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post #31 of 38
2/11/10 at 2:16am

Re: NARS Orgasm Illuminator? - Coming Spring '10

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Originally Posted by Shadowy Lady View Post
I got a sample of it and I don't like it I like my foundation alone vs mixed with this. It hardly even shows on me. I'm guessing I need a very deep tan for this to work and right now I'm not tanned.

I'm glad I didn't get a full jar.
have you tried applying it just like a liquid highlighter on your cheek bones?
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post #32 of 38
2/11/10 at 1:30pm

Re: NARS Orgasm Illuminator? - Coming Spring '10

I like it. I could live without it, but I like it.

Here's the best swatch I could get


It pretty much disappears in the shade, but who stands under a tree all day, right?

Nothing's on my face but the illuminator, besides blush...I think it's La Femme Russet + Orgasm Multiple

Indoor lighting, with flash
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post #33 of 38
2/11/10 at 5:06pm

Re: NARS Orgasm Illuminator? - Coming Spring '10

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i think this product is best suited to women of colour.
so far, everyone i know who has liked the illuminator is a WOC. it is definitely on the sheer side. i don't think it's intended to give color, but more of a "glow".

i would think if your lighter than NC42 it would definitely disappear on your skin
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post #34 of 38
2/11/10 at 6:52pm

Re: NARS Orgasm Illuminator? - Coming Spring '10

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have you tried applying it just like a liquid highlighter on your cheek bones?
I did, but it still doesn't give me the glow it claims, I can hardly see the glow. I like my other highlighting products much better :/

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so far, everyone i know who has liked the illuminator is a WOC. it is definitely on the sheer side. i don't think it's intended to give color, but more of a "glow".

i would think if your lighter than NC42 it would definitely disappear on your skin
That's what I was thinking. I was gonna wait till summer so I can try it with a tan but even with my tan I'm barely an NC35 (right now I'm NW25). I'm glad I only got a sample.
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post #35 of 38
2/12/10 at 8:08pm

Re: NARS Orgasm Illuminator? - Coming Spring '10

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i think this product is best suited to women of colour.
Yeah, it shows up better on darker skins IMO. I have swatches, pics and a review on my blog. It's "ok", but you need to get the application right. Gimme Albatross anyday.
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post #36 of 38
2/15/10 at 3:42pm

Re: NARS Orgasm Illuminator? - Coming Spring '10

It does seem to work on WOC with a darker tone. My tone is a bit more on the lighter side & it doesn't even show up on my skin.

I even asked Rihanna's MUA on Twitter how she used it & she said it was best for highlighting the cheeks, bridge of nose & the cupid's bow on the lips. That did nothing for me either. I'm really disappointed, I was so excited to try this & it looked so pretty in the bottle.

MAC's Strobe Liquid does so much more for me. I guess I'll stick with that.
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post #37 of 38
2/21/10 at 6:57pm

Re: NARS Orgasm Illuminator? - Coming Spring '10

it is definately better on darker skintones. i was so excited when i saw it at sephora because i love the orgasm colour. then i used it on my hand and was kind of disappointed. it's beautiful but you have to use alot to do anything if you're pale like i am. i'd say it's a nice alternative to strobe liquid for those who have complained that strobe makes them look oily though.
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post #38 of 38
3/16/10 at 8:42pm

Re: NARS Orgasm Illuminator? - Coming Spring '10

im super pale. MUFE HD 117, but i can see it on myself. I use it as a highlight on the cheek bones, and it gives a dewy subtle glow. It's nicer on dark skin though
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