Emily DiDonato’s Current Fave Blush Is the Perfect Rich Berry Hue for Winter: Get the Look

The blush blindness propaganda has no place in this model’s makeup realm.

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Don’t let anyone tell you different: Blush blindness is not a thing. In fact, we argue the more blush, the better. And Emily DiDonato is the perfect example of why we're standing by our statement.

The model gave her Instagram fans a glimpse into the beauty regimen she brought with her into the new year. For 2026, she's keeping her go-to blush product right by her side to ensure she has rosy cheeks all year long. As seen in her Jan. 6 video, she applied a generous amount of product to the higher cheekbones and the bridge of her nose before blending the blush with her dual-sided brush.

The result? Softly tinted pink cheeks that are warm, inviting and the perfect way to ensure her new year goes as glamorously as the previous ones have.

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Needless to say, DiDonato is not going to leave her audience hanging. She credited the must-have beauty product and also made sure to list which vibrant and beautiful shade she uses. And now that all the details have been revealed, here's how you can also look as adorable as ever in this model’s go-to blush staple.

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Pat McGrath Blush

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Pat McGrath’s Divine Cream Blush: Legendary Glow Color Balm ($29) should be your next makeup purchase for the simple fact that easy to blend and super simple to apply. The creamy texture of the product is light, while the feel is as smooth as butter. It’s the ideal formula to result in a smudge-proof blush you’re going to love.

DiDonato swears by the “Forbidden Fleur - Rich Berry” shade, a pigmented tone that’s great for any season, especially the colder months when the skin could use a hint more color. Pick this hue not just because of its versatility, but also because of its richness.

Blush brushes

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Any blush brush should do the trick in ensuring your product is distributed as seamlessly as possible. However, if you’ve been searching high and low for a brand that just gets it right, then look no further than this Summer Fridays Blush Brush ($28).

Both ends of the brush are made up of soft, strong bristles that allow you to blend or build product effortlessly. It earns some extra points for being compact—that way, you don’t have to worry about the tool taking up too much space in your collection.

Another dual-ended blush brush to give a whirl includes Patrick Ta’s Dual Ended Blush Brush ($46) or the Dual Ended Precision Blush Brush ($40).

With these products, blush blindness never felt so right.

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