Cheek Challenge Winter 2026: I'm Ready For My Glow Up, Mr. DeMille.

[danielledanielle]

 

Are you ready for your close up glow up?I want Main. Character. Energy. (Definition in the spoiler....Not to be confused with Main Character Syndrome).

Definition: Main Character 👇🏽

Spoiler

 from psychplus.com

This is allowing yourself to shine, and while you don't need anything tangible to get there, I find a joy in coming up with looks, personas, costumes, playlists and routines/practices. If "fake it to you make it" is a motto you resonate with, you're not alone. Sometimes a really good look/beat is a big help. If you've come across any of my foolery, you might have caught me saying "I'm Beyoncé in my head, ALWAYS" as sort of a nod to this.

The weeks ahead, I want you to select icons from a variety of themes to blush your best. I want you to blush boldly, whatever that means to you, whether it's placement or pigment or even just practice by selecting products as described. If you attribute any of these to a persona, created or in existence, feel free to share.

Instafluence Ingenue (Jan 5-11): is there someone you follow on social media or even here in BIC that you want to pay homage to?  Or choose a blush/cheek product you were influenced into buying.  Character: Faithful Fan

May the Face Card never decline(Jan 12-18): Let's face map!  That's right, contouuuuurrrrr and highlight time!!!  Also, another Beyonce reference that lives in my head rent free. Character: Supermodel.

Heroically Highlighted (Jan 19-25): Give me the glow of your favorite hero.  This can be your favorite product, still/scene from a movie or all of the above. Character: Hero/Role Model 

Scene Stealing Sidekick (Jan 26-Feb 1) - Do you have a blush that just attracts too much attention, AKA steals the scene?  Tap into that scene stealing energy by finding ways to tamp it down or try different placements with it.  You can also align this with your favorite sidekick/secondary character from film/tv/media. Character: Scene Stealer or Breakout Star.

Am I .. The Antihero? (Feb 2-8): Pick a non-blush or hybrid item and blush boldly with it.  Character: the "bad" good guy.

Silver Screen Starlet (Feb 9-15): that's right, give me a look from the GOLDEN ERA of Hollywood.  The character is the title.

Big Screen Baddie (Feb 16-Feb 22): We had the bad good guy, now give me the good bad guy.  That's right..."Very Villainous , not at all demure...". This is a nod to the Evil Queen from Disney (she's so good) as well as our own @Cissy63  for her Evil Queen from last year's Winter Challenge.   Character : obvs, Evil Queen Energy!!

Just Call Me(Feb 23-Mar1)... [Insert alter ego] (Yes. Two Beyonce references.)  Beyonce used to refer to her stage presence as "Sasha Fierce."  If you had to do this with a look, how would it look?  Let me see those alter egos with your boldest blushes. Character: Alter Ego.

[caitbird]

@Titian06  ooh, I love these peachy/coral shades, I bet this was a stunning look! Off to check out Charlotte Holdcroft now - I'm always looking for new inspiration!

[Titian06]

@caitbird - I was about to toss the powder when I got the cream blush.  After trying the two together previously, the powder got a reprieve. 😅

Lexi Jong, Sophia Sees Beauty, and French for a Day are others I follow.  Lexi & Charlotte are the two I watch regularly.

[caitbird]

@Titian06  it's always fun when using or combining products in different ways gives them a new life.

Thanks for the recommendations, I will check them out! 💜

[danielledanielle]

Ooooooh, @Titian06 , how did we go about this? Like a custom mix or a ombre/sunset effect??

[Titian06]

@danielledanielle - I applied the cream blush in the hollows of my cheeks.  It's fairly light.  I added, lightly, the powder blush over top, blending upwards onto my cheekbones.  The highlighter I applied just above my cheekbones and on my temples, blending it downward a bit over the powder blush.

[danielledanielle]

🤔 I like this idea, like a pigment sandwich 🥪 🤣 @Titian06 

[lmaster]

Such a beautiful shade! @Titian06 

[Titian06]

Thanks, @lmaster ! 💖💖💖

[Titian06]

Yesterday's blush was influenced by @bakeamuffin and her love for pink blushes. 💞

- Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick in Mimi

- DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter 017 Nude 

 

[sister13]

Lovely combo! @Titian06 

[Titian06]

Thanks, @sister13 ! 💞  You know pinks aren't my faves, but these two are in regular use. 😱

[caitbird]

@Titian06  you chose beautiful products and colors!

[Titian06]

Thanks, @caitbird ! 😘

[lmaster]

Beautiful choices! @Titian06 

[Titian06]

Thanks, @lmaster ! 💕  These are two of my faves.

[hi2222]

cool

[danielledanielle]

Thanks! @hi2222 ... Feel free to join in!

[greeneyedgirl107]

Love Sunset Boulevard!

[danielledanielle]

@greeneyedgirl107 Oh snap!  I've been saying this gentleman's name incorrectly my entire life 🤣 Going to go edit 🤦🏽‍♀️

[greeneyedgirl107]

@danielledanielle have you seen the movie?  It's good!

[danielledanielle]

Nope! 😭 Sacrilege, I know. @greeneyedgirl107