The buzz surrounding Wuthering Heights is undeniable. From the captivating trailer release in September to the much-anticipated premiere today, the film’s costumes, music, romance, and the intense yearning between Margot Robbie’s Cathy and Jacob Elordi’s Heathcliff have captured society’s attention. Despite being a controversial adaptation for literary traditionalists, beauty editors are eager to uncover the details behind the film’s “fever dream” gothic glam, particularly the “Moorland makeup” and “Brontë Blush” looks.
The flushed cheeks of the cast play a significant role in the storytelling. At the start of the film, the “pomegranate girl” aesthetic symbolizes the wildness and isolation of the characters’ harsh environment—resembling the windswept cheeks one would have after running on the Moors. As the narrative progresses, blush evolves into a symbol of opulence. Siân Miller, the hair and makeup designer for Wuthering Heights, revealed that Isabella, portrayed by Alison Oliver, wears Kylie Cosmetics Hybrid Blush in Winter Kissed ($22), described as the “perfect baby doll pink” that complements Isabella’s naive nature towards Heathcliff.
The significance of blush in the visually stunning Wuthering Heights extends to the red carpet at the film’s global premieres. Makeup artist Pati DuBroff emphasized the importance of blush in Robbie’s LA look, stating, “It’s all about the blush.” To achieve a vibrant blush, DuBroff opted for a soft foundation, eyeshadow, and mascara base, then blended CHANEL’s N°1 de Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm in Red Camellia and Berry Boost to create a custom color. She applied the cream blush on the cheeks and blended it outward for a “windswept flush,” followed by a light dusting of loose powder for a seamless finish. For added depth, she used CHANEL’s Rouge Noir Confidence Eyeshadow and Blush Palette’s sienna shade on the cheeks.
The “Brontë Blushes” of Wuthering Heights