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What it is: A blush available in soft, buildable shades that deliver a wide range of effects, ranging from ultra-sheer to powerful pops of color.

Who it's for: All skin types.

What it does: The ultimate authority in blush, NARS offers the industry's best-selling, most iconic shades for cheeks, delivering healthy-looking color that immediately enlivens the complexion and provides a natural-looking flush that flatters any skin tone. The iconic shades include a range of translucent, natural tones, each with a subtle pink for a natural-looking blush undertone to highlight the complexion. Silky, superfine micronized powder pigments and shimmering shades ensure irresistibly soft, blendable application. A light application of even the highest-intensity hues delivers a natural-looking flush.

How to use: Use a blush brush and apply to the apples of your cheeks. Sweep the excess across your hairline, the bridge of your nose and your chin. For more dimension, apply a shimmer shade to the apples of your cheeks and a matte shade to the hollows of your cheek.

  • 0.16 oz.
  • Item #151427
  • Core Product ID 333334HN2U

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NARS

Makeup artist François Nars created NARS in 1994. What began as a line of 12 lipstick shades has blossomed into a provocative makeup brand. From their award-winning 'Orgasm' blush to the latest color trends, collaborations and formula innovations, NARS continues to push boundaries inside the beauty industry.

Reviews

(4314)43144.7 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

May 26, 2011

Excellent...well, some colors are

I have a love hate relationship with NARS. I really think some of the blush colors in this collection are ruined by either too much shimmer or actual pieces of glitter in the formula. To me, it's not a look that I feel is flattering on anyone over 15 and it can be aging and just a bit too overtly made up for my personal taste. So some colors have always been ones that I've passed on despite the fact that if they were in a less glittery formula, I'd love to try. Everyone goes on and on about "orgasm" being the best blush color, but I still feel it's got quite a bit of shimmer to it and it has a ruddy undertone, so that isn't really the best for fairer or very yellow toned skin. To me, the best stand-out blush in this collection is "deep throat" which does have a little sheen to it, but once you put it on, you don't really see shimmer, you just see a peachy glow. What I love about it is that it really can be used on any skin tone as it has a more neutral non-red undertone and it shows up on very light to very dark skin. I'd highly recommend it and it's one I have gone back to time and again. The consistency is great and a little goes a long way, so the product lasts for a lot longer than others.
SoCalGal
TOP 10 REVIEWER
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Most helpful critical review

Oct 21, 2020

Parabens

With all the alternative ingredients to use as a preservative it’s really unfortunate that Nars continues to use parabens. It would be so beneficial to all of your customers if you reformulate this blush to not include parabens. You really owe it to your customer base.
kvideagirl
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May 26, 2011

Excellent...well, some colors are

I have a love hate relationship with NARS. I really think some of the blush colors in this collection are ruined by either too much shimmer or actual pieces of glitter in the formula. To me, it's not a look that I feel is flattering on anyone over 15 and it can be aging and just a bit too overtly made up for my personal taste. So some colors have always been ones that I've passed on despite the fact that if they were in a less glittery formula, I'd love to try. Everyone goes on and on about "orgasm" being the best blush color, but I still feel it's got quite a bit of shimmer to it and it has a ruddy undertone, so that isn't really the best for fairer or very yellow toned skin. To me, the best stand-out blush in this collection is "deep throat" which does have a little sheen to it, but once you put it on, you don't really see shimmer, you just see a peachy glow. What I love about it is that it really can be used on any skin tone as it has a more neutral non-red undertone and it shows up on very light to very dark skin. I'd highly recommend it and it's one I have gone back to time and again. The consistency is great and a little goes a long way, so the product lasts for a lot longer than others.
SoCalGal
TOP 10 REVIEWER
95found this helpful
Oct 16, 2021

what color are you talking about?

I am a Nars blush person as well as all these women that have been writing reviews. Many of them mention that the blush is great, the color is good, etc. etc. but don’t tell you what color they’re speaking of. It would be so helpful for those of us reading your reviews for you to mention the color that you’re reviewing.
theMask
89found this helpful
Apr 30, 2020Incentivized review

NARS BLUSH

Excellent product, worth the money
GATORLYN
44found this helpful
Nov 17, 2015

I can never go back

Deep throat is my holy grail. Im 25 going on 26 and very pale. This is the very very very best blush Ive ever owned!
KatieGroover
35found this helpful
Dec 21, 2015

