2025 Was The Year Of Blush | Vogue

When looking back at all the major makeup moments (and there were many ) this past year, nothing quite matched blush's reach and influence. Whether you were aimlessly scrolling or looking for some beauty inspo on the red carpet or at Fashion Week , flushed cheeks were everywhere. Experts all agree that 2025 was the year of blush.

"[It] has become the modern statement piece," celebrity makeup artist Misha Shahzada tells Vogue . "It adds dimension, energy, and a pop of color without requiring a full face. It's an effortless way to look polished and expressive while keeping the overall look minimal and refined."

"I think people are looking for ways to reclaim their power," echoes celebrity makeup artist and host of "Backseat Beauties" Vincent Oquendo . "Blush is the great signifier of health, good health. I feel like now more than ever, we really want to feel like our best selves."

With that, let's take a very short trip down memory lane over the best blush trends this past year that we'll probably take with us in 2026.

Of the many fun ways to get that natural-looking flush, six trends defined blush's biggest moments this year. They include:

One of Shahzada's favorite blush looks was for actor Daisy Edgar-Jones, on whom she used the product to warm the entire complexion. "We went with a sun-kissed blush that really warmed up her complexion and pulled the whole look together," Shahzada says.