Peach is the new Pink.

Peach is Pink’s hotter, older sister. While the two colours may be closely related, and often mistaken, their differences are in their subtleties.

According to basic colour theory, pink is associated with everything light, playful and innocent. It has remained the universal symbol of femininity for, well, decades now. While a more vibrant shade of pink (Lucky, Rare Beauty) may hold a more eccentric energy it still remains as playful and juvenile as a more romantic one (Rosy Glow, Dior). This shows that despite the wide array of shades and hues which fall into this category, they overall resonate with the same idea of silly, youthful sweetness.

So, it’s no surprise that pink reminds me of my childhood. From Victoria’s Secret to My Little Pony, pink played a major role in feminine marketing during the early 2000s. There was a massive emphasis on cheeky playfulness in Western culture. This was the height of Rom Coms, the Disney Channel and Reality TV. Everything was tongue-in-cheek and hyper-feminine.

Skipping forward to the modern day, we find ourselves in an economic mess; everyone is struggling. We no longer have the luxury of ignorant childhood bliss. We’re getting older and losing that light-heartedness that we once relished. Perhaps this was the catalyst for the revival of Y2K; we seem to be reliving time quite literally. Even the hashtag ‘Y2K’ has 26.5 billion views on TikTok. It’s a nostalgic pandemic. Pink has recently taken social media by storm with the resurrection of Barbie, mini skirts and lipgloss. Everyone wants to tap into their ultra-feminine fantasy and using pink is the easiest way to do this.

And we can see this through a makeup lens as well. Barbie tone blush has been swarming all over the makeup industry, and almost everyone has been incorporating this into their glam routine. The viral demand for the Dior Backstage Blush in ‘Rosy Glow’ is the biggest example of this. Even the pink under-eye trend has expanded globally. It’s been a staple in everyone’s makeup kit for two years now.

However, there’s a new girl in town: Peach.

While extremely similar to pink, peach plays more on orange hues exuding a sense of maturity and sensuality. It has a calming effect on the mind. Peach encourages us to see ourselves as the woman we want to be, as opposed to the little girl we once were. It’s less juvenile than pink. The warmth of the orange base hints to a flourishing confidence. It leaves no room for reminiscing. The colour is extremely versatile as anyone can pull it off, no matter their undertone. If you’re on the paler side I suggest a lighter pinky-peach while darker skin tones can opt for a more punchy orangey-peach. The colour is so universal. It looks extremely sexy yet natural as it blends perfectly into the warmth of bronzers. It truly elevates your base to a seamless level. The orange undertones give the skin a healthy illusion with a hint of intrigue.

Now that autumn has arrived, there is no better time to incorporate a peach blush into your kit. Warming up your skin with this colour can make you stand out against the cool, foggy October mist. It’s the season of new thrills; time to ditch the ‘innocent’ pink.

So, without further ado, here are my favourite peach blushes for AW23:

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Patrick Ta Cream and Powder Blush Duo in 'Who is She'

Refy Cream Blush in 'Peach'

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Blush Wand in 'Peach Pop'

Mac Glow Play Blush in 'That's Peachy'

Kiko Unlimited Peach Blush in '08 Universal Peach'

Fenty Cheeks Out Cream Blush in 'Peach Face'

Dior Backstage Blush in '004 Coral'

Made by Mitchell Blursh in 'Peach Sugar'

Makeup by Mario Soft Plush Powder Blush in 'Creamy Peach'

Hourglass Ambient Blush in 'Incandescent Electra (Cool Peach)'

Loreal Infallible Blush in 'Life's a Peach'