Rhode just dropped its biggest summer launch yet, its first-ever bronzer and first-ever highlighter. Both products are available on rhodeskin.com starting June 9, 2026, at noon ET.
If you have followed Rhode since its launch in 2022, you know the brand does not rush products out. Rhode debuted with just three products, a peptide lip treatment, a barrier cream, and a glazing fluid, built around Hailey Bieber’s “glazed donut” skin aesthetic. Every new launch since has followed that same philosophy: fewer products, better formulas, accessible pricing.
The summer 2026 collection is the brand’s most complete drop to date.
What is Rhode Pocket Bronze?
Pocket Bronze is Rhode’s first bronzer. It promises to deliver a hydrating, sun-kissed glow that blends seamlessly with skin and can withstand summer heat. The formula is lightweight and creamy, combining peptides and tamanu oil, and comes in eight portable, non-stick shades.
Price: $25
Key ingredients:
- Peptides = firming peptides that support the skin while you wear it.
- Tamanu oil = a nourishing botanical oil known for its skin-conditioning properties.
Wear time: Clinical testing showed the long-wearing formula remained visible for at least eight hours after application.
The 8 shades of Rhode Pocket Bronze:
| Shade | Skin Tone | Undertone |
| Pebble | Fair to light | Neutral rosy |
| Sip | Light to light-medium | Golden |
| Sunbed | Light-medium | Warm |
| Bake | Medium | Warm golden |
| Shade | Medium to tan | Neutral |
| Drench | Tan | Warm |
| Anklet | Deep tan | Neutral |
| Plunge | Deep | Neutral red |
The packaging follows the same compact, portable format as Rhode’s existing Pocket Blush, Bieber soft-launched the Pocket Bronze 18 months ago in one of her signature TikTok makeup tutorials, appearing in the same packaging as the iconic Pocket Blush.
What is Rhode Highlight Milk?
Highlight Milk is Rhode’s first-ever highlighter, doubling as a hybrid luminizer. It gets its hydrating and soothing properties from Rhode’s Glazing Milk formula, with subtle shimmer providing radiance.
Key ingredients: Moisturising glycerin, ceramides, and antioxidant-rich vitamin E, the same base as Rhode’s Glazing Milk, now with a touch of shimmery radiance.
The 4 shades of Rhode Highlight Milk:
| Shade | Best For |
| Pearly Pink | Fair to light skin, cool tones |
| Pearly Champagne | Light to medium, neutral tones |
| Pearly Warm Bronze | Medium to tan, warm tones |
| Pearly Rich Bronze | Deep skin tones |
The formula has been clinically shown to reduce the appearance of redness over time while keeping skin hydrated throughout the day. This is a highlight that works on skin health, not just appearance, which is very Rhode.
How is Rhode Pocket Bronze Different From a Regular Bronzer?
Most cream bronzers are purely about colour payoff. Rhode’s approach is different, both products in this drop function as skincare-makeup hybrids, which has been the brand’s core identity since day one.
- Regular bronzers sit on top of skin. Pocket Bronze is formulated to melt in, with ingredients that actively condition while you wear it.
- The tamanu oil and peptide combination means you are not just adding warmth, you are adding a layer of skin support.
- The non-sticky, lightweight texture is designed specifically for warm weather, where heavier formulas tend to slide or pill.
For beginners: apply a small amount to the areas where the sun naturally hits, temples, nose bridge, cheekbones, and chin. Blend with fingers or the Pocket Brush ($27).
For more experienced users: layer Pocket Bronze over Highlight Milk on the high points of the face for dimension. The two formulas are designed to work together.
What Else is in the Rhode Summer 2026 Collection?
Bronze Peptide Lip Tint = $20 (Limited Edition)
Three limited-edition shades, Colada, Macadamia Butter, and Honey Mango, inspired by golden hour. These are limited edition, meaning once they sell out, they are gone.
