Pumpkin Spice Blush Is Fall’s Coziest Makeup Trend

‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice everything—pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin spice candles, and even pumpkin spice chardonnay (we have Trader Joes to thank for that.) Fall is in finally in full swing, which means that the leaves—and the beauty trends—are changing.

One of our favorites? The “pumpkin spice” blush trend all over our For You page. It’s cozy, easy, and the perfect way to get into the fall spirit. Ahead, read on to learn more about the viral makeup trend, and how to get the look.

The Trend

The words “pumpkin spice” are enough to instantly transport you to a crisp autumn morning: you’re bundled up in an infinity scarf with a PSL in hand and basking in the fiery glow of fall foliage. Pumpkin spice blush is the makeup equivalent of that memory, it’s warm, toasty, and very autumnal.

Alissa Holmes, the creator of sunset blush and chrome blush, is also the mastermind behind pumpkin spice blush. Since she posted her pumpkin spice blush combo, it’s been living in my head rent-free. Combining the sun-kissed goodness of a liquid bronzer with the warmth of an orange-toned blush, pumpkin spice blush is at once cozy and chic. An added bonus: it pairs perfectly with all kinds of fall lip combos.

How to Get the Look

In her TikTok, Holmes starts out with a few dots of the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand, applying it along the cheekbone. She follows it up with a pinch of the Glossier Cloud Paint (a little goes a long way!) in the shade Dawn, placing it above the bronzer.

Of course, orange blush isn’t one-size-fits-all. For a sun-drenched, toasty flush, opt for a burnt orange or terracotta shade like the Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder in Jubilee. For a more effortless wash of orange, a peachy blush like the Tower 28 BeachPlease Blush in Rush Hour is perfect.

Holmes tops it all off with a subtle halo of the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Highlighter Wand, blending all three products at once with a buffing brush for a cozy autumnal glow. And there you have it, your new go-to fall makeup. Just add a PSL.