I can't believe I have not already written a review on the much talked about NARS Orgasm Blush, as I have reached for it almost everyday for over a year now. This is my all time favourite blush, one of my top 5 makeup items, and I will 100% repurchase this when it eventually runs out.
NARS Orgasm is beautiful. It is contained within sturdy, black packaging with a mirror. Inside is a luxurious, glowing pink shade with speckles of shimmering gold. I have fair-medium skin, depending on how fake tanned I am, and this shade is perfection. It provides a natural pink flush to the cheeks and a gorgeous glow. This product is a blush and basic highlight in one, and somehow seems to hit the cheekbones perfectly every time. This product is easy to blend, and difficult to mess up. The end result is a stunning, glowing flush that compliments the most basic makeup, as well as a full faced look.
NARS Orgasm lasts all day, although I would top it up for an extra boost come the evening. I also own ZA Glowing Pink, which is a more affordable option. It is very similar, but NARS Orgasm has that extra wow factor and lasts longer on the skin.
NARS Orgasm is particularly perfect for beginners, those in a rush, or anyone who is unsure about what blush tone will suit them. I believe it is an essential for every one, and I will continue to use this on an almost daily basis. The only time I reach for a different blush is if I want a matte blush, or