Favorite NARS products for WOC

[elektra513]

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Originally Posted by j4lyphe elecktra513 u shud definitely get Mounia- it is a beautiful raspberry colour which will look amazing for the fall (though I wear it year round lol). Trust me u wont be disappointed;p

You know last year I was rummaging through my blushes looking for Mounia b/c I thought I owned it, but I just never got it. I put in my cart on the Nars site and take it out over and over, telling myself that b/c I have Taos and Crazed I don't need Mounia. My undertones are kinda wonky, but I've never met a Nars blush I couldn't rock so what the heck, right?

Thanks for the enabling, j4lyphe lol

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

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Originally Posted by elektra513 The bold is how I feel about Passion Is there a difference between Silvana and Sertao on your skin? I do have that "collect them all" mindset with Nars, but lately I've been kinda choosy. I have never hit pan on a single blush I own (not even my MAC ones), so I'm shopping my stash at the moment. Wondering if I should add Silvana to the wish list... And yes! Get those three...Might as well

Maybe both Plasir and Passion will be back, and Sex too! Oh happy day!

There is a difference between Silvana and Sertao on me. Silvana is more subtle, like a sheeny beige/tan and Sertao is very very shimmer (albeit fine shimmer) and almost metallic. Plus it's really delicate, it has a tendency to crumble. I hear you with trying to be selective. The reason I don't have Deep Throat is because I convinced myself that Orgasm is prettier and shows up better on me. I don't have Glida because I thought it was really similar to Amour and I skipped Desire because I thought it would be less flattering that Mata Hari. Really and truly, I think you can line up 10 blushes in the same color family, and when they are actually on your cheek (rather than a concentrated stripe of a swatch) they are going to look the same, but then I feel like, I have so many, why stop now? Lol.

 

[Vixxan]

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Originally Posted by elektra513 You know last year I was rummaging through my blushes looking for Mounia b/c I thought I owned it, but I just never got it. I put in my cart on the Nars site and take it out over and over, telling myself that b/c I have Taos and Crazed I don't need Mounia. My undertones are kinda wonky, but I've never met a Nars blush I couldn't rock so what the heck, right? Thanks for the enabling, j4lyphe lol

Out of all the Nars blushes that I have Mounia is my favorite. I was not planning to buy Mounia but it turned out to be my favorite.

Here is my list:
Gilda
Luster
Orgasm
Lovejoy
Mata Hari
Exhibit A
Gold Member
Amour
Oasis
Gina
Crazed
Torrid
Taj Mahal
Mounia
Taos
Sin
Angelika
Deep Throat
Sertao
Desire
Outlaw
Albatross
Dolice Vita

 

[elektra513]

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Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle Maybe both Plasir and Passion will be back, and Sex too! Oh happy day! There is a difference between Silvana and Sertao on me. Silvana is more subtle, like a sheeny beige/tan and Sertao is very very shimmer (albeit fine shimmer) and almost metallic. Plus it's really delicate, it has a tendency to crumble. I hear you with trying to be selective. The reason I don't have Deep Throat is because I convinced myself that Orgasm is prettier and shows up better on me. I don't have Glida because I thought it was really similar to Amour and I skipped Desire because I thought it would be less flattering that Mata Hari. Really and truly, I think you can line up 10 blushes in the same color family, and when they are actually on your cheek (rather than a concentrated stripe of a swatch) they are going to look the same, but then I feel like, I have so many, why stop now? Lol.

Yay for Passion's comeback! *fingers crossed* (eta: Did you notice that they took the Vintage blush section down? All the other vintage categories are still there...)
I agree with you--it's a disorder that defies all logic. I said that Sertao (that I received today after getting Outlaw earlier this week) would be my last one, but really? Who are we kidding

I do only want ones now that stand out from the others I have, so we'll see if I end up getting Mounia or not. I do think I will be skipping Silvana. Between Sertao, Albatross, Trace Gold and all the MSFs I have, I'm pretty much covered, no? This doesn't count the creme blushes, though. There's a separate wishlist for those, as I only have Gueule de Nuit (RIP).

 

[sss215]

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 Every WOC needs Strawberry Fields, the new gloss for Fall '10. It is gorgeous. I picked it up last week and it's like an HG product. Seriously.

saw and tested it today. OMG! you are SOOOOO right! Its beautiful!!!!

