NARS blushes for WOC

[luvlydee]

:yahoo: Luster will finally be mine! :yaay: I ordered it bright and early this morning when I saw it restocked on Sephora's website. I also have Gaiety on the way. I'm hoping there won't be a delay with the holiday and they will be delivered Friday. I feel like that I've been trying to get Luster for so long that I'm very impatient with this order. I even went to Sephora the other day to purchase Luster in person and to qualify for my VIB status. They only had two left in the store and the boxes were dusty and beat up looking. Needless to say, I passed. I thought my NARS blush hauls would be done after Luster and Gaiety, but now I'm lemming Nico. Does anyone have any thoughts about the following blushes? I'm not sure how they will work on WOC. Deep Throat Doucer Madly Sex Appeal Silvana Zen

I tried nico at the store and it was kinda hard for me to pull off. But im still determined to try again lol not anytime soon tho because i got my marilyn beauty powder for that. I habe doucer and i love it. Thats my safe blush that i can wear with anything

 

[CartoonChic]

I habe doucer and i love it. Thats my safe blush that i can wear with anything

I'm interested in Nico because of what NARS' Facebook page said about it diffussing other blush colors. I've never swatched it before, but I don't think it's something I could wear on its own. What color does Doucer appear on you? Can you actually see it or does it just brighten your face?

 

[luvlydee]

Douceur comes out pink. I actually see it. The lighting in my room is horrible so i sometimes overdo it just because in my room i cant see it but once my bf was like woah you put too much blush on, and i looked in my car mirror in the daytime you really can see it. Its not like a bright pink but more muted pink on me.

As for nico this person below has it on as a highlighter and it looks very nice thats why i wanted it but in person i think it was discouraging that the makeup artist and my friend were really against it on me. so i want to go back on my own and check it out and take time with it. but then again i love my marilyn beauty powder so idk if its something i really need right now.

 

[MzBrownBeauty]

I'm interested in Nico because of what NARS' Facebook page said about it diffussing other blush colors. I've never swatched it before, but I don't think it's something I could wear on its own. What color does Doucer appear on you? Can you actually see it or does it just brighten your face?

I swatched Nico months ago but can't remember what it looked like for the life of me! I adore Luster, it gives the prettiest glow to the cheeks and makes an awesome yet understated highlight. I hope you love it as much as I do.

BTW, I wore Torrid the other day and it's so soft and beautiful!

So far I have:

Taj Mahal
Dolce Vita
Lovejoy
Torrid
Luster
Lokoum

Now I'm looking at Silvana and Outlaw but will likely hold off on purchasing blushes until I finish Christmas shopping for my son and family. My son is as obsessed with sneakers as I am with makeup! I've got big competition but he wins every time! Happy Thanksgiving Ladies!!

 

[MzBrownBeauty]

Luster will finally be mine!

I ordered it bright and early this morning when I saw it restocked on Sephora's website. I also have Gaiety on the way. I'm hoping there won't be a delay with the holiday and they will be delivered Friday. I feel like that I've been trying to get Luster for so long that I'm very impatient with this order. I even went to Sephora the other day to purchase Luster in person and to qualify for my VIB status. They only had two left in the store and the boxes were dusty and beat up looking. Needless to say, I passed.

I thought my NARS blush hauls would be done after Luster and Gaiety, but now I'm lemming Nico. Does anyone have any thoughts about the following blushes? I'm not sure how they will work on WOC.

Deep Throat
Doucer
Madly
Sex Appeal
Silvana
Zen

I re-read your post and now I have to add Gaiety to my list!!! It looks gorgeous! Please come back and let us know what you think about your recent picks!

 

[aradhana]

Luster will finally be mine!

I ordered it bright and early this morning when I saw it restocked on Sephora's website. I also have Gaiety on the way. I'm hoping there won't be a delay with the holiday and they will be delivered Friday. I feel like that I've been trying to get Luster for so long that I'm very impatient with this order. I even went to Sephora the other day to purchase Luster in person and to qualify for my VIB status. They only had two left in the store and the boxes were dusty and beat up looking. Needless to say, I passed.

