Rhode Pocket Blush Review
Cheeks
A pigmented, blendable cream blush that is easy for beginners and doubles as a lip color.
- Best for
- A natural flush with almost no effort
- Brand
- Rhode
Pocket Blush is Rhode’s cream blush in a twist-up stick. The formula includes peptides and tamanu oil, and the point is to give you a soft flush that blends with your fingers in seconds.
Refinery29’s editors tested four shades and called out the pigment, the blendability and the fact that it holds up through a long day. TODAY lists it among the best Rhode products for its portable, buildable formula.
What is Rhode Pocket Blush?
A cream blush stick with a satiny, skin-like finish. You can dot it on, blend with fingertips or a brush, and layer for more intensity. Shades run from baby pink to terracotta, and the same stick can be dabbed on lips.
How Rhode Pocket Blush performs
The consistent praise is for pigment and blendability. Editors say you need very little, and that the formula does not feel greasy or clog skin. One tester noted it lasted through a humid day. The finish settles to a soft, satin look rather than a heavy dew.
On the downside, there is less product in the stick than in some competitors, and the stronger shades can go on heavy if you swipe too much.
Who is Rhode Pocket Blush for?
This is a good choice if you are new to cream blush, if you want a one-stick routine for cheeks and lips, or if you like carrying a small makeup bag. If you prefer a powder blush with a fully matte finish, a cream may not be your preference.
Rhode Pocket Blush shade guide
- Piggy is a baby pink, the softest of the popular shades.
- Freckle is a peachy pink for a natural flush.
- Sleepy Girl is a rosy mauve.
- Toasted Teddy is a bronze terracotta, deeper and warmer.
Rhode Pocket Blush shades
Rhode Pocket Blush pros and cons
What we like
- Highly pigmented, so a little goes a long way
- Blends easily and builds gradually
- Works on cheeks, lips and lids
- Compact stick that fits in a small bag
- Cheaper than some prestige cream blushes
What to know
- Small amount of product compared with some rivals
- Pigment is strong, so go lightly with the bolder shades
- Finish is satiny rather than fully matte or fully dewy
Rhode Pocket Blush alternatives
- Rhode Pocket Bronze the same cream stick idea in bronzer shades.
- A luxury cream blush from Westman Atelier the pricier option Refinery29 used as its price comparison.
What reviewers say about Rhode Pocket Blush
Our summary of what other publications reported. Follow the links for their full reviews.
- Refinery29 editors found it creamy, blendable and long-wearing, and noted it costs about half of a leading luxury cream blush.
- TODAY describes it as portable, buildable and easy to blend, and notes it works on cheeks and lips.
Guides that mention Rhode Pocket Blush
- Is Rhode Worth It? An Honest Verdict on the Best Sellers
- Rhode Pocket Blush vs Merit, Rare Beauty and Westman Atelier
- Rhode Dupes: Lip Treatment, Pocket Blush and Glazing Milk Alternatives
- Rhode Pocket Blush Shades: All 13 Explained and How to Choose
- Best Rhode Products for Oily, Dry, Sensitive and Acne-Prone Skin
Rhode Pocket Blush FAQ
Is Rhode Pocket Blush worth it?
Our editorial rating is 4.6/5. A pigmented, blendable cream blush that is easy for beginners and doubles as a lip color.
How many shades does it come in?
Editors cite between 10 and 13 shades depending on the date and whether limited editions are counted. Look at the official page for the current range.
Which shade should I start with?
Reviewers frequently mention Piggy (baby pink), Freckle (peachy pink) and Sleepy Girl (rosy mauve) as approachable picks.
Can I use it on my lips?
Yes. Editors say it works as a lip tint as well.
Will it work over powder?
Cream blush generally goes on before powder. Apply it to bare or moisturized skin for the smoothest blend.
Our verdict on Rhode Pocket Blush
A pigmented, blendable cream blush that is easy for beginners and doubles as a lip color.
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