A gaggle of geese, a school of fish, a colony of ants… a… a… a.. nest of NARS?
Whatever you want to call it, here are some of my favourite NARS blushes in all their shamefully dirty glory (I really should give these a wipe over!).
Considering I’m such a cool-toned chick, you might be able to tell I have a fondness for peachy cheeks (no sniggering at the back). I just find that with a light touch, it warms up my complexion and looks more natural and less doll-like than the pinks.
My latest acquisitions (you may be able to spot them from the fact that they’re less dusty!) are Gilda and Mata Hari. I picked up Gilda from the ASOS/Groupon super deal, ahhh… I want another one of those!
Anyway, there’s no real reason to this post other than for me to have an excuse to play with my NARS blushes. Sorry, indulge me! Here have some swatches…
Douceur - A neutral matte shade that has enough pink in it to be a delightful option for cool-toned skin. Swatched heavily here, I’d call it a must-own simply because (with a light hand) it will add a touch of colour to your cheeks without clashing.
Mata Hari - This always feels like a proper wintery rose shade. Another matte, it’s heavily pigmented and a touch powdery. I haven’t worked out how to make this work flawlessly for me but I want to persevere!
Torrid - A bit scared of this when I bought it but it’s gorgeous. A proper peach with sparkles! Used with a light hand I can make this work nicely against my colouring but I do need to double check in different lighting before venturing outdoors (just in case I’ve tangoed myself!)
Gilda - It’s a gorgeous shade but I haven’t got the application of this one down yet. Perhaps it’s just a bit too warm and matte for me, either way… it’s another one I want to learn to love.
Deep Throat - My favourite NARS blush. It’s a pinker, more pigmented version of Orgasm with silvery sparkles compared to the dusting of gold that runs through the big O. It’s a perfect peachy pink and one that I will repurchase forever more.
Orgasm - The cult favourite is also a hit with me! Warmer than Deep Throat and a little sparklier, I often pair this one with other blushes (particularly mattes) to give a more 3D appearance.
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Do you own any NARS blushes? Which are your favourites?
Mata Hari is SOOO pretty. My favorite may be Exhibit A. I also own Orgasm, which is a nice color, if oversold.
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have you tried amour? you must if you love peaches, one of my absolute favs. no shimmer. i can’t get enough of peach at the mo – becca grapefruit beach tint and the fallen angels palette are all i’ve been using recently. i love mata hari too but tend to use it more in winter for that wintry cheek look (i love it with a strong pink lip and a pale eyeshadow). i tried bobbi brown nectar last week which was really lovely – similar to mata hari but slightly more peach.
amina x
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have you tried amour? you must if you love peaches, one of my absolute favs. no shimmer. i can’t get enough of peach at the mo – becca grapefruit beach tint and the fallen angels palette are all i’ve been using recently. i love mata hari too but tend to use it more in winter for that wintry cheek look (i love it with a strong pink lip and a pale eyeshadow). i tried bobbi brown nectar last week which was really lovely – similar to mata hari but slightly more peach. i must do a post on all my nars blushes soon!
amina x
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sorry didnt mean to post twice!
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Blimey! Deep throat looks bloody gorgeous! Have you tried Desire? It’s the perfect barbie pink for cool toned pale skin. Again, it needs a light hand but it’s spot on for perky summer skin. X
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Torid and Gilda look AMAZING. I really need to give NARS blushes another go. I tried Orgasm but the pigmentation left me less than impressed.
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These colours look gorgeous. I used the ASOS/Groupon offer to start off my collection of Nars blushes. Currently got Sin afer Caroline Hirons recommended it and also purchased Orgasm. I am liking the look of Deep Throat.x
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I really like the look of all of these but Nars is so expensive
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Deep Throat is a favourite of mine also
I’ve yet to cheaper alternatives in terms of packaging, distinct colour range, consistency, lasting power and the ability to blend them easily
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i am glad you did this post , beauty.com is having their friend and family sale i wanted to pick some up but wasnt sure which one , i guess now i want torrid
Thanks
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The only NARS blush I have is Sin, which I love. It’s got the goldy shimmer of Orgasm, but it’s more of a raspberry shade. It’s perfect though, and it’s my daily default blusher, and in three years I’ve hardly made a dent in it!
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Deep Trouth is gorgeous! I like Mata Hari too but I don’t think it would work well on me.
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Torrid looks especially beautiful, but my prevailing thought looking at this is that I just want to roll around in them!
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I love peachy shades too. It’s all I know how to wear!
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ah, they’re all soooo pretty!
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I’m with you on the peachy shades. I’m cool toned also so I only used to wear pink shades because I thought orange tones would clash with my skin. But you’re right, they make me look more alive and less feverish like pink tends to do.
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Torrid and Gilda are actually my favourites. I like the idea of Douceur, though/
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This is a brand that just does not suit me. I have seen the hype parted with cash and tried the products but none of the colours across the range look right on me.
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I have a thing for peach blushes too! At present I’ve only owned 2, but there are another 2-3 that I’ve got my eyes on. The ones in my stash are Orgasm and Deep Throat. I didn’t understand the hype surrounded Orgasm, but I LOVE DEEP THROAT!
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Ooh, Gilda looks lovely. Although I am always partial to a bit of deep throat (as terrible as that sounds!)
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My favorites are Gilda and Oasis! Madly is a great for summer as well.. it kinda reminds me of Douceur somehow but it has some shimmer. Even though I quite like Nars blushes they don`t seem to last on my cheeks as Mac blushes do.
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You don’t have Sin. Please rectify immediately
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You are soley responsible for me buying another blusher after having just bought 3 the other day! I love torrid and deep throat such preet colours:)
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Cool toned? I always thought you had warm toned skin – very pink?
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Pink = Cool, Yellow = Warm
http://www.amazingbeautysolutions.com/skintone.htm
I’m super cool (sadly only in skintone) x
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Nope, it’s definitely the other way round! Yellow is cool, oink is warm. Think of a colour wheel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py1rfSNEmwk
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Also, here’s how it works at MAC
http://www.sokissandmakeup.com/mac-cosmetics-shade-guide/
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Hi Andrea,
As Nicola hints at the beginning of her video, the way that they/MAC categorise it is pretty much the opposite to the way it’s traditionally categorised.
If you do some more googling on this subject you’ll see that most brands (apart from MAC!) categorise cool as pink and warm as orange.
MAC (and MAC trained artists) are the exception to the rule xx
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Ohh, look at all this NARS loveliness!!!
I too own a few NARS blushes myself, but my most favourite has to be Orgasm, it seems to go with almost any look I create with it!!!
x
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Mata Hari was the first Nars blush I ever bought, the Sephora MUA recommended and I’m so glad she did, I would have never picked such a pigmented pink. I use a very fluffy brush and a light hand. I usually apply it over other blushes (to get some warmth), then the Mata Hari for a pop of pink.
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toorid to me is a true coral shade and if applied lightly is absolutely stunning on pale skin
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