This Year's Blush Goes All the Way to the Temples: Dusty Rose and Terracotta in Pinterest 2026 Trends are So Hot

People no longer just want a generic bob; they are searching specifically for a “textured French bob.” They aren’t just looking for red nail polish, but specifically a “deep red cat-eye manicure.” We pulled the four most noteworthy makeup, hair, and skincare shifts of the year from the report, and one new blush technique in particular will make you want to grab your brushes immediately.

Taking Blush to the Temples (Cheeky Flush)

If you only learn one new makeup trick this year, it has to be this blush-focused technique. Instead of carefully keeping color just on the apples of your cheeks, the current trend is to diffuse the blush over a wider area, sweeping it right up to the highest point of your cheekbones and even extending it into your temples. It mimics the slightly tipsy, romantic natural flush you get when you run into someone you have a crush on.

For shades, dusty rose and terracotta are especially popular, with searches for these keywords up 189% and 164% respectively. Paired with a soft-matte base and a softly blurred lip, the whole look gives off an instant mood. Picking a color is definitely the hard part—both shades are incredibly tempting.

The Return of Icy and Metallic Tones (Arctic Frost)

If you are tired of warm earthy tones, eye makeup is quietly starting to cool down. Looks with a futuristic, icy sheen are making a comeback. Everything from silver eyeliner and sheer icy blue eyeshadow to metallic, glossy lips with a Y2K vibe are trending in search.

You don’t need to go over the top with your eye makeup. Just adding a touch of silver highlighter to the inner corners of your eyes or drawing a thin silver liner at the outer corners gives you a subtle, light-catching sparkle that feels incredibly special.

An Airy French Bob (Bob Behavior)

Short hair has been popular for a few seasons now, but this year the shape is getting much more relaxed. Instead of a blunt, clean-cut look, styles with shaggy layers and slightly curled ends are taking over.

Specifically, searches for a “French bob with wispy bangs” have surged by 394%. This haircut works with your natural hair texture and doesn’t take much styling time. A slightly messy, airy finish actually looks best, so feel free to show this exact phrase to your stylist at your next salon visit.

Skincare-Level Care from Scalp to Body (Skinvested)

Skincare has long moved past just the face. From scalp exfoliation to post-shower body care, people are extending “skincare-grade” treatments to their entire bodies. The report points out that body washes with glycolic acid, dry body brushing, and even retinol body lotions are getting more attention.

Additionally, a scalp detox has become part of routine daily care. Treating shower time as a daily reset ritual and taking good care of yourself from head to toe is the kind of visible little change that truly feels inspiring.

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