Rhode's summer 2026 collection amassed a waitlist of 700,000 people before launch, reflecting the brand's ability to generate pre-launch hype. The range, infused with peptides and ceramides, promises a Hailey Bieber-worthy glow with minimal effort. After a week of wear, our beauty lead shares her honest thoughts on the four new products.
What's in the Rhode Summer 2026 Collection?
The collection includes the Highlight Milk (£28, four shades), Pocket Bronze (£25, eight shades), Peptide Lip Shape (£24, three new shades), and Peptide Lip Tints (£20, three limited-edition shades). The Highlight Milk is described as giving "a touch of glow before you go," with shades ranging from pink pearly to rich bronze. Infused with a ceramide trio, vitamin E, and a mineral complex, it aims to improve skin condition over time. The Pocket Bronze, a bronzer/contour hybrid, offers a creamy, buildable texture for a natural finish.
Zoe's Week of Wear
Our beauty lead, Zoe, tested the range for seven days. She already loved the lip tints and shapes but was surprised by the Highlight Milk. "I've never really got on with highlighters – I often find they either make me look glittery or feel sticky – but a couple of drops of Rhode's offering and I'm glowing," she said. "It gives a subtle, sheer glow that cheats healthy-looking skin." She wore it daily and received multiple compliments on her complexion. The Pocket Bronze also impressed: "Creamy, lightweight, layerable – tick, tick, tick." She mixed the two lightest shades for an all-over bronze and targeted contour.
Expanded Lip Range
The Peptide Lip Tints now come in Colada (pearly peach tan), Macadamia Butter (caramel brown), and Honey Mango (pearly rosy bronze). The Peptide Lip Shapers launch in soft natural beige, cool taupe, and chocolate brown, ensuring a match for every skin tone.
Conclusion
Zoe concluded: "All in all, it's been a good, no, excellent, make-up week thanks to Hailey." The range delivers on its promise of effortless glow and healthy-looking skin, with standout products being the Highlight Milk and Pocket Bronze.
