new make-up brands – and one loved by IndyBest. Where the pocket blush gives dewy fullness to cheeks and the peptide lip shaper adds instant volume, Rhode has, after much anticipation, filled the sun kissed gap in its lineup in the shape of the pocket bronze and highlight milk.
Known for its science backed minimal makeup and skincare, Rhode has attracted a cult-following. Rising above them all is the pocket blush, which we love for its natural-looking, hydrating glow. So rest assured, when the brand announced its bronze iteration of the stick, I was all ears. Available in eight shades, Rhode claims the pocket bronze adds “an effortless wash of warmth” as it smoothes and adds subtle definition to the skin.
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The summer collection also includes the highlight milk – a multipurpose illuminator designed to give a natural iridescent finish. As well launching the new products, Rhode has added more shades added to the peptide lip tint and peptide lip shape, all in time for summer.
Ahead of their official release on Tuesday, 9 June, I got early access to both products and put them through their paces. My full review is coming soon so stay tuned to find out whether Rhode’s latest launches deserve a place in your summer make-up bag.
Rhode pocket bronze
Rhode's new pocket bronze is a creamy bronzing stick designed to add natural-looking warmth and subtle definition to the skin. Available in eight shades, it’s described as having a lightweight, blendable texture, designed to deliver a skin-like finish rather than a heavy contour effect. It can be applied directly from the stick to the cheeks, forehead, nose and jawline with fingertips or a brush.
According to Rhode, the colour is buildable, allowing for anything from a sheer wash of warmth to more noticeable definition. Like Rhode's bestselling pocket blush, it’s designed to enhance rather than mask the skin. The pocket bronze launches on 9 June as part of the brand's summer collection and you can join the waitlist for now.
Buy now £25, Rhodeskin.com
Rhode highlight milk
Rhode's new highlight milk is a multi-use illuminating liquid designed to give skin a natural, lit-from-within glow. Available in four shades, the formula has a sheer, lightweight texture that glides onto the skin without feeling greasy, creating a soft, dewy radiance.
The illuminator can be applied to the high points of the face, including the cheekbones, brow bones and bridge of the nose, and worn on bare skin for a glowy primer or mixed into moisturiser for a subtle effect. Designed to complement Rhode's skin-first approach to beauty, the highlight milk includes skin-loving ingredients known to hydrate. It launches alongside the pocket bronze as part of Rhode's summer collection.
Buy now, Rhodeskin.com
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