3 Dupes for the Chanel Blush Used on Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights
BY JENNY JUNG
Duping the Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Lip and Cheek Balm in Red Camelia worn by Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights.

24 FEB - 2026
Three dupes for every skin type and skin tone.
Makeup artist Siân Miller told Allure that Margot Robbie’s blush in Wuthering Heights was inspired by TikTok’s “pomegranate girl” trend – that juicy, just-bitten, flushed-from-within red. This blush concept is integral to Catherine’s character. If you haven’t watched the film yet, prepare yourself for emotional whiplash. And that’s exactly what a true red flush represents: adrenaline, desire and the visible rush of being overtaken by love.
Beauty insiders have long understood the power of red. In fact, RMS Beauty founder Rose-Marie Swift famously used red blush on Victoria’s Secret models to recreate that naturally aroused flush – the kind that looks like it’s coming from circulation, not a compact. Red works because it mirrors the undertone of blood beneath the skin so that no matter your complexion, it reads as authentic.
It’s no surprise the blush in question is the iconic Chanel N°1 De Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm in Red Camelia. It’s a neutral red with a delicate brightness that’s surprisingly hard to replicate. The formula is balmy, translucent and looks alive on the skin rather than sitting flat. But if you’re not ready to commit to the Chanel price tag, I’ve found three dupes that capture that same hydrated, skin-first flush that's perfectly glassy without the sticky finish.


Clio Glossy Essential Multi Use Makeup Cream: Apple Garden
If you’re chasing the closest formulation dupe, this is it. The texture is strikingly similar: balmy, lightweight and ultra-sheer on first swipe, but easily buildable. It melts into the skin rather than sitting on top, giving that believable, circulation-boosted flush. The shade leans beautifully neutral, capturing that same Red Camelia balance between warmth and freshness.
You can find it at W Cosmetics across Australia and New Zealand, though the website is currently under construction.
Tower 28 Beach Please Lip Cheek Blush: Finest Hour
Aleph Cheek / Lip Tint: Sangha
Lastly, for a local option, Aleph continues to prove why it’s becoming a pioneer in cream formulations. The shade Sangha is bang-on in undertone but significantly more pigmented. This makes it a strong choice for deeper complexions where ultra-sheer balms can disappear throughout the day. It delivers impact while still maintaining that glowy and hydrated finish.

Aleph, Cheek / Lip Tint, Sangha, $62 NZD.
You don’t need Chanel to achieve that flushed-with-adrenaline glow. With Clio, Tower 28 or Aleph, you get a believable red that reads like skin – just in three different finishes and levels of pigment. Hope you find your pick!
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