Every spring, one hue reigns supreme, and in the case of 2026, that hue is without a doubt coral, taking down every other contender, including peach and orange, without breaking a sweat. And while there have been times when I found myself hesitant to trust coral, especially due to its past reputation for being slightly dated, the way it has been applied this time around is completely unlike anything before.
Tasha Reiko Brown, who happens to be the beauty ambassador at Chanel and whose expertise lies in painting the faces of celebrities for those magazines we all flip through, says that this year’s difference is all about the technique. In years past, coral application was all about structure: blending it across the apples of our cheeks. But this year is about watercolor, and it involves smudging it lightly up high on our cheeks until we reach the temples—and stopping there.
While I’ve been rocking the Chanel Joues Contraste in Corail Tentation, you do not have to go all out and buy Chanel. The Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Joy creates the same stain effect, and at a lower price point. All you need is to create layers – apply your cream or liquid first, and perhaps some powder later if you wish, but avoid heavy contours because coral blush does not require any more accentuation than itself. Complete the look with well-defined eyebrows, tinted lip balm, and mascara. That is all!
Why it works
It is the best of both worlds because coral is the perfect balance of pink and orange, creating warm hues that brighten up the complexion without making it muddy. For darker skin types, it will give you an extra pop. Fair-skinned ladies get warmth from coral where they cannot always get it from pink shades.
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