Nars Orgasm Blush

I had heard the rave reviews but the swatches and pictures online just don't do this blush justice. For me, the main reason this looks so amazing is because of the finely milled gold shimmer. The colour shows up peachy pink one way, but when it catches the light, the gold really shines through to the point where it looks like those duo tone nailpolishes. I absolutely love it. The blush itself did have a bit of a hard crust at the top when I first got it, but I read reviews where other people had the same issue. You just have to lightly buff that first layer off to get to the proper blush. There are many dupes these days though and I love the balm's hot mama even more than orgasm. But this is the blush that started it all, and I can see why.

This is one the most hyped up products but sadly (to probably a lot of disgust) it didn't live up to expectations. To be fair I think this is largely because I may have got a dud. It was from the sephora website by the pigmentation and colour pay-off was sub par, and not the same as my flat mates same version. Which was highly disappointing. The colour is beautiful and versatile so I'm sure a better version would live up to expectations. However, I also think there are great dupes. Such as sleek rose gold, the same but brighter and more pigmented

I have to confess, this is the first product from NARS that i've used, and I was really intrigued when it was described as a Beauty Icon.

On first glances the packaging is gorgeous. It comes in a matt black compact which looks very sleek and professional. The clasp was bit fiddly to open I thought, kind of like some of those loo's in upmarket restaurants in Auckland which are so disguised you can't even figure out where they are!

Anyhoo, open it I did. The colour block is very generous and at also has a nice size mirror which can be a downfall of many cosmetic products.

I'm not sure what colour I was expecting but when I opened it suddenly the name of it made sense. It is a gorgeous subtle but rich (can it be both??) pinky peach colour, no doubt the exact colour your checks could go at the moment of.....ahem..

The colour on your cheeks is really subtle and natural I just love it. I'm not a big blush collector only having a couple in my collection, but this one will be my go to from here on in, and I will be for sure checking out other NARS products.

I was lucky enough to be chosen to be on the BR trail team for this product, and couldn’t contain my excitement when it arrived. One of the reasons why I wanted to try Orgasm was to see if the ‘so-called’ universal peachy pink tones would be flattering and natural on my neutral to cool toned, super-fair complexion. As a general rule, products marketed as being ‘universal’ don’t really apply to me as I am on one of the extremities, but I am delighted to report that Orgasm was completely compatible with my NW10 skin. Couple this with the sleek, modern packaging and the excitement of testing one of the industry icons, we were off to a good start.

Let’s start with the colour. It’s hard to be original with a description so I will keep things simple; Orgasm is a warm, peachy pink jazzed up by an abundance of gold shimmer. The gold within it creates this glorious transition between the pink and peachy tones in the product. Orgasm makes you look very healthy and glowing- kind of like you are radiating warmth and energy. The shimmers give it multidimensionality and mean that the product seems to be dynamic on the face- Orgasm continually changes and catches the light. Top marks for that.

The pigmentation and color payoff of this product lies very much in the optimum zone for blush products in the sense that it’s not dry, chalky or frustrating to build up colour, nor is it so intense that it’s hard to control. No issues with application or bendability- I find that the secret is a light hand at first, a quality angled blush brush and a smile.

For those interested in the packaging- the black rubberized compact is nicely streamlined and certainly feels sturdy to the touch. It contains a mirror which is decently sized, and the compact as a whole fits conveniently in the palm of the hand. The matte rubbery texture does attract finger marks etc. but you can’t have everything and in truth, the goodness inside is what matters more.

I think that there is room for improvement with the wear time of this product. If applied at 7.30 am the pigments start to fade on my skin by early afternoon, but what I love is that the glow remains, instead of the product disappearing altogether. All good things come to and end, but I wish that it lasted a little longer before needing to re-apply.

Nars’ Orgasm reigns supreme over the blush market and definitely deserves its iconic status. It’s easy to see why- it will provide you with a healthy, radiant glow at any time and any place.

A loveable, luxurious and luscious blush that can bring a beauty boost to any woman that wears it. Do yourself a favour and go and try some on, and if (when) you fall in love, invest and enjoy.

*Nars Blush in Orgasm gets the –Nina- tick of approval*

For those people that haven't tried or seen this product in real life - I can assure you it is hyped up for a jolly good reason! I think it's even more perfect than I imagined. I sort of thought prior to reviewing it that it's ONLY a blush therefore It surely couldn't be worth $50. Well I was wrong.

Lets start on packaging, matte black, perfect size, sleek, professional, modern. I am in love with the packaging! People compare it to elf's packaging but I don't agree! NARS is much nicer than elf's and much more luxurious!

The product itself is literally everything I ever imagined. Again, it has been compared to a number of cheaper dupes, including an elf blush, and again, they 'aint got nothin' on NARS Orgasm! It's just the perfect blush colour, a coraly red with gold shimmer. The shimmer is so subtle and it doesn't show up like a party on your face. This is something I love because it makes it more appropriate for everyday wear in my opinion.

