NARS blushes for WOC

CartoonChic · Nov 26, 2012

sss215 said:
Has anyone tried NARS Taos? Such a pretty plummy brick red color with shimmer. It was my first NARS blush

I'm going to try using Fix+ to see what happens. Taos was my 2nd NARS blush. I agree, it's so pretty.

CartoonChic · Nov 26, 2012

MissTT said:
I've only used the eye primer which is awesome, but like you I have oily skin and haven't found my HG primer. Are you using Prep & Prime Radiance?

Honestly, if you're spending right around $100 then our GiltCity codes are better than this 20% off. I'm kind of torn now. I don't need anything, but had a few things in my cart to try out. I wish I knew if NARS had any products coming out in the next month. Not sure if I should save this GiltCity coupon for later or what.

I love the Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and it's great for oily eye lids. Haven't tried any face primers.

I don't know if the NARS Spring 2013 releases in December or January. There's also that new make your own gift set thing that hasn't launched yet. I was all gung-ho about ordering my stuff today, but I think I'll wait to see what the gift set thing is about.

CartoonChic · Nov 26, 2012

sss215 said:
I used the NARS Pore Refining primer before and I did like it. It didn't have that smooth silicon-y texture, like the Bare Minerals and Smashbox primers, that I dont like on my face. It was nice, but MAC Prep and Prime Natural Radiance is 100x better. Is that the prep and prime primer you tried?

Sorry they won't allow use of the Gilt certificates. I do see that NARS is a website that participates in Ebates though; with a free shipping code. I am taking advantage of that.

We can use the certificate. We just can't use it stacked with the 20% off discount. The certificate is still a very good deal, though.

sss215 · Nov 26, 2012

CartoonChic said:
We can use the certificate. We just can't use it stacked with the 20% off discount. The certificate is still a very good deal, though.

Oh yeah, I meant to add that, lol

CartoonChic · Nov 26, 2012

sss215 said:
Today I applied Gilda, sprayed fix+ on the cheek, and then added Gilda again. The color really popped! Try that if you can.

I tried it. You're right! The color is so much stronger. It seems like it will last even longer too. I sprayed Fix+ onto my brush. I thought I had it far away enough to mist it, but I misjudged. The brush was damp, but it still worked.

MarieMary · Nov 26, 2012

CartoonChic said:
I don't know if the NARS Spring 2013 releases in December or January. There's also that new make your own gift set thing that hasn't launched yet. I was all gung-ho about ordering my stuff today, but I think I'll wait to see what the gift set thing is about.

The NARS Spring 2013 collection will be released January 15th in the USA, February 1st everywhere else.

sss215 · Nov 26, 2012

CartoonChic said:
I tried it. You're right! The color is so much stronger. It seems like it will last even longer too. I sprayed Fix+ onto my brush. I thought I had it far away enough to mist it, but I misjudged. The brush was damp, but it still worked.

Yes! Fix+ really makes the color say BAM!!! and yes, much more long wearing too.

CartoonChic · Nov 26, 2012

MarieMary said:
The NARS Spring 2013 collection will be released January 15th in the USA, February 1st everywhere else.

Thanks for the info. The certificate expires January 16th. I need to check again to see if there's anything I may want from the collection.

sss215 · Nov 27, 2012

Just ordered the 413 Bleeker Velvet Matte Lip Pencil and Galapagos as a gift for my friend. Ebates had a free shipping no code needed for NARS good until Nov. 30. Ebates is one of the best things ever! I'm hooked!

califabulous · Nov 27, 2012

sss215 said:
Ebates is one of the best things ever! I'm hooked!

just got galapagos during VIB and I LOVE it!!!

MarieMary · Nov 28, 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by CartoonChic

Thanks for the info. The certificate expires January 16th. I need to check again to see if there's anything I may want from the collection.

No problem! I certainly hope the information is still correct. That would indeed be nice if something from the spring 2013 collection looks interesting to you. Seduction blush, maybe?

CartoonChic · Nov 28, 2012

MarieMary said:
No problem! I certainly hope the information is still correct. That would indeed be nice if something from the spring 2013 collection looks interesting to you. Seduction blush, maybe?

Seduction looks like a gorgeous color in the pan. It's listed as a cream blush even though it looks like a powder in the pictures I've seen. I'm hoping the listing is a mistake and it's really a powder. I'll snatch it up in a heartbeat! I still haven't tried cream blushes yet. I want to try one from an inexpensive brand first like NYX to see if I like the cream formula. I'm just so used to powders and they seem easier to use and less messy.

CartoonChic · Nov 28, 2012

sss215 said:
Ebates is one of the best things ever! I'm hooked!

Ebates is the bees nees. I have Dragon Girl and Damned Velvet Matte Pencils on my radar. I haven't tried any of NARS Lip Pencils before, but I swatched them at Sephora recently and the colors are very pretty.

CartoonChic · Nov 28, 2012

I received my Gaiety and Luster blushes. Gaiety is so pretty. It's a soft, light pink and I can see it on my skin. It's not obvious, but it's there. Let me just say that the dusty a$$ tester at my Sephora is ridiculous. The Gaiety tester is near white with only a hint of pink in it. My blush that arrived looks nothing at all like that tester. It's a strong, vibrant bubblegum pink in the pan. I nearly passed on this pretty blush

And Luster.

