Top 5 Blush Colors for Fall 2024

There are some makeup trends you’re probably ready to retire for fall, but if a pretty natural flush or bold, colorful cheeks are part of your ideal autumnal aesthetic, blush should stay front and center in your routine. 

While we believe blush has always been relevant, the makeup staple has experienced an undeniable and well-deserved spike in popularity over the past few years. It’s a year-round tool that can serve as a focal point to your entire look, enhance your natural features, or balance out a more dramatic eye or lip, but certain colors and finishes certainly scream “fall vibes” more than others. 

Not sure which shades to pair with your crisp trench coat, comfy knits, and (duh) PSL? We’re breaking down the top blush colors to dust on the apples of your cheeks this fall. 

The Top Five Trending Blush Colors to Try for Fall 2024

Cinnamon Spice

Swap out summer-y corals for orange-y blush hues with a little more richness and warmth to it, like cinnamon or terracotta. ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush in Maiden’s Blush, a pretty, cinnamon-pink shade, is the perfect choice for creating this look. It’s also ideal for those who prefer more neutral makeup looks or a no-makeup makeup vibe. 

You can also streamline your routine for busy fall mornings by choosing a product in this color family with a luminizing, glow-enhancing finish that functions as both a dewy bronzer and a highlighter, like Buriti Bronzer. While not a blush, it’ll help you achieve that warm, lit-from-within glow. 

Makeup to Pair With Cinnamon Blush: Lisa, an RMS Artist Expert, suggests pairing a more neutral blush look with a smoldering smoky eye and a neutral lip. For a bronze eye, reach for Eyelights Cream Eyeshadow in Flare. For a deeper brown-hued smoky eye, try Eye Polish in Magnetic. 

Moody Mauves 

Make way for blush in moodier mauve hues with dusty rose and or violet undertones. It’s not too far removed from your classic, rosy blush hue, but feels slightly more autumnal and pairs well with jewel tones that typically dominate the winter season. One of our favorites is ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush in Kir Royale.

Makeup to Pair with Mauve Blush: Whether you opt for something that leans pink or purple, you can use the romantic color to create a monochromatic makeup look, as it wears beautifully on the eyes, cheeks, and lips. It’s a trend that consistently shows up all over red carpets and social media and is showing no signs of slowing down. Use Lip2Cheek in Demure, a soft rose with a hint of mauve, on your lips and cheeks and dap on Eyelights Cream Eyeshadow in Halo, a ruby brown, on your lids to ace the look. If Kir Royale is your pick, RMS Artist Expert Lisa suggests pairing it with Legendary Serum Lipstick: The Nudes in Pamela and Straight Line Kohl Eye Pencil in Plum Definition. 

Berry Tones 

Berry-hued, vampy lipstick shades are a fall makeup staple, and the plum tones are worth adding to your blush routine too. We love ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush in Hanky Panky. The buildable formula, infused with skin-loving Wildcrafted Buriti and Oganic Jojoba Oils, delivers a stunning magenta-plum pigment and a glowy finish. These deeper pinks and purples look gorgeous on all skin tones and can be used to create both a subtle blush moment or a more dramatic, draped look. Prefer a cream blush? Reach for fan-favorite Lip2Cheek in Illusive. RMS Founder and Master Makeup Artist Rose-Marie Swift says it gives the skin a beautiful pop of color. Dap it on with your fingertips to both your lips and the apples of your cheeks. 

Makeup to Pair with Berry Blush: Lisa, an RMS Artist Expert, recommends pairing a berry blush look with the Eyelights Cream Eyeshadow in Blaze, a silvery mauve shade, black eyeliner, and the Tinted Daily Lip Balm in Twilight Lane, a color-coordinating berry lipstick. 

Soft Pink

There are so many different ways to wear soft pink blush (across the bridge of your nose, layered up up to your temples, and on the apples of your cheeks, to name a few), so if looking to invest in a product that adds versatility to your makeup routine, a rose-hued blush is it. It’s the perfect guinea pig for all the TikTok blush trends that are dominating your feed. Reach for ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush in French Rosé. It glides effortlessly over your skin, leaves behind an illuminating finish, and of course, the perfect flush. 

Makeup to Pair with Soft Pink Blush: Really, the sky’s the limit here — soft pink blush wears well with pretty much any eye or lip look. Keep things simple with a glossy lip and fluttery lashes courtesy of our Straight Up™ Volumizing Peptide Mascara. 

Bright Red 

If you’re on BeautyTok, there’s a chance you already came across Rose-Marie’s video that has sparked the red blush trend. According to our founder, red blush can help you achieve an incredibly natural-looking flush because of its depth and ability to create a believable sun-kissed vibe. 

Makeup to Pair with Red Blush: Opt for a similar color palette on your lips with more of a brick or tawny red lipstick shade like our Legendary Serum Lipstick in Audrey. 

Tips for Applying Blush in the Fall 

Choose the Right Consistency for Your Skin Type

If dryness is a concern for you come fall and winter and you're worried your blush is going to draw attention to, or further aggravate dry, flay patches of skin, stick with cream blushes, or opt for a powder formula infused with moisturizing ingredients like our ReDimension Hydra Blush. 

Layer Cream and Powder for a Longer-Lasting Look 

If you struggle with your blush fading throughout the day or simply want a bolder look, RMS Artist Expert Lisa recommends layering your cream and powder blush. Just be sure to choose blush formulas in similar colors. 

Start With a Subtle Application, Then Build

“Always start with little of the product and then apply more if needed,” says Lisa. “It's much easier to add more blush, than take it away.” Not sure what color is right for you? For a natural look that compliments your skin tone, Lisa suggests looking at the tone of your lips and then choosing a blush that’s one to two shades brighter or darker.