New Peptide Lip Shape Shades = $24 (Permanent)
Three new bronzy shades are joining the core Lip Shape lineup permanently, Push (soft neutral beige), Squeeze (cool taupe), and Jump (chocolate brown). Because these are core additions, they will remain available after summer.
Pocket Brush = $27
A dual-ended, compact brush made to apply bronzer and blush wherever your summer plans take you. It features soft vegan bristles and a recycled handle.
Limited Edition Accessories
A Colada-coloured Terry Bag ($36), Terry Towel ($50), Signature Lip Case ($38) in Colada and Bronze, and Snap-On Lip Case ($46) in Colada and Bronze. All limited edition.
Is Rhode Pocket Bronze Worth Buying?
Buy Pocket Bronze if:
- You want a cream bronzer that does not require much blending skill
- You prefer makeup with skincare ingredients
- You already use Rhode Pocket Blush and want a matching formula
Buy Highlight Milk if:
- You want a subtle, natural-looking glow rather than a glittery highlight
- You have dry or sensitive skin and want a hydrating formula
- You use Rhode’s Glazing Milk already and want a shimmer version
Skip if:
- You prefer powder bronzers = this formula is entirely cream-based.
- You want high-impact, editorial shimmer = Highlight Milk is intentionally subtle.
- You need a very deep or very fair shade = check the shade range carefully before buying.
Where Can You Buy Rhode Pocket Bronze and Highlight Milk?
The full summer collection is available on rhodeskin.com from June 9 at 9 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. EST.
Rhode also launched at Sephora in 2025, it became the retailer’s biggest North American brand debut ever, so Sephora availability is possible, though Rhode’s website is the confirmed launch point.
Given the brand’s track record, popular shades will sell out fast. The limited-edition Peptide Lip Tints and accessories in particular are likely to go quickly.
A Quick Note on Rhode as a Brand
If you are new to Rhode: Rhode officially launched on 15 June 2022 with the Peptide Glazing Fluid, Barrier Restore Cream, and Peptide Lip Treatment, products that prioritise barrier health, hydration, and everyday consistency. Prices started from $16.
The brand generated $212 million in net sales in the 12 months ending March 31, 2026, and expanded into seven international markets. In 2025, Rhode was acquired by e.l.f. Beauty in a deal valued at $1 billion, $800 million upfront, with a further $200 million contingent on the brand’s growth over three years.
The acquisition has not changed the product approach. Rhode still follows the same formula-first, skincare-makeup hybrid direction it started with.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pocket Bronze a cream or powder bronzer? Cream. It is lightweight and non-sticky, designed to blend into skin rather than sit on top of it.
Can Pocket Bronze and Highlight Milk be used on the body? Highlight Milk is described as wearable from face to body. Pocket Bronze is primarily designed for the face.
Are the Peptide Lip Tint summer shades permanent? No. Colada, Macadamia Butter, and Honey Mango are limited edition. The three new Peptide Lip Shape shades (Push, Squeeze, Jump) are permanent additions to the core lineup.
Is Rhode available outside the US? Yes. Rhode expanded into seven international markets by 2026. Check rhodeskin.com for shipping availability in your country.
Is Rhode cruelty-free? Yes. Rhode is cruelty-free and recycles used product containers.
Key Takeaways
- Rhode Pocket Bronze ($25) is Rhode’s first bronzer, 8 shades, cream formula, peptides and tamanu oil, clinically tested to last 8 hours.
- Rhode Highlight Milk ($28) is Rhode’s first highlighter, 4 shades, built on the Glazing Milk formula with subtle shimmer.
- Both launch June 9, 2026 at noon ET on rhodeskin.com.
- The collection also includes limited-edition Peptide Lip Tints, permanent new Lip Shape shades, a Pocket Brush, and summer accessories.
Rhode was acquired by e.l.f. Beauty for $1 billion in 2025 and generated $212 million in net sales in the 12 months ending March 2026.
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