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Spring's 'Brontë Blush' Trend Brings a Romantic, Windswept Look
Top makeup artists share how to achieve the season's freshest beauty look inspired by Margot Robbie's 'Wuthering Heights' character.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Spring's latest beauty trend is all about a windswept, romantic flush of color on the cheeks, dubbed the 'Brontë blush.' Inspired by Margot Robbie's look as Catherine Earnshaw in 'Wuthering Heights,' the trend features a diffused, imperfectly placed blush that creates a believable, just-in-from-the-cold effect. Makeup artists recommend layering cream and powder blush formulas in soft, warm tones to achieve the natural, 'real skin' look.
Why it matters
The 'Brontë blush' marks a shift away from the impossibly glowy complexions that have dominated in recent years, offering a more raw and romantic look that feels grounded in reality. As the seasons change, this transitional makeup style bridges the gap between winter's matte layers and summer's bronzed glow.
The details
To recreate the 'Brontë blush,' makeup artists recommend starting with a sheer base and building up color gradually on the apples of the cheeks and slightly across the bridge of the nose. Cream blush formulas should be layered first, then set with a light dusting of powder blush in coordinating tones. The key is to keep the coverage light and diffused, avoiding harsh lines or heavy sculpting. Shade selection is crucial, with makeup artists suggesting soft rosy or peach tones for fair skin, warmer corals for medium complexions, and richer berries or reds for deeper skin tones.
- Margot Robbie's 'Brontë blush' look was recently spotted at the Wuthering Heights premiere.
- The Spring/Summer '26 runways have confirmed the trend, with blush being a standout look at shows like Rabanne and Chloé.
The players
Margot Robbie
An actress who has embraced the 'Brontë blush' look both on-screen and on the red carpet.
Pati Dubroff
A makeup artist who broke down Margot Robbie's 'Brontë blush' look in an Instagram tutorial.
Jamie Genevieve
A makeup artist and founder of the VIEVE brand, who shares tips for achieving the 'Brontë blush' look.
Keeley Wilson
A makeup artist who discusses the 'Brontë blush' trend and how it differs from previous makeup looks.
Diane Kendall
The lead makeup artist at the Rabanne Spring/Summer '26 show, who created a sun-kissed, 'Brontë blush'-inspired look.
What they’re saying
“Margot Robbie's 'Brontë blush' feels raw and romantic. The modern look is less structured and sculpted; there's less focus on carving out cheekbones or going overly glossy. It should look like it belongs to your complexion, not like it's sitting on top of it.”
— Jamie Genevieve, Makeup artist and founder of VIEVE (Hello)
“There's a rawness to this trend. It looks real, as if warmth has naturally risen to the surface of the skin.”
— Keeley Wilson, Makeup artist (Hello)
The takeaway
The 'Brontë blush' trend offers a refreshing departure from the highly sculpted, overly glossy complexions that have dominated in recent years. By embracing a more natural, wind-bitten flush of color, this look brings a sense of rawness and romance to spring beauty, reflecting a shift towards a more believable, 'real skin' aesthetic.
