According to Fresha, a leading beauty and wellness booking platform, spring makeup trends are already out in full force. "Spring 2026 will see a wide variety of makeup trends, and as this time of year represents a 'fresh start' as nature awakens from the long winter, I believe it's a great time to try something new," says Fresha beauty expert Annabelle Taurua. One trend I spotted in the top 10 of spring's biggest makeup trends so far is apricot blush—search data shows interest in the term is up nearly 50 percent from last year.
The pale peachy-orange hue creates a pop of color in an instant, imparting a healthy, natural flush that looks like cheeks are constantly sun-kissed. Whether yellow- or pink-toned, apricot blush is inviting and romantic on all skin tones and can be worn as subtle or as bold as you wish. Below, we're sharing our favorite apricot blushes for spring.
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Gucci’s first foray into blush was “made for pure creative expression,” says the brand. The designer’s pressed powder is made with hyaluronic acid, shea butter and black rose oil for a healthy dose of hydration and antioxidants with each swipe. Tender Apricot is a soft, pale-orange shade that imparts the most natural-looking glow.
BUY NOW - $49
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This vitamin E–rich cheek tint imparts a dewy, sheer flush that builds seamlessly with no patchiness. Lusitano, a soft peach, is a newer addition to the collection; if you’re looking for something a little more neutral, Terracotta, a warm crème, also works as an apricot-toned hue.
BUY ON MERIT - $30
BUY ON SEPHORA - $30
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You only need the tiniest bit (seriously—tiny) of Rare Beauty's Soft Pinch Liquid Blush to get the natural flush the name “Soft Pinch” comes from. Virtue is a beigey peach with a radiant finish.
BUY ON ULTA - $25
BUY ON SEPHORA - $25
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BerryFlux Vita (raspberry), jojoba seed oil and vitis vita fruit (grape) extract help this beloved blush stick replenish skin for a smoother, suppler finish alongside a pretty wash of natural color. Minette is a luminous peach with pink undertones.
BUY NOW - $48
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Rhode's hero product, Pocket Blush, gives a "satiny, diffused flush," as seen daily on founder Hailey Bieber. Freckle is a neutral peach that warms any skin tone.
BUY ON RHODE - $25
BUY ON SEPHORA - $25
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Glossier's OG liquid cheek tint is foolproof for dressing up your look with a lit-from-within flush. And the best news? You need less than a pea-sized amount to get it. (I’ve had several tubes for years.) Beam is the prettiest soft peach.
BUY NOW - $24
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Made with elderberry, licorice root and plant-derived glycerin to protect, brighten and hydrate skin, Dew Blush starts as a subtle tint, but the lightweight formula builds seamlessly until you reach your desired wash of color. Hottie is a pinkish-papaya shade.
BUY ON SAIE - $26
BUY ON SEPHORA - $26
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Patrick Ta’s viral cream-over-powder blush technique led to one of the most viral blushes in recent memory, the Major Headlines Double-Take Blush Duo. Soft Launch is a new shade addition that feels inherently spring-like and will leave you with a fresh flush.
BUY NOW - $40
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This powder blush boasts hydrating ingredients like squalane and HydraBerry and reduces redness with fermented arnica. Pomelo Peach is a soft orange shade with a natural finish.
BUY ON HAUS LABS - $32
BUY ON SEPHORA - $32
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ILIA's Soft Focus Blurring Blush was inspired by “the blurring effect of a camera lens.” The talc-free formula is lightweight, smoothing and features the subtlest light-filtering powders. Flutter is an ultra-flattering neutral peach.
BUY ON ULTA - $36
BUY ON ILIA - $36
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Makeup By Mario's Soft Pop blush gives the cheeks a plumped, dewy look that’s perfect for spring. (The sheer flush also features pearlescent pigments that polish the whole “no makeup makeup” look.) Just Peachy is a bright, luminescent coral.
BUY NOW - $34
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Don’t let the insanely affordable price of e.l.f.'s Camo Liquid Blush fool you; it’s viral because millions of shoppers can’t quit the high-quality formula. Case in point: the Camo Liquid Blush is packed with pigment that lasts all day and blends seamlessly into skin for a soft, dewy finish. Peach Perfect is a light peachy pink.
BUY ON ELF - $8
BUY ON ULTA - $8
