NARS blushes for WOC

[cheetahpita]

Hi ladies! I'm new here, but I thought I'd see if you could help me out with a blush dilemma. MAC Sur has been my HG blush since it came out in January - I love the natural look it gives me. But now that it's summer (at least it is here in the South!), I've started to get a bit darker than my normal NC45, and the blush is showing up muddy I'm looking for something that's similar - anyone have any recommendations? I love NARS blushes, their texture and pigmentation is awesome (I used NARS Dolce Vita before Sur, but it shows up reddish on my skin tone and I'm looking for something more rosy pink).

 

[EngineerBarbie]

Hey ladies!

Yesterday I got the NARS Montenegro blush delivered (I love you Beauty.com!). Here's a photo of it (taken w/ flash) ...complete with markings from my stippling brush:



This is such a lovely deep berry red blush. A little goes a long way and if you have cool undertones it looks very natural. And of course you can build up the color if you want it to look bolder.

 

[EngineerBarbie]

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Hi ladies! I'm new here, but I thought I'd see if you could help me out with a blush dilemma. MAC Sur has been my HG blush since it came out in January - I love the natural look it gives me. But now that it's summer (at least it is here in the South!), I've started to get a bit darker than my normal NC45, and the blush is showing up muddy I'm looking for something that's similar - anyone have any recommendations? I love NARS blushes, their texture and pigmentation is awesome (I used NARS Dolce Vita before Sur, but it shows up reddish on my skin tone and I'm looking for something more rosy pink).

Hiya!

The rosy pink that I have is Mata Hari. There is one that is more candy rose pink called Desire which I think would show up more rosy pink on your skin tone. I passed on Dolce Vita for Oasis as that has more of a pink shimmer to it. Just for reference, here's a pic of the NARS blushes I have as I tend to go towards rose/pinks:



Clockwise from top: Angelika, Montenegro, Oasis, Mata Hari, Cactus Flower

Funny, when I live in LA it was hot all the time so I stayed an NW45. Moved to the northeast and even in the summer I'm still an NW43. I go to visit relatives in Florida in the summer and I have to bring my NW45 foundation as one day in the Florida sun and 'poof' I'm browner. ;-)

 

[WhatWouldJoanDo]

EngineerBarbie: that Montenegro cream brush is sooo gorgeous even in the pan. I new it was special when I saw that pic in ELLE I posted earlier about. I'm glad you are enjoying it. I get newsfeeds generated on my blog to keep me in touch with what is currently going on in makeup and the latest word is that it's al about the cheeks!! I think I was feeling the style current pulling there anyways, maybe it's the ebb and flow of fashion, maybe the subliminal messaging from the Fall NY Fashion shows .... beautiful naturally flushed cheeks with a bit more umph!

 

[cheetahpita]

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Hiya!

The rosy pink that I have is Mata Hari. There is one that is more candy rose pink called Desire which I think would show up more rosy pink on your skin tone. I passed on Dolce Vita for Oasis as that has more of a pink shimmer to it. Just for reference, here's a pic of the NARS blushes I have as I tend to go towards rose/pinks:

thanks! I'll definitely try out Mata Hari and Desire. Your collection of NARS blushes is pretty - I really like the look of Montenegro! but I'm afraid a cream blush will just melt off my face in the hot humidity here

 

[EngineerBarbie]

thanks! I'll definitely try out Mata Hari and Desire. Your collection of NARS blushes is pretty - I really like the look of Montenegro! but I'm afraid a cream blush will just melt off my face in the hot humidity here

Thanks! Glad I could help. I forgot to mention the cream blush actually turns to powder so with the humidity it shouldn't be a problem. I'm headed to Florida in July so I'm going to 'road test' Montenegro (and Cactus Flower as they are both cream blushes) and see how they do in the crazy Florida heat.

 

[EngineerBarbie]

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Originally Posted by WhatWouldJoanDo
EngineerBarbie: that Montenegro cream brush is sooo gorgeous even in the pan. I new it was special when I saw that pic in ELLE I posted earlier about. I'm glad you are enjoying it. I get newsfeeds generated on my blog to keep me in touch with what is currently going on in makeup and the latest word is that it's al about the cheeks!! I think I was feeling the style current pulling there anyways, maybe it's the ebb and flow of fashion, maybe the subliminal messaging from the Fall NY Fashion shows .... beautiful naturally flushed cheeks with a bit more umph!



That pic in ELLE (and Free Shipping for $25+ orders from Beauty.com) is what made me finally get off the sidelines and buy it. I'd been eying it for awhile but hadn't seen it in person and was worried. Perhaps it is the style trend now--I didn't get into blushes until fall of last year.

And Montenegro gives such a beautiful flush! If NARS ever discontinues this color they're getting hate mail from me.

 

[reesesilverstar]

Taos is gorgeous! I want Torrid and Taj Mahal next and wish they would repromote Crazed. I don't think anybody has a color like it in another line.

 

[afulton]

I just love blush and have collected almost all of the shades from NARS that complement WOC. I thought I had them all until I discovered Mounia from reading this thread. I ordered it from NARS.com and fell in love when I saw it in person. Simply beautiful....goes well with the rest of my collection.

 

[DILLIGAF]

I just love blush and have collected almost all of the shades from NARS that complement WOC. I thought I had them all until I discovered Mounia from reading this thread. I ordered it from NARS.com and fell in love when I saw it in person. Simply beautiful....goes well with the rest of my collection.

