Move Over, Toasted Teddy—This Will Be the Rhode Blush on Everyone's Cheeks This Summer
Whilst Toasted Teddy has reigned supreme as the favourite Rhode Pocket Blush, there's another shade on the cusp of taking the top spot.
Every now and again, certain blushers seem to define a season. And when it comes to Rhode's iconic Pocket Blushes, Toasted Teddy is the shade I'm always asked about, and this sun-kissed shade has reigned supreme for a while now. However, being the beauty data nerd that I am, I decided to look into the Google searches for the most popular Rhode Pocket Blush shades right now. And it seems there's a new shade that is set to define summer 2026 and be on everyone's cheeks next.
Rhode Tan Line Pocket Blush
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Please welcome to your makeup bag, Tan Line (£25), which is the exact shade Hailey uses in the above video. Whilst this isn't a new shade from Rhode, Google searches for Tan Line are up over 5,000% right now, and my feeds suggest this is about to be a TikTok-viral blush, so I'm betting that it's about to become the new Toasted Teddy for summer 2026. And with so much interest in the cream blush shade, I decided to get my hands on one to see what all the hype is about for myself.
The Shade
Tan Line is a wearable pinky-brown that leans a little warm on the skin. A lot of blush shades scare me, but on my light skin, it's become a new favourite going into summer when I want something pink-leaning, not entering bubblegum territory. It's a stunning shade that I've been wearing day and night, thanks to the adaptable formula that allows you to wear it as a gentle glow or layer for a more intense flush of colour. I have Sleepy Girl, which is similar but leans more mauve-y and cool-toned (which I've been wearing on repeat), but Tan Line feels like it's more summery sister.
The Application
If you're not already familiar with the Pocket Blushes, then you might be wondering what the formula is like. I'll be honest, this is one of my absolute favourites. I've tested upwards of hundreds of blushers as a beauty editor, and this creamy formula is foolproof. I'm forever scared of applying too much blush, but this never happens with this formula. It's buttery soft, easy to blend and melts straight into the skin with a satiny finish. It's a glowy blush, but without any sparkle or shimmer.
A little gives a natural-looking glow, but it's easily built up if you're going for full glam. It's easy enough to dot onto your cheeks and blend with your fingers, as it is to apply with a makeup brush. With the sun-kissed tones of this blush, I like to sweep it across my cheeks, tap a little onto my nose and even apply a little to my hairline and chin to look like I've spent the day in the sun.
My Verdict
I'm so glad I discovered this Rhode Pocket Blush shade. I never really got on with Toasted Teddy—which looks stunning on deeper skin tones than mine—but this feels just as sun-kissed on my light skin tone. My skin is starved of sunshine right now (it's crying out for a summer holiday), but Tan Line brings a healthy glow and warmth to my skin that looks like I've just come back from a week abroad, and I just know I'm going to wear it all summer.
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