A Shimmery New World from Rhode
Get ready to clip, charm, and glow. Rhode is teaming up with muse-ambassador Alexandra Leclerc for a limited-edition collection that shrinks the brand's cult-favourite Pocket Blush into a wearable, shimmery accessory. Launching September 15 at 9am PT exclusively on rhodeskin.com, the Rhode ❤︎ Alexandra Leclerc drop is easily one of the most charming beauty releases of the season — literally.
Leclerc, art historian, Monaco resident, and wife of F1 driver Charles Leclerc, made her Rhode debut in the brand's Fall 2024 campaign. Now she's channelling her whole world — her home, her star sign, her favourite painter, and even her dachshund Leo — into a pocket-sized capsule.
Meet Pocket Pearl
The star of the show is Pocket Pearl ($16), a mini version of Rhode's coveted cream blush reformulated with a reflective, shimmery finish. The lightweight formula melts onto skin, hydrates, and lasts all day for that signature "just-back-from-holiday" flush. Three brand-new shades launch with the collab:
- Gemini – a shimmery candy pink, named for Alexandra's star sign
- Monet – a shimmery apricot, inspired by her favourite artist
- Monaco – a shimmery terracotta, a nod to her home city
Sweet Apple Peptide Lip Tint
Pair Pocket Pearl with the new Peptide Lip Tint in Sweet Apple ($20) — a sheer-but-buildable, shimmery golden brown shade that hydrates and nourishes lips with peptides while delivering high-shine gloss. Bonus: it smells like tart apple candy.
Charms That Turn Blush Into an Accessory
The most talked-about part of the drop? The charms. Both the Rhode Carabiner ($12) and the Flutter Charm ($8, featuring a tiny butterfly) come with a looped cap and jump ring that transform Pocket Pearl into a clip-on charm for your bag, keychain, or belt loop. It's the on-the-go beauty moment TikTok has been waiting for.
How to Wear It: Alexandra's Technique
Leclerc's approach is refreshingly low-key — very much in line with Rhode's skin-first philosophy. Here's how she gets her signature glow:
- Prep with Glazing Milk and Peptide Glazing Fluid
- Warm a dot of Pocket Blush on the back of your hand
- Sweep across the apples of your cheeks and bridge of your nose with a brush, mimicking a light sunburn
- Layer Pocket Pearl on top for a lit-from-within shimmer (no obvious glitter)
- Finish with Sweet Apple on the lips for a bronzed, glossy pout
For fall, she's leaning into the deeper Monaco terracotta on cheeks paired with Sweet Apple — a moody, sun-warmed combination perfect for cooler months.
Mark Your Calendar
The full Rhode ❤︎ Alexandra Leclerc collection lands September 15 at 9am PT / 12pm ET exclusively at [rhodeskin.com](https://www.rhodeskin.com/products/alexandras-set). Given how quickly Rhode's Pocket Blush originally sold out — and how covetable those butterfly charms are — expect this one to fly.
Which shade is going in your cart: Gemini, Monet, or Monaco? 💖