I thought my NARS blush hauls would be done after Luster and Gaiety, but now I'm lemming Nico. Does anyone have any thoughts about the following blushes? I'm not sure how they will work on WOC.

Deep Throat
Doucer
Madly
Sex Appeal
Silvana
Zen

deep throat is really pretty - for a while i was wearing it every day....i think it's universally flattering.

silvana i swatched recently, and i thought it might be more of a highlighterish shade for me...or maybe more like a beauty powder? pretty anyway. madly is on my current wishlist, and based on swatching, i thought sex appeal was going to be ash city...but sometimes looks can be deceiving...

 

[CartoonChic]

deep throat is really pretty - for a while i was wearing it every day....i think it's universally flattering.

silvana i swatched recently, and i thought it might be more of a highlighterish shade for me...or maybe more like a beauty powder? pretty anyway. madly is on my current wishlist, and based on swatching, i thought sex appeal was going to be ash city...but sometimes looks can be deceiving...

Now my NARS blush to-buy list has gotten longer instead of shorter! I hadn't seriously considered any of those shades in the past. I looked up swatches and watched videos, and now I see I would've been doing myself a disservice.

I have another Sephora gift card coming my way in December and I should have my VIB 10% off welcome coupon as well. I'm definitely getting Nico. Sephora doesn't carry Silvana or Zen, so that leaves Douceur, Deep Throat, Madly and Sex Appeal. I think I'll get Madly with Nico. It comes across as a brown color in swatches and I've been looking for a nice brown blush. I think Madly is supposed to be similar to Luster, except Madly leans pink while Luster leans peach and has a highlighter sheen. I'll get the remaining blushes during next year's VIB sale.

 

[SOMUCH2SHAY]

Ladies.....Just wanted to share...NARS is having 20% off on Black Friday!!

Is there a coupon code that should be used to get the 20% off? I keep looking at their site and everything is regular price, no mention of any black friday specials. Is this one only for their discount members?

 

[MzBrownBeauty]

Ladies...I wanted to apologize for giving you the wrong date on the Nars sale. The sale is suppose to be for days 11/26 and 11/27. I received this info from nouveaucheap blog. There is also a list of beauty sales for Black Friday/cyber Monday. Again, I apologize for not providing the correct date. In addition, there was no code listed.

 

[MissTT]

Thanks for the update. I'm even happier if there is no code needed!!! Please update us if you find out there's a code.

 

[CartoonChic]

It'll be awesome if there's no code.

 

[vplove]

Ladies...I wanted to apologize for giving you the wrong date on the Nars sale. The sale is suppose to be for days 11/26 and 11/27. I received this info from nouveaucheap blog. There is also a list of beauty sales for Black Friday/cyber Monday. Again, I apologize for not providing the correct date. In addition, there was no code listed.

Thanks for clarifying! I can't wait till the 26th so I can make my Nars purchase!

 

[sss215]

Now my NARS blush to-buy list has gotten longer instead of shorter! I hadn't seriously considered any of those shades in the past. I looked up swatches and watched videos, and now I see I would've been doing myself a disservice. I have another Sephora gift card coming my way in December and I should have my VIB 10% off welcome coupon as well. I'm definitely getting Nico. Sephora doesn't carry Silvana or Zen, so that leaves Douceur, Deep Throat, Madly and Sex Appeal. I think I'll get Madly with Nico. It comes across as a brown color in swatches and I've been looking for a nice brown blush. I think Madly is supposed to be similar to Luster, except Madly leans pink while Luster leans peach and has a highlighter sheen. I'll get the remaining blushes during next year's VIB sale.

There is usually another sephora coupon in Dec as well. $15.00 off.

Luster is my favorite Nars blush. I'm about an NC42 and it gives the prettiest natural glow.

I adore Luster! It gives a beautiful glow.