 

[Face2Mac]

How do you guys feel about Douceur? Too light or too brown.
It so seems like Plaisir to me, which I have and I love it and that shows up. A lot of WOC complain that Douceur doesn't show up on them but I am skeptical of the reviews because some said Plaisir was squat and it's fine on my NW43/NC50 skin.

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

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Originally Posted by Face2Mac How do you guys feel about Douceur? Too light or too brown. It so seems like Plaisir to me, which I have and I love it and that shows up. A lot of WOC complain that Douceur doesn't show up on them but I am skeptical of the reviews because some said Plaisir was squat and it's fine on my NW43/NC50 skin.

I guess you'll have to try it and see. I'm not holding my breath that it will work for me personally. It's light and sheer and some what matte, and the swatches I've seen make me think the product wouldn't be flattering for me, but I would love it if I were wrong.

 

[spectrolite]

Of course I love the blushes I own but I also absolutely adore the Rajasthan Duo! It's so so pretty. I wore it today with groundwork as a base, the almond colour on the lids the deep teal colour in the outer V, and lined with Nightflight.

Next on my Nars list are Coconut Grove e/s and Galapagos e/s

 

[Morena.Doll]

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Originally Posted by Face2Mac How do you guys feel about Douceur? Too light or too brown. It so seems like Plaisir to me, which I have and I love it and that shows up. A lot of WOC complain that Douceur doesn't show up on them but I am skeptical of the reviews because some said Plaisir was squat and it's fine on my NW43/NC50 skin.

Don't know my MAC shade but Douceur showed up nicely on me.

 

[ninaxmac]

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Originally Posted by Morena.Doll Don't know my MAC shade but Douceur showed up nicely on me.

Do you have a swatch? I've been looking into this blush, but have yet to see any woc swatches.

 

[Morena.Doll]

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Originally Posted by ninaxmac Do you have a swatch? I've been looking into this blush, but have yet to see any woc swatches.

Sorry no, I swatched it in the store.

 

[gabi03]

Thanks to this blog I went ahead and purchased Gilda blush...i would have never looked at it had you all not raved slightly about it. It's friggin gorgeous, and I use it almost as much as Torrid

The lady at the counter tried her hardest to get me into the darker shades...even though i said i already had them....*shrugs*

 

[TheTeenageMuse]

Luster blush anyone? I swatched it and loved it but how does one work it?

 

[elektra513]

^^Depends on your skin tone. I think most WOC use it as a highlight like Albatross. I like to layer it on top of matte blushes (like Gilda or Gina) to give dimension.

 

[sss215]

^ just looked at Gilda yesterday. I love it! I also like the Grenadines eyeshadow. I am making a huge NARS list cause I really started to get into the brand (i have been following them and getting emails about collections for a while now)
there are a few things I want to haul.

 

[Morena.Doll]

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Originally Posted by TheTeenageMuse Luster blush anyone? I swatched it and loved it but how does one work it?

Luster is my favorite NARS blush! I wear mine as a blush not a highlighter. It's not something I would personally consider a highlighter.

 

[shontay07108]

Have I posted in this thread already? I can't even keep track. Anyway, I have several Nars items and my faves are:

Strawberry Fields, Stella, Misbehave, Giza gloss
Honolulu Honey lipstick
Gina, Mounia, and LoveJoy blush

 

[Fancydymedout1]

On Saturday I am going to a "NARS event" at a Sephora nearby. So far i will be picking up Night flight, night porter, and night fever e/s, along with Taj Mahal blush. Im excited because these the swatches for these colors were amazing! Last visit i purchased the e/s duo Euradyce (spelling maybe wrong but u lovely ladies know what i mean)

 

[DaniCakes]

I bought Gina blush a few days ago. It's awesome. I put it over Casino Bronzer and Dark MSF and I've used it over Optimistic Orange blush by Mac. Beautiful!!! Looking to add to my collection. Has anyone tried Douceur blush?

 

[bobbiedoll03]

I just picked up strawberry fields today and I adore it!!! Thanks for all your recommendations ladies...I have gina and taos coming in the mail soon so hopefully i love those too.