At the start I resisted buying into the hype and instead I bought the affordable dupes but as any makeup lover would know; eventually the enablers wear you down haha.
I was unimpressed for months with this blush - I didn't see anything remotely special about it on my cheeks. That all changed once I applied the blush in a way that suits my skin tone and really shows off the gorgeous peach/pink coral.
The blush comes in a textured black compact that is surprisingly small but I like that because it makes me think that it's possible to pan haha. In the pan, there's no denying how visually appealing this shade is and I really think skin tones across the board can pull it off; even those afraid of shimmer.
Before you go running to the hills, the shimmer is noticeable in the pan and on your brush but it will blend beautifully into the skin so that you don't look like a disco ball. What I love about this blush is that the colour is buildable so you can have a gentle pop of peach coral or a bam-in-your-face 80s baby look - yes I tried - I love clowning my blush :-)
The blush not only has excellent pigmentation but there is a slight sheen to the product. The staying power is excellent; it lasts me all day with very little fading. I buy a lot of my NARS products from Mecca but this blush was from Sephora (via Shipito). Does this blush replace my dupes? Nope but I'm happy to have them all and they do get a lot of use.
This is the perfect blush - believe the hype.
The colour is a beautiful peachy, coral with a slight shimmer to it. Don't worry though as once it's applied it doesn't look glittery - the shimmer almost acts more like a highlighter. I have olive skin but this blush should suit most skin tones.
This product easily lasts all day without having to do any touch-ups. It comes in a small, compact size black case and you really only need to apply a little bit each time so it will last a while even if you use it every day.
There are a lot of dupes out there but it is worth it to give the real thing a try. It's a product that's definitely worth the money.