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I almost forgot about this old favourite blusher of mine from NARS until I stepped into a Sephora store last December. The shade that caused me to go head over heels over the NARS Blush is ‘Orgasm’…. what a seductive name! But the lovely shimmer did give that tired face a boost and an immediate healthy glow! Rosy, not pinky but natural ,soft and sheer.

Let’s have a look at what it does: NARS Blush offers a range of translucent, natural shades, each with a subtle pink for natural blush undertone, created to highlight the complexion. It is designed to be worn alone or layered together for more depth, NARS Blush provides a healthy glow to flatter any skintone. Only thing is it has no applicator, so if you travel make sure you pack an applicator for this. But don’t take my word for it. Do hear what others have to say about the NARS Blush:

“I am a makeup artist for NARS, and one thing I always emphasize to my clients it that NOTHING is for everyone, Orgasm blush included. If you are not used to wearing blush, or only a little, then Orgasm will be flattering, but still only to a fairer woman. If you are more comfortable with makeup or color, then I recommend colors that look to the naked eye as much more intense- amazing pigment means apply with a LIGHT touch: Exhibit A for a very fair caucasian or asian woman, Taos for a light-skinned black woman, a Latina or South Asian woman, and Taj Mahal for a darker-skinned black woman. Crazed can be used by anyone of any skintone, as well as Deep Throat and Gilda, and Lovejoy is a beautiful bronzer for a a very fair caucasian woman or a natural-looking blush for a darker skinned woman. Nico diffuses and softens anything (or tones down a rushed blush job), and Sin and Outlaw are two beautiful shimmery shades for fairer women. Universally, the pigment is full and remarkably refined, and the application process- with no brush- is always a little awkward for those of us who travel (or put our makeup on in transit.)”

“This tried and true blush is still my favorite out of perhaps the thousands I have tested and still the best in my opinion. The soft, texture makes it easy to apply and with this blush, there is no need to worry about your cheeks looking like you just got ready for a junior high prom..the shimmer is the best quality and looks sophisticated and sexy.
My top three favorite shades..
Deep Throat
Sin
Orgasm..(Orgasm blended with Mata Hari is GORGEOUS!)”

“I bought the Nars “Orgasm” blush after reading several reviews. I happen to have very fair skin, and this shade is most complimentary to my complexion. When I first received this, the color looked too pink for me (I have ‘neutral’ to ‘cool’ undertones, yellow with hints of olive and yet very fair.) I try to stay away from pinks, they just don’t do well on me. However, this blush is fabulous and I’ve received several compliments that I have a “glow” about me, and I’m not kidding. The first day I wore this I was at my mailbox and a neighbor said “Hey, haven’t seen you for a while, you look all glow-y!” True story.”

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