No glam look is complete without perfectly flushed cheeks, but instead of a seamless gradient, a more lived-in look is taking root this season. Similar to last year’s Brontë blush trend, weathered cheeks are all about capturing that natural, just-came-in-from-the-cold glow. Think Kate Winslet in The Holiday – windswept, rosy-cheeked, and completely unaware of how good she looks. It’s less about nailing the perfect shade and more about recreating the effect cold air leaves on your skin. To help you master romantic, weathered cheeks , we put together a step-by-step guide.
Prep
This pared-back blush look pairs best with a light-to-medium coverage base, so start with a lightweight skin tint that evens out your complexion without masking your natural skin. If you need a little more coverage, tap a cream concealer under the eyes and onto any areas that need some extra brightening. Finish with a light mist of setting spray, then get ready for the main event.
Weathered Cheeks
For perfectly imperfect weathered cheeks, reach for a low-to-medium coverage blush. While ultra-pigmented formulas might normally be the goal, this look is all about keeping things sheer and skin-like. Apply the blush to the lower mid-face, slightly beneath the cheekbones, concentrating the color in that area rather than sweeping it upward as you typically would. Finish with a natural-looking highlighter, tapping it onto the highest points of the cheeks for a subtle, dewy sheen.
The result? That effortlessly rosy, girl-next-door warmth that looks less like makeup and more like you’ve just spent the afternoon outside.
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Similar to last year’s Brontë blush trend, weathered cheeks are all about capturing that natural, just-came-in-from-the-cold flush. To help you master the look, we put together a step-by-step guide.
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