Shelby Ann's Rode vs. CoverGirl Blush Balm Comparison
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GrailPeople · Generated April 21, 2026
In a December 2025 TikTok, creator Shelby Ann (@shelbyannbell) swatched and compared the Rode Pocket Blush and CoverGirl Blush Balm, calling out several shade similarities and formula differences.
Rode Pocket Blush in Sleepy Girl
Shelby Ann said, "The Rode formula is a little bit more dewy." She loved the shade, noting, "I think it's like so pretty for the summer." When comparing it to a CoverGirl shade, she found "the shades are pretty similar."
Rode Pocket Blush in Toasted Teddy
She noted this shade "definitely does have a little bit more luminosity to it." Shelby Ann mentioned, "I could not find these anywhere in store," but concluded "they look very similar on" to its CoverGirl counterpart.
CoverGirl Blush Balm in Midnight Plum
"This is also a gorgeous formula," Shelby Ann said. She compared it to Rode's Plum shade, noting "The Rode one just has a little bit more depth to it." Overall, she thought "these are absolutely stunning."
CoverGirl Blush Balm in Pink Sprinkle
Shelby Ann praised this formula, saying it "blends out like a dream." She called these blushes "so pigmented and so beautiful," and declared Pink Sprinkle "the pink cheek of my dreams."
Rode Pocket Blush in Sprinkle
Comparing it to CoverGirl's Pink Sprinkle, she said, "These are both really beautiful bright pinks." Shelby Ann added, "I love a pink cheek so much," and called "Miss Road Sprinkle, gorgeous."
CoverGirl Blush Balm in Toasted Chai
Shelby Ann noted "The CoverGirl one also has a really beautiful luminosity to it." When swatched next to Rode's Toasted Teddy, she found "they look pretty identical." She was impressed that "there are so many shades."
Rode Pocket Blush in Plum
"Both formulas are absolutely beautiful," she stated. Comparing it to CoverGirl's Midnight Plum, she pointed out "This one is a little bit deeper in tone." She added, "I definitely think you could build it up."
CoverGirl Blush Balm in Sleepy Mauve
Shelby Ann observed "The CoverGirl shade is definitely more pink" than Rode's Sleepy Girl. She reiterated that "this formula, the Blush Balm, is absolutely stunning," and highlighted its affordability: "You can't beat that for $9.99."