"Cashmere Makeup" Is About to Dominate Winter 2026—These 9 Products Deliver

A blurring primer is key to creating the cashmere makeup look, and Iconic London’s Velvet Smooth Pore Refining Primer is one of the best on the market. This whipped formula blurs and smooths the skin without feeling too heavy or flaking off, and it genuinely keeps my makeup on from morning until night without the need for reapplication. Not to mention that a little goes a very long way, so you won’t be running out of it anytime soon. My only note is that if you have extremely dehydrated skin, this product will be more effective with targeted use rather than over the entire face, as it can be rather drying if overdone.

Dior’s Forever Skin Wear Foundation is a soft-matte formula that comes infused with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides, which help to plump the skin, repair the barrier and boost hydration, all whilst evening out skin tone, mattifying shine and blurring imperfections at the same time. I have eczema and dry skin, so I didn’t expect to love this formula as much as I did; but as someone who runs naturally warm, I love that this foundation is heat- and humidity-resistant. My only suggestion to my fellow dry-skin sufferers is that it will require more skin prep than other foundations you typically opt for.

When it comes to giving my under-eye area a smooth, airbrushed appearance without making the rest of my makeup look overly done, Chanel’s Ultra Le Teint Le Correcteur Flawless Finish Concealer has been a favourite of mine for years. It’s a creamy but thicker formula that blends into the skin easily to conceal dark spots and brighten the under-eye. As a dry-skin sufferer, it does require slightly more skin prep than the more hydrating concealers in my collection; however, it’s well worth it for the blurred and brightening effect it gives me.

If you want a setting powder that will blur pores and smooth skin texture without drying your skin out, look no further than Refy’s Skin Finish Setting Powder. It has a cooling, almost water-like feel when you apply it, but it's one of the most effective loose powders I’ve ever tried. I also like that the powder is completely translucent, working on even the deepest skin tones. Just make sure to opt for the yellow powder if you have a warm undertone, and pink if you have a cool undertone like me.

A champion of the "anti-blush" trend that's perfectly suited to the neutral hues found in the cashmere makeup aesthetic, MAC’s Skinfinish Colurstruck blush has become a firm favourite of mine. Available in 29 shades, I’m obsessed with its blurring effect and soft-focus finish. The shade ‘Film Noir Buff’ is a rich, warm chocolate, the perfect “cashmere” brown shade for deeper skin tones, but there are also plenty of other hues for those with a paler complexion. My only recommendation would be to prep your skin properly if you have dry or mature skin.

Designed to give a blurred, second-skin finish, Marc Jacobs Beauty's Legally Bronze Bronzer is one of the most natural-looking bronzers I've ever tried. It blends into the cheeks effortlessly, giving a muted warmth and adding a sun-kissed effect rather than an overly muddy streak. It’s very subtle, so if you prefer a more dramatic look, you’ll need to add multiple layers, but for a cashmere makeup look, one swipe and blend is the perfect amount.

Filled with 10 easy-to-use beige and brown shades, each available in both pomade and powder formulas, Danessa Myricks’ Groundwork eyeshadow palette in Defining Neutrals is perfect for creating a cashmere-coded eye look. With the dreamiest velvet finish that doesn’t budge throughout the day, this multi-use formula can also be used on the lips and cheeks to create a cohesive neutral look. Finish off with a dark brown mascara to keep everything tonal, and the result will be a plush eye look that feels so effortless but still very polished and intentional.

When it comes to the cashmere aesthetic, a nude, contoured lip plays a key role in creating the look. Charlotte Tilbury's Lip Cheat Contour Duo is a creamy, dual-ended pencil that allows you to sculpt and fill in your lips in one. The creamy yet soft matte pencil glides onto lips easily without tugging and creates the voluminous pout that I’m always after. The shade ‘Deep’ is perfect for my dark skin tone; however, there are also three lighter nude shades for those with paler complexions.

Described as "an ultra-matte finish with a hydrating, cashmere-soft feel", Bobbi Brown’s Luxe Cashmere Matte Lipstick is the perfect finishing touch to your cashmere lip combo. With eight nude shades to choose from, this product is perfect for that diffused, "just bitten" lip look that defines the cashmere makeup aesthetic. If you have dry lips or a cut, you do need to be careful, as this product can cling to patches if overdone. However, it’s an extremely comfortable formula that feels way less heavy than a traditional lipstick.