Luster = pure

. It was soooooo worth the wait. I had such a hard time getting this blush that I was afraid I would be disappointed when I finally got it. It's now my 2nd favorite NARS blush after Taj Mahal. It's a beautiful highlighter that just blends in with my skin so well. I can actually see myself hitting pan with this blush because I'll probably use it every time I wear makeup.

VampyCouture · Nov 28, 2012

CartoonChic said:
Seduction looks like a gorgeous color in the pan. It's listed as a cream blush even though it looks like a powder in the pictures I've seen. I'm hoping the listing is a mistake and it's really a powder. I'll snatch it up in a heartbeat! I still haven't tried cream blushes yet. I want to try one from an inexpensive brand first like NYX to see if I like the cream formula. I'm just so used to powders and they seem easier to use and less messy.

I have some cream blushes from Nyx and they are some of my favorites! If you get a solid color, they are really creamy. If you get a color with glitter, it's a tad less pigmented. I love them. I use cream blushes underneath powder blushes to make my blush last longer. I never have to worry about fading with this approach.

Also, I saw that you were looking at Damned and Dragon Girl Velvet Lip Pencil. GET IT! It is seriously gorgeous. I'm NC50/NW43 and it's just pops against the skin. I also have Cruella. Another gorgeous red!

CartoonChic · Nov 29, 2012

VampyCouture said:
I have some cream blushes from Nyx and they are some of my favorites! If you get a solid color, they are really creamy. If you get a color with glitter, it's a tad less pigmented. I love them. I use cream blushes underneath powder blushes to make my blush last longer. I never have to worry about fading with this approach.

Also, I saw that you were looking at Damned and Dragon Girl Velvet Lip Pencil. GET IT! It is seriously gorgeous. I'm NC50/NW43 and it's just pops against the skin. I also have Cruella. Another gorgeous red!

I liked Cruella too when I swatched it. Plus it makes me think of Cruella De Vil. Which NYX cream blush do you recommend? I'm planning to get Orange to test under Taj Mahal and want a 2nd one for Ulta's current sale.

sss215 · Nov 29, 2012

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CartoonChic said:
Ebates is the bees nees. I have Dragon Girl and Damned Velvet Matte Pencils on my radar. I haven't tried any of NARS Lip Pencils before, but I swatched them at Sephora recently and the colors are very pretty.

Yes!!! I have Dragon Girl and will get Damned next. I think those are the best ones! Train Bleu is pretty too

VampyCouture said:
I have some cream blushes from Nyx and they are some of my favorites! If you get a solid color, they are really creamy. If you get a color with glitter, it's a tad less pigmented. I love them. I use cream blushes underneath powder blushes to make my blush last longer. I never have to worry about fading with this approach. Also, I saw that you were looking at Damned and Dragon Girl Velvet Lip Pencil. GET IT! It is seriously gorgeous. I'm NC50/NW43 and it's just pops against the skin. I also have Cruella. Another gorgeous red!

I just saw the NYx cream blushes the other day at my local beauty supply. I was looking for something else so I didn't grab any. They had Red Cheek which something I have been wanting for a while. I'll go back for it. BTW, can I say that I love the new mobile version of specktra? So much easier to post from my iPhone!

aradhana · Nov 29, 2012

CartoonChic said:
I received my Gaiety and Luster blushes. Gaiety is so pretty. It's a soft, light pink and I can see it on my skin. It's not obvious, but it's there. Let me just say that the dusty a$$ tester at my Sephora is ridiculous. The Gaiety tester is near white with only a hint of pink in it. My blush that arrived looks nothing at all like that tester. It's a strong, vibrant bubblegum pink in the pan. I nearly passed on this pretty blush

And Luster.

Luster = pure

. It was soooooo worth the wait. I had such a hard time getting this blush that I was afraid I would be disappointed when I finally got it. It's now my 2nd favorite NARS blush after Taj Mahal. It's a beautiful highlighter that just blends in with my skin so well. I can actually see myself hitting pan with this blush because I'll probably use it every time I wear makeup.

thanks for mentioning this! the tester at my sephora is the same. i figured it would look ashy on me. but if it shows up nicely on you, it should work on me too....

when a mua at the nars counter applied luster on me, she put it on the tops of the cheekbones and up around the orbitals. it felt like she was putting it everywhere! then she applied taj mahal on the apples. it looked really nice, and the luster added a very pretty glow.

VampyCouture · Nov 29, 2012

sss215 said:
BTW, can I say that I love the new mobile version of specktra? So much easier to post from my iPhone!

Damned is too gorgeous for words. I love Nyx cream blushes. The only other high end cream blushes I have is MUFE HD ones. I really want Nars Cactus Flower, but I feel like I have too many dupes of that in powder form.

MissTT · Nov 29, 2012

Cartoon and aradhana - please stop making me lust for Luster. It sounds gorgeous.

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