Today's blush is Nars Desire. Another matte blush, it is a gorgeous cool pink, similar to Bobbi Brown's Pale Pink of yesterday. One difference is that this is somewhat more pigmented. I love the color of Desire, but I think the formula is not as smooth as R&R. Here is how it looks in the pan.
It's beautiful, right? I really do like it, but I have to say that Nars aren't my favorite blushes for a couple of reasons. First is the packaging, it gets dirty and over time, the rubber breaks down and has a tendency to get sticky (ick!). Another reason is that while they're more pigmented than most blushes, they lack the smoothness of R&R and the glowiness of Chanel Joues Contraste blushes. I used to have almost all the Nars, but only 5 or 6 remain in my collection. Here are the swatches again. Nars Desire is #5. It is slightly warmer than Pale Pink, but not quite as much as Angelika.
Nars Desire really is a pretty blush, that is wearable by anyone. Just make sure to apply lightly at first, then add more as needed. It's easier to add more than take some off! =) Tomorrow will be the 6th day of Bright Pink Blush Week. Come back then and I'll talk about one of my faves, Shu Uemura P Wine 24. In the meantime I'd love to hear your thoughts on Nars blushes and if you agree (or not) with me.
Still want to pick this one up.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with you about the packaging and the wear of the blushes, over all. They're great but could be better... as most products could use some improvement.
I think you pretty much highlighted as to why I've not purchased a bunch of others.
Great post. :-D