First, we obsessed over Hailey Bieber’s signature glazed donut nails—a minimal, glossy mani that quickly became a cult favorite. Now, beauty enthusiasts have taken the trend up a notch with the jelly donut blush, the dewy makeup look that’s as fresh as a morning pastry. If you love that radiant, lit-from-within glow, this trend might just be your new beauty obsession.
Here’s everything you need to know about the viral jelly donut blush and how to achieve it for that effortless, glassy flush on your cheeks.
What Is the Jelly Donut Blush Trend?
The jelly donut blush trend is as delightful as it sounds. Inspired by the plump, glossy perfection of a jelly-filled donut, this makeup technique takes your cheeks from ordinary to irresistibly radiant. The concept is simple: You layer a highlighter and blush strategically to mimic the “glaze” of the donut, with a pop of color in the center that resembles the sweet jelly filling. The result is a youthful, glowing complexion that appears effortlessly fresh.
Imagine luminous, dewy skin with a soft, diffused flush that looks like it’s glowing from within. Unlike traditional blush application, which focuses on a single layer of color, the jelly donut blush builds dimension and radiance by blending a glassy highlighter with a creamy or liquid blush. It makes use of a circular technique to make the cheeks look youthful, plump, and camera-ready.
How to Achieve the Jelly Donut Blush Look
Ready for this sweet, glossy trend to bring your cheeks to life? Check out the step-by-step tutorial below and get glowing.
1. Prep your skin.
A hydrated base is the key to nailing the jelly donut look. Choose a moisturizer or a primer that gives a healthy, plump finish. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help lock in that hydration.
Hyper Real Serumizer™ Skin Balancing Hydration Serum, P3900, MAC COSMETICS, rustans.com
2. Get your glow on.
Start with your "glaze" base—a liquid or cream highlighter applied directly to the apples of your cheeks. Choose a product that delivers a smooth, glassy finish for a natural, skin-like sheen. Avoid anything with chunky glitter; the goal is to glow, not sparkle.
High Beam Liquid Highlighter, P1300, BENEFIT COSMETICS, sephora.ph
3. Add a pop of color.
Next, layer a cream or liquid blush right in the center of your highlighter. Go for shades that mimic a natural flush, like soft peachy pinks or warm coral tones. This adds that "jelly" pop to the donut-inspired look.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, P1600, RARE BEAUTY, sephora.ph
4. Blend like a pro.
To create that seamless jelly donut effect, blend the highlighter and blush together using your fingertips, a makeup sponge, or a stippling brush. The trick is to blur the edges for a soft, diffused glow while keeping the center of the blush vibrant.
5. Lock it in.
Finish your look with a spritz of dewy setting spray. This step locks in the glow and ensures your cheeks stay deliciously glazed from morning to night.
On Til Dawn Setting Spray, P2230, ONE/SIZE, sephora.ph
Celebrities Looking Sweet with Jelly Donut Blush
These stars shine brighter with their glazed and tinted cheeks, and you can achieve the same effect with the jelly donut blush technique.
LISA
LISA can make anything look good, and this trend is no exception. Like her, you can keep things simple by combining your highlighter with a blush shade that gives you a subtle pop of color.
Sabrina Carpenter
From the Barbie effect to blush blindness, Sabrina Carpenter can’t be excluded from any blush discussion. With the jelly donut technique being quick and easy, it captures what it means to be Short n’ Sweet, just like Sabrina.
Maine Mendoza
That candied glow stays on from day to night. Case in point: Maine Mendoza sparkles with blinding highlights paired with a natural flush.
Chie Filomeno
Whether Chie Filomeno is giving soft or sultry, there’s always a certain sweetness radiating from her. Play around with shades of red and pink, and get glowing like Chie.
BINI's Aiah Arceta
Your jelly donut blush look can make anyone blink twice! Aiah Arceta of BINI, the nation’s girl group, shows that this technique is the cherry on top that your makeup routine needs.
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