Frosty pink finishes are coming for every beauty trend this spring. We’ve fully embraced ballet slipper-inspired lips and nails, and now ballet blush is stealing the show. The look might give you déjà-vu—it’s one of many beauty trends with Y2K roots that have gone mainstream again in 2026. But with a modern spin, it’ll fit right into your current makeup routine.
“The ballet blush trend is resonating so deeply now because people are craving softness; there is a major desire to romanticize the everyday, and your beauty look is included,” says Tiesha Williams, professional makeup artist and Black Radiance brand ambassador. “Ballet-core as a whole has had a massive revival, and blush is one of the most-accessible entry points.”
As with frosty pink ballet-slipper lips, “The Y2K trend has definitely pushed this to the forefront and TikTok has exploded with it,” celebrity makeup artist Allan Avendaño told Glamour. In 2026, “This look also adds another dimension to other trends like glowing dewy skin and Douyin makeup.”
Ready to add some sugarplum fairy vibes to your blush game? Below, find all the expert-approved tips you need to nail the ballet blush trend.
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What is ballet blush?
The ballet blush look brings the softness and subtle sheen of light pink satin to the cheeks. The finish sits between matte and dewy to create an illuminated effect. Rather than mimicking a natural flush, it leans into cool-toned baby pinks—a pop of color that’s bright enough to notice, but not so bold that it overpowers your complexion.