So finally … the famous NARS Orgasm has gotten into my hands. I’m lucky I bought it in London, where there is a different currency and my math is too hopeless to convert; because I’m sure this little thing cost a bomb. Ignorance is bliss, right? Here’s what they say:
NARS Orgasm makes cheeks blush a perfect pinky-peach flush and subtly highlights with accents of golden shimmer. The perennially pleasing, universally flattering shade is again and again a makeup artist and beauty editor favorite.
Anyway, before I start, I would like to give major props to the girls that swatch on every product review. This is hard work! It’s my first time so I didn’t really know what I was doing – if you’re a pro and reading this, please do give me tips on how to make my swatches better, I’d be extremely grateful! And for readers, I hope this satisfies your curiosity on the cult favorite blush. So, let’s begin!
1. Packaging. The packaging is fantastic. It looks classy, sleek and it feels like a very sturdy compact! Love the way it adds to my makeup bag, that’s for sure. I heard that it shouldn’t get too ‘hot’ as it will melt! Point taken – keep it in your makeup bag far away from the sun, ladies.
When you open the compact, it comes with a little mirror – which, to be very honest, I never really use mirrors from compacts. I find them way too small, I like a giant mirror! However, I tried it out and you can definitely see your whole face in it, it’s not one of those crazy magnifying mirrors that you can’t see anything out of! I tried applying with the mirror and it was fine, though personally I like my larger one.
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In the January 2009 issue of Glamour, they had a very interesting article about blush, (‘New Tips for Doing it Right’, page 122). What interested me was that there are ways to apply your blush according to your face shape – who knew?! Here’s a scan of their tips. Sorry it’s a little blurry!
What do you think? Do you apply blush in a particular way? If you’re just starting out, you might want to read my post, Make Up 101 – How to Apply Blush.
This is Part 2 of Make up 101, a series of posts for beginners on how to apply makeup. You can read the rest of the series here.
Blush is used to mimic our skin’s natural flush we get, making our complexion look radiant. I never saw the need for blush but I realize now that it really makes a big difference in your whole ‘aura’.
Application:
- Apply your foundation. (If you don’t wear it, skip that bit! Just be sure to moisturize your skin first.)
- Tap your blush brush (if you’re using powder blush) or your fingers (if it’s cream or gel blush). Smile. You see that fleshy bit of skin? Those are called the ‘apples of your cheeks’. With your powder brush, swirl it over that area in a circular motion, making sure it blends in nicely.
- For your cream or gel blush, pat the color outward and upward on your cheeks. Empathies on the ‘patting’ motion, and remember to press it gently on your skin so the product stays.
This will take a while to master. I personally only started wearing blush a few months ago, so I’m still learning as well! If you’re still new at blush, just remember to keep the colors light and your application gentle, so that not too much product goes on your face and you end up looking like a clown! After some practice you will get it, promise. My post, Applying Blush According to Your Face Shape, may be of interest as well.
In case you overloaded on blush, apply a layer of loose powder on top of the blush to soften the color.
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