Have you seen Wuthering Heights yet? If you have, you'll know exactly what this beauty mood board is all about. While Emerald Fennell's cinematic interpretation strayed pretty far from the original novel, this fresh take on the classic really got my beauty-inspiration wheels turning. The costumes, cinematography, and overall aesthetic of the movie were a sight to behold—matched only by lead Margot Robbie's "soft girl" makeup.
Terry Barber, MAC Cosmetics's director of makeup artistry, says this acted as the sounding board for the Brontëcore beauty trend taking over my For You page. "It's about a more soft-focus, romantic beauty devoid of any sharp lines and defining contours," he says. "Think low-key eyes, outdoorsy flushed cheeks, and blushed, unlined lips. In terms of color, it's about opting for shades which look like heightened versions of tones that are already in the skin—as if you've just come in from cold weather. It's a shadowy halo around the eye with no mascara, a ruddy pink 'pinched' stain worn high on the apples of the cheek and rubbed into the lip. All of this [is] on a canvas of soft-matte, blurry skin."
There's lots to unpack here, so I created the ultimate cheat sheet for this beauty aesthetic. As a self-proclaimed lazy girl when it comes to my makeup, I'm really into this vibe. Below, Barber is sharing a few products to get us started on our own Brontëcore beauty journeys, and I included the items I'll be using to hop on this trend.
To achieve the "lit from within," ethereal glow Robbie has in the film, there's never been a better serum to get the job done. It supports soft, supple, glowing skin with ingredients like ashwagandha and chicory-root extract. I've been dying to get my hands on it because I've seen what it can do along with the rest of the brand's incredible products.
According to Barber, this Lip Cheek Mousse from MAC was practically made for this trend. "It's a pretty foolproof flush in a soft suede finish," he says. It has more of a matte finish but leaves a beautiful, soft color on the skin that whispers "windswept" like no other.
I prefer a foundation that has a dewier finish, and while Robbie's makeup in the film is often understated and soft, her skin still looks flawlessly luminous. This serum foundation is the perfect companion to create the look. It keeps your skin fresh, radiant, and hydrated throughout the day with next to no creasing, which is no small miracle for dry and dehydrated skin.
Barber says that this cream shadow from MAC is a key product to master the naturally flushed look. "This provides a subtle 'there but not there' wash of color around the eye," he says. While it has a bit of shimmer, it perfectly emanates the film's subtle glow.
If anything screams 1800s romance, it's this whimsical eye shadow palette from Flower Knows. Shadows from this brand don't lack in pigment but still give that soft, ethereal glow, which is exactly what this aesthetic is all about.
This new fragrance offering from Miu Miu completely fits the Wuthering Heights bill. It's fresh, solar, and bright with juicy notes of mango, coconut milk, and osmanthus. It's unapologetically feminine, rich, and velvety all at the same time.
Danessa Myricks products never miss—period. This soft, low-light highlighter will help you get the look. TBH, I wouldn't be surprised at all if it was the actual product used on Robbie in the film. It's a perfect match to the wash of color on her cheeks!
This mirror is just so dang cute. It matches Fennell's Wuthering Heights aesthetic so perfectly. While the film does dive into a tragic romance, Fennell focuses on moments of quiet beauty in the film, too, like a snowy night, a beautifully arranged dining table, and opulent home décor.
I don't usually prefer a powder foundation myself, but Barber says this OG formula from MAC is perfect if you aren't a fan of wearing luminous foundation. He describes this as having a blurring effect, smoothing pores and giving a clean, soft-matte look to the skin.
These soft pinks and nudes with a few deeper shades mixed in are so fun to play with and can be paired with a nude or rosy lip to really accent the look.
Naturally flushed color is the key here, and this stain from Benefit ensures uniformity on the cheeks and lips. You can also dab a tiny bit on the eyelids to really lock in the look.
This matte lip shade is a dead ringer for one worn by Robbie in the film. It's such a beautiful, soft nude-pink that doesn't lean glossy but is still bold enough to make a statement.
At one point in the film, Robbie wears a stunning silver-blue eye shadow on her lids, and she looks like a literal princess. You can play around with adding this to your look to give it extra pop.