For me, blush is the first makeup product to change when the seasons do. Foundation, mascara, contour—those stay relatively constant in my routine. But blush? That’s where I really love to play. The deeper shades that carried me through winter suddenly feel a little heavy on my cheeks, and I start gravitating toward brighter colors that give my skin a little life after its hibernation over the past few months.
Of course, the internet has a few ideas about what that color should be. Lately, TikTok has been obsessed with “Wuthering Heights blush”—i.e., a windswept berry hue across the cheeks and nose that looks romantic and slightly undone. But scroll a little further, and you’ll see a whole spectrum of spring cheek colors taking over feeds: bright corals that wake up the complexion, delicate pinks that mimic a natural flush, cool lilac tones that feel unexpectedly fresh, and warm, sunburnt shades that recreate that just-came-back-from-the-Maldives glow.
