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The moment Gigi Hadid arrived at the 2026 Met Gala, team Vogue was reminded of a blush technique that make-up artists swear by, which looks flattering on everyone, at any age, whether you are 20 or 60. Sheer, buildable blush – which was trending this spring, courtesy of Emerald Fennell, Wuthering Heights. Dewy and pink, this sort of blush – nicknamed Brontë blush – creates a radiant, almost flushed look. Like you’ve just been running through the moors.
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If you’re hoping to replicate the Brontë blush, product application matters. Instead of simply dotting the blush on the apples of your cheeks, consider blending the excess on your eyelids and dusting the arch of your eyebrows. This will give you a rejuvenating lift, mimicking the natural flush that you would get from a brisk winter walk. To accentuate the blush effect even further, forgo mascara altogether – as Hadid did for the event.
Taking the Brontë blush trend to new heights, Hadid told Vogue that her Maybelline New York Cloudtopia Cheek Matte Mousse Blush, would steal the show. “It is something that really brings the story of romance. It’s like a girl running out of a romantic, foggy, moonlit garden where she just had an amazing night with the love of her life,” she added. The look was drawn together by her sheer, bespoke Miu Miu dress, inspired by two of the house’s references from 1998 and 2011, respectively.