The blush is super pigmented but when applying it doesn't look too bold on the cheeks either. It's not too subtle but not too bold. It just comes through perfectly. I own a LOT of blushes and this product ticks every box. I have definitely not used a blush as perfect as this before.

As for staying power, it stays on for an entire school teacher day - which is saying a lot because we are busy people! I've tried it on top of various foundations and it sits beautifully on each one! It is also super blend-able and looks so natural on the skin.

Overall, I would absolutely say this product IS worth the money. If this was a tester I was trialing then I'd go out and buy the real thing. It's the most perfect blush I've ever used and compared to all the dupes and other blushes I used - I can see a huge jump in quality. Usually, I have a downside to point out for each product because I like to keep my reviews 2 sided, however I cannot say a bad thing about it! Perhaps it would be better if it was bigger for the price? I don't know if it's made with unicorn tears or what but despite the fact it's worth every cent $50 is a LOT of money for a blush and perhaps that puts people off purchasing (like I was). That being said, it's definitely not small, but it's not huge either.

I'm still waiting for my orgasm?

That comment was made by a guy at work & as such sealed the fate of Orgasm blush for me. LOVE IT. I was incredibly lucky to be picked to review Orgasm. As this is my first trial ever, I'm quite trepidatious about reviewing such an iconic item, but let's give it a whirl.

Packaging: I'm a fan of the rubberised black casing - it looks sleek. The only down side that I've found with my Nars eyeshadows is that it picks up & shows everything if you've put it in your makeup bag. Texture: It's buttery, it's really easy to apply, I didn't find it chalky in the least. I did feel however that the gold sheen emphasised my pore size on the apples of my cheeks so I did blend it out quite a lot on the first day. For the rest of the week I used a primer under my BB cream and that seemed to make a difference. No more emphasised moon craters. Color: I love the colour, a gorgeous peachy pink with a gold sheen. I'm pretty sure that it would suit most if not all people. I found that you're able to apply a sheer layer or build it for intensity. It lasted about 7 hours on me before I noticed fading.

One thing I noted on the packaging - the first ingredient is Talc, so if you're allergic, this product is probably not going to be for you & it'd be a shame to have spent the money on something you can't use.

Repurchase?: The big question. Yes, I'll be visiting my local Mecca and be grabbing one of these once I finish it. When a guy asks you why you're glowing, I figure that's a good thing.

Thanks so much BR for the opportunity to review!!!

I was beyond excited to be chosen for this Trial team.. For years I have been lusting after this beautiful blush!

First of the packaging is gorgeous in itself.. Sleek black compact that opens easily and closes securely shut (there is nothing worse than compacts that are loose and don't really close!)

Gorgeous decent sized mirror.. I have this thing for using mirrors of blush compacts when I apply my mascara so I can get a good underneath view.. So this mirror scores highly!

The blush itself is gorgeous.. I genuinely believe this would suit almost all skin tones. I am quite fair and when I first opened it I worried that it might appear quite orangey on me but boy was I wrong.. This came out the most gorgeous peach/champagne... slightly bronze and was VERY complimentary to my skin tone. This blush is beautiful to apply.. No nasty cakey-ness, easily blendable and easily buildable.. And my fave part of this blush, the subtle complexion enhancing shimmer (not glitter!) that gives you the most RADIANT glow.. And if you know anything about me from my Reviews its that I love glow!

This gorgeous blush is totally worth the hype and I am oh so in love <3

I did loads of research before I purchase NARS Orgasm and a lot of people says they dislike the big chunk of glitter so I kind of hesitated cause NARS is expensive and this is my first time using NARS products. I bought the NARS Orgasm & Laguna duo from Sephora and when I received it I was very impressed with the shade and the packaging. It's simple and pretty. I have been using NARS Orgasm every day since I bought it (been more than 2 month now) and I love it! This blush stays on for more than 8 hours without having to touch up during the day, I have oily face and it doesn't give me oily cheeks. The shade is gorgeous and it doesn't have big chunks of glitter like people says it does. A little goes a long way and overall very happy with Orgasm.

I always recommend wearing blush (and bronzer) to my friends that wear foundation so their faces don't look flat. And for those that don't want a whole drawer of different blushes like I have, this is the one and only blush you will ever need. I have not seen a single skintone that doesn't suit this blush. It's natural, it goes on perfectly and the blush lasts forever. This blush is definitely worth all the hype it gets online, and worth the money. Every cent.

I've been hearing about NARS Orgasm blush for years; I think anyone who reads makeup blogs has. But the price has always been so off-putting. I finally bit the bullet when I had a make up tutorial at Meeca Cosmetica, and had to pay for it by purchasing products (a pretty good deal). It is amazing. I don't know what it is that makes it so special, but I will not be going back to other blushes -and because such a small amount goes a long way, i won't need to be buying it again any time soon.