Exhibit A

As a pro makeup artist and all around makeup junkie I can say with one hundred percent certainty that this color, Exhibit A, looks good on EVERYBODY ! I know it's hard to believe but don't just listen to me but also Wayne Goss, the legendary YouTube makeup guru, who is in total agreement with me. It is imperative that you use the correct brush with this because of the intense boldness and concentration of pigment. I have had mine for three years and counting and have not even hit the pan yet. The brush I recommend and cannot stress the importance to the brush strongly enough is: TaDa the MAC duo-fiber brush #188 or #187. Light application is the name of the game. Another very similar color can be found in the Kevyn Aucoin Fira which is just a hair less intense and supposedly Nars was duplicating the KA one according to the Aucoin account executive. In any event I think Exhibit A is better. This gives the most gorgeous bloom of color on the fairest of the fair all the way through the blackest of back complexions.
slim5555
TOP 25 REVIEWER
32found this helpful
Aug 15, 2020Incentivized review

favorite blush

This color of blush can go with any look. Day or night it will work out. Trust me! Get it and you’re welcome:) xoxo
LSWS
21found this helpful
June 28, 2016

NARS organsm

I love, love NARS blushes. People have recommended some of the less expensive blushes that they swear are as good as NARS. Not true. I love the fact that although I have an olive complexion, the blush looks so natural with my skin tones. Unfortunately shortly after purchasing my blush, I dropped it on my tile floor. Now it really is powder, but I'm making the best out of a bad situation. You cannot go wrong with the long-lasting sparkly blush. My favorite is Organsm. I guess an 80 year old still enjoys looking nice.
Amparo
20found this helpful
June 20, 2011

Best blush out there

I own Org*asm (sorry but the site detects these names to be inappropriate so this is how im getting around it, same thing with Se*x Appeal) Madly, and Se*x Appeal. These blushes are highly pigmented and lasts from morning to night. Org*asm, like most would describe, is truly universally flattering. It's a peachy pink with shimmer. It gives you a natural flushed and healthy look while adding shimmer for a sun kissed look. I've used this blush alone or I've applied the Laguna bronzer over it for a more summery look. Madly is a peachy bronzy shade that is very pretty and works great for a neutral look. Se*x Appeal is absolutely adorable. It's a light matte peach. It gives you a soft peach look but is pigmented enough that it's not too light. I own just about every MAC blush there is and I've found NARS to last longer. I've looked at myself in the evening and my blush still looks like it's fully there. I'm a fan of these blushes and will add to my collection.
Lvmymakeup
15found this helpful
Mar 17, 2023Incentivized review

love the Taj Mahal

This color looks great on brown skin tones. It isn’t overwhelming and works well in my foundation. Buy it!
Britt
Size purchased:
0.16 oz
Color:
TAJ MAHAL
13found this helpful
Sept 25, 2014

NARS Unlawful blush

NARS Unlawful blush is part of NARS Night caller fall 2014 collection. It is described as amber pink with silver pearls. It is such a unique color and so hard to photograph. I was excited to buy it before photos and swatches started rolling out... oh man it looked so dark, so reddish and not for light skin. I was disappointed. But I kept thinking about it and when I saw it in person I had to buy it. In real it looks MUCH lighter, leans more pink, nothing red in it and is very wearable even for very light skin. Texture is one of the best I've came across with NARS blushes-very smooth, soft and blendable. It does have silver shimmer that's pretty noticeable especially when swatched with fingers. It can be dusted off with a brush but honestly I do not mind it on face. I think Unlawful can work really well on medium and dark complexions too because color is buildable. I love the glowy finish it has. Shade is as I mentioned pretty unique and I couldn't think of any dupes I might have. The best thing is that it is addition to NARS permanent line! Yay!
MrsJS
12found this helpful
June 24, 2013

Deep throat

I have tried the shade orgasm before and ended up returning it, it was way too pink and had a strange tint of yellow shimmer to it. After trying nearly every brand, I came back to Nars and read some customer reviews, and decided to try the shade deep throat. What a gorgeous color! Looks so natural, and instantly brightens my skin to make me look awake and alive. This color also doesn't seem to have much shimmer to it, which is perfect for those who prefer a more natural look.
MoiraC
11found this helpful
Feb 15, 2010

Wearable & Workable

Zen is a partiularly great contouring blush for those who are looking for that perfect color as a bronzer on the most pale to somewhat tan skin. It's not orange, it's just right. It also doesn't have any of that pesky sheen or shimmer that can catch the light and accentuate imperfections. If you're going to go for shimmer, do so with a highlighting color not the basics. The other colors are fabulous as well. I've tried many. Do go to see them in person before you buy online. Some have shimmer, few don't. So if you're looking for something matte, other than Zen, go for Gilda (peachy), or Desire (pinky). But alas, I do believe they discontinued Gilda and I don't see Desire online. You can still get 'em though. Next best is Orgasm (which I know has done very well in sales) but it does have shimmer which is great for younger skin but not all that wonderful for aging skin.
HonestOne
11found this helpful