I really have to get on this!! Pronto!

 

[nazih09]

Would you guys recommend Luster for NC-40-42 skin tones?

 

[afulton]

Just go back from Nordstrom and picked up Gilda blush..Here is my collection now:

Torrid, Taos, Crazed, Taj Mahal, Albatross, Lovejoy, Mounia, Dolce Vita, Orgasm (hate it!) and Exhibit A.

I really wanted to get Montenegro but they didn't have a tester nor any to sell. Funny enough, the Sales Associate questioned why I wanted it. She said it would be too dark on me

. They always seem to be wrong so I am going to check it out at another counter just to be safe. From what I see on here, it looks gorgeous.

I also have Malibu and St. Barts in the multiples. They don't get much play though.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Just go back from Nordstrom and picked up Gilda blush..Here is my collection now:

Torrid, Taos, Crazed, Taj Mahal, Albatross, Lovejoy, Mounia, Dolce Vita, Orgasm (hate it!) and Exhibit A.

I really wanted to get Montenegro but they didn't have a tester nor any to sell. Funny enough, the Sales Associate questioned why I wanted it. She said it would be too dark on me

. They always seem to be wrong so I am going to check it out at another counter just to be safe. From what I see on here, it looks gorgeous.

I also have Malibu and St. Barts in the multiples. They don't get much play though.

Which Nordstrom's did you go to? The one in Aventura? You and I are the same complextion by way of MUFE HD foundation and if I can were Montenegro you can too. I believe it's also at the new Expanded Sephora that just opened in the same mall. I'm waiting for mine in the mail

 

[WhatWouldJoanDo]

NARS makes the most gorgeous purples: Caravaggio, Jolie Poupee are my two favourite. For when you do a neutral eye you might want to check out the Nana gloss. Of course all the blush colours for WOC already mentioned are gorgeous. I think NARS makeup is particularly beautiful on WOC because of the rich pigments that blend in so finely/so well.

I usually have a neutral eye. Purple and green when I feel like color that day. I always have a nude lip. I haven't adventured out on color when it comes to my eyeshadow or lips yet. I'm still unclear on what shades are good on my NC50 skintone. I own MA from wonder woman and use MUFE #131 and #48 as a blush as well.

 

[afulton]

Which Nordstrom's did you go to? The one in Aventura? You and I are the same complextion by way of MUFE HD foundation and if I can were Montenegro you can too. I believe it's also at the new Expanded Sephora that just opened in the same mall. I'm waiting for mine in the mail

I went to the Nordstrom in Boca Raton, Town Centre Mall. Thanks for the tip on Montenegro. I will definitely pick it up.

 

[annjr2003]

You know, you ladies aren't good for the wallet. . .

Went to Sephora Friday and picked up Cactus Flower. Beautiful color. Based on your recommendations previously, I ordered Torrid about two months ago (which I love). I live about an hour from Orlando, so I don't have as many makeup choices as many of you do and I wasn't exposed to Nars. I'm headed back to Orlando Friday, and may pick up Exhibit A - once again based on your recommendations.

So even though I don't know any of you from Adam's housecat, when I come to you for a loan because of my many Nars purchases, please don't turn me down.

Oh yeah - quick question: Do you use the same brush for all of your blushes, or do you have a brush for each blush?

 

[EngineerBarbie]

You know, you ladies aren't good for the wallet. . .

Went to Sephora Friday and picked up Cactus Flower. Beautiful color. Based on your recommendations previously, I ordered Torrid about two months ago (which I love). I live about an hour from Orlando, so I don't have as many makeup choices as many of you do and I wasn't exposed to Nars. I'm headed back to Orlando Friday, and may pick up Exhibit A - once again based on your recommendations.

So even though I don't know any of you from Adam's housecat, when I come to you for a loan because of my many Nars purchases, please don't turn me down.

Oh yeah - quick question: Do you use the same brush for all of your blushes, or do you have a brush for each blush?

NARS blushes are indeed addictive. I've bargained with myself that once I pick up Mounia that's it for blushes. I forget--where's the Sephora in Orlando? Is it at Mall at Millenia?

I won't turn you down for a loan but it'll cost ya. ;-)

I use several brushes for my blushes depending on my mood. I have a 'fan style' brush, a stippling brush and a standard blush brush that I use with all of my blushes. I use the fan one to spread with precision, the stippling one to blend and the regular blush brush if I want to 'blush and go'.

 

[shontay07108]

Here are swatches of some of my Nars blushes. These are the ones that seem to be most popular around here. Top, Left to right: Mounia an Crazed Bottom, Left to Right: Torrid, Taj Mahal, Desire (Ok, I don't know if Desire is all that popular around here, but it should be)

 

[BeautyByLele]

I gotta add Torrid & Desire to my wishlist.... I'm SUPER mad I missed Crazed again!!!!!!

 

[EngineerBarbie]

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I gotta add Torrid & Desire to my wishlist.... I'm SUPER mad I missed Crazed again!!!!!!

Torrid is gorgeous! If I didn't have something like it already I'd have it. I really wanted Desire to work but it didn't with my skin. Kept looking 'ashy pink' on me for some reason and on me Mata Hari looked better. Very frustrating.