I just looked at Luster for the first time yesterday. Never noticed it before! I am totally getting it. It will make a beautiful highlight color [quote name="CartoonChic" url="/t/171467/nars-blushes-for-woc/240#post"] These are fantastic tips. Thanks for sharing. I never thought to use Gina as a beauty powder. Would you do the same for Gilda, or even for something like Nico? How do you use your blush with Fix+? I can't remember where I read it, but I saw a tip that said to apply a pink blush first and then layer it with an orange blush. This is supposed to look really pretty. And on NARS' Facebook page, they mention to apply Nico before or after your blush to diffuse the color and create a soft focused look. I wasn't interested in Nico before, but now I am. [/quote] I apply blush to my cheeks and then I spray fix+ , then I will apply a little more blush. Sometimes I will spray fix+ on the brush and then apply the color. I love playing with color! Has anyone tried NARS Taos? Such a pretty plummy brick red color with shimmer. It was my first NARS blush

 

[MzBrownBeauty]

Hi Ladies! So I just received an e-mail regarding the NARS f&f sale. The e-mail said that it begins tonight at midnight (there was no time zone indicated so I'm not exactly sure if it's midnight eastern or pacific time???) but there was a code listed. If you need the code please PM me and I'll try and forward it to you as soon as I can.

EDIT: MissTT provided the code (see below) Thanks!!!

 

[MissTT]

Was just coming to post this as well. Thanks MzBrownBeauty. The email says the sale starts at 12 ET. The code is NARSFF2012 which means poop for those of us with the certificate.

And double poops and ladders b/c the eye shadow base says currently unavailable. I swear they remove items from inventory for these sales. *shakesfist*

 

[MzBrownBeauty]

Was just coming to post this as well. Thanks MzBrownBeauty. The email says the sale starts at 12 ET. The code is NARSFF2012 which means poop for those of us with the certificate.

And double poops and ladders b/c the eye shadow base says currently unavailable. I swear they remove items from inventory for these sales. *shakesfist*

Thanks for posting the code. I just glanced at it and rushed over here to post! I re-read the e-mail and scrolled to the fine print!! I swear I've got to get all the info before posting things! LOL!!!

So you can't use the certificate? That stinks! I agree, I think they remove items they don't want included in the sales. I'm not sure if I'm going to buy anything. I'm still on the hunt for my HG primer. I like MAC prep & prime but I'm still looking for my HG primer...sigh. Does anyone have any experience with any of the NARS primers? BTW, I have oily skin.

 

[MissTT]

I've only used the eye primer which is awesome, but like you I have oily skin and haven't found my HG primer. Are you using Prep & Prime Radiance?

Honestly, if you're spending right around $100 then our GiltCity codes are better than this 20% off. I'm kind of torn now. I don't need anything, but had a few things in my cart to try out. I wish I knew if NARS had any products coming out in the next month. Not sure if I should save this GiltCity coupon for later or what.

 

[MissTT]

Drat! Can't stack the coupons. The 20% off isn't the better deal unless I'm going to spend over $100. I'll sleep on it, but I don't need more makeup (as in 3-4 new blushes.) I don't even wear what I have on the regular.

 

[vplove]

Just got the email from NARS! Excited about getting 20 percent off, time to stock up!!!!

 

[sss215]

Thanks for posting the code. I just glanced at it and rushed over here to post! I re-read the e-mail and scrolled to the fine print!! I swear I've got to get all the info before posting things! LOL!!!

So you can't use the certificate? That stinks! I agree, I think they remove items they don't want included in the sales. I'm not sure if I'm going to buy anything. I'm still on the hunt for my HG primer. I like MAC prep & prime but I'm still looking for my HG primer...sigh. Does anyone have any experience with any of the NARS primers? BTW, I have oily skin.

I used the NARS Pore Refining primer before and I did like it. It didn't have that smooth silicon-y texture, like the Bare Minerals and Smashbox primers, that I dont like on my face. It was nice, but MAC Prep and Prime Natural Radiance is 100x better. Is that the prep and prime primer you tried?

Sorry they won't allow use of the Gilt certificates. I do see that NARS is a website that participates in Ebates though; with a free shipping code. I am taking advantage of that.