Brontë Blush: The Margot Robbie Look Inspired by Wuthering Heights
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Emily Hart
- Beauty
- 7 min read
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By
Emily Hart
- Beauty
- 7 min read
It feels like this year decided to give us a bunch of new makeup trends and approaches. And they all come to us from different eras like the ’90s, the 2000s, and now even the 1800s. After the release of “Wuthering Heights”, social media was overtaken by a new trend inspired by the Victorian era — Brontë Blush.
Imagine a heroine stepping out of a cold fog. Damp air touches her skin, her hair slightly undone. The only thing that truly stands out on her face is the flush on her cheeks. This image of Cathy, embodied by Margot Robbie, quickly moved beyond the cinema screen and took over the hearts of makeup lovers as the new blush trend of 2026. Below, we’ll take a closer look at the aesthetic of this look and what shaped it in the first place.
Where Brontë Blush Found Its Spark
Brontë Blush didn’t emerge as a random technique, but as a continuation of the film’s visual language. The heroine’s look from “Wuthering Heights” was built around restraint — minimal definition, no sharp contouring, a muted color palette.
If we look deeper into Victorian aesthetics, we can see that overt makeup was not typical of the time. An obviously “painted” face was considered a sign of bad taste. A natural flush, however, was associated with strong health — and therefore with status and prosperity.
That idea became the foundation for the film’s main hair and makeup designer, Siân Miller. In an interview with ELLE, she said, “We used makeup and hair as a vehicle, principally with Cathy, to show a passing of time.” [1], explaining that makeup and hair in the film functioned as part of the storytelling rather than as a literal recreation of the period.
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Beyond the Victorian influence, the inspiration also came from an aesthetic assembled from various references. In the same interview, Miller described the film’s mood board as “a wonderful, very evocative mood board full of imagery from fashion, art, photography, film, architecture, the wilderness…”[1].
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What Is Brontë Blush?
What is Brontë Blush? It’s a romantic, slightly windswept flush. The kind that looks like you’ve just stepped in from the cold into a warm room.
The Margot Robbie look that made it viral
Unlike the “lifting” blush technique that’s been popular in recent years—where blush is worn high along the cheekbones, slightly under the eyes, and pulled up toward the temples—Brontë Blush sits lower on the face, closer to the center of the cheeks. Which gives the whole look a softer, more natural feel. The rest of the makeup stays intentionally calm. No bold or sharply defined accents on the eyes or lips.
The clearest example of the Margot Robbie blush look that sparked the trend is her appearance on the red carpet at the “Wuthering Heights” world premiere in Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. A cinematic image brought into real life in a more modern interpretation by celebrity makeup artist Pati Dubroff. Later, on Instagram, she broke down the look in detail and made the focus clear from the start: “It’s all about the blush.”
The Brontë Blush formula
On Instagram, Pati Dubroff explains in detail which products and techniques she used to create Brontë Blush on Margot Robbie.
To get that soft, windswept flush, she mixed together two shades of Chanel N°1 de Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm — Berry Boost and Red Camellia.
Then, she used a light dusting of powder to set the cream layer. After that, she added more depth with Chanel Rouge Noir Confidence by choosing a rosier shade from the palette.
And finally, she took a pink-toned Chanel Baume Essential in Rosée and swept it over the tops of the cheekbones, so the skin looked fresh and subtly lit without going overboard on highlighter.
How to Recreate Brontë Blush
It’s surprising how quickly the Brontë Blush trend moved beyond film and red carpets and landed on TikTok and YouTube. Just yesterday it felt like a pure cinematic aesthetic, and now it’s a viral trend slowly taking over our feeds. Short Brontë Blush tutorials are already popping up, with creators either recreating the look using the original Chanel products from Pati Dubroff’s recommendations or searching for budget-friendly dupes to mimic the same flush. But one thing is clear: Brontë Blush is only getting bigger, and it’s about to be one of the most popular looks for this spring and summer.
The makeup artist Jackie Wyers, in her latest Movie Makeup tutorial inspired by “Wuthering Heights” (2026), shows how to recreate Cathy’s makeup.
She used original Chanel products in the video, but also gave advice on how to create a Chanel Berry Boost DUPE with a similar lipstick, like MAC Diva, Revlon After Hours, Revlon Vampire Love or other berry red that can be sheer out with a balm!
MAC Lipstick Matte Diva
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, 777 Vampire Love
But one of the most popular DUPE on the internet right now are Merit Blush in the shade Postmodern
Merit Blush Postmodern
Brontë Blush for Different Skin Tones
To get the right Brontë Blush effect, choosing a shade that works with your skin tone is essential. There’s no universal color that suits everyone. It’s about testing different variations to find what works best for you. To make it easier, you can begin with a few basic color guidelines.
Fair skin
Soft berry-pink shades with a slight cool undertone work best on fair skin. They help recreate that fresh-from-the-cold flush on the cheeks.
Light-medium and medium skin
Rosewood, warm berry, and cranberry shades look the most balanced on light-medium and medium skin. Slightly deeper tones help the flush stay visible without looking flat.
Tan and deep skin
On deeper skin tones, richer berry, wine-rose, plum, and rosy-brick shades feel the most harmonious. On these complexions, Brontë Blush looks more like a soft veil than a pop of color.
How to apply Brontë Blush
The application stays the same no matter what shade you use. Softly and well diffused blush that slightly shifted toward the center of the face. If it looks natural, like it appeared on its own – you’ve done it right.
Why Brontë Blush Went Viral
In 2026, beauty is definitely leaning into softness. Skin looks more natural, without that extra shine or a heavy matte finish. And makeup overall feels more emotional.
Across seasonal trend reviews, we can see the same idea keeps popping up: romantic blush is back in the spotlight, but in a more wearable and fresh way. Probably this is why the Brontë Blush trend caught on so quickly. And with spring and summer coming up, it’s basically the perfect moment for looks like this.
Besides all of that, honestly, the beauty world is craving a new way to wear blush. Over the past few years, the market has been flooded with new formulas and shades. There are more blushes than ever. So it makes sense to stop adding “just one more” to your makeup collection and start wearing your favorite products in a new way.
More Than a Makeup Trend
Brontë Blush isn’t just another makeup trend of 2026. It’s a way to add a little lightness to your look with a hint of romance, wind, and story.
Coming from the big screen, it feels fresh and has simple technique that is surprisingly easy to recreate on different skin tones.
Brontë Blush is a perfect example that sometimes a soft flush is all it takes to make a look feel full of life. And if you want to add something new to your everyday makeup look, it’s a great option for the warmer season ahead.
Emily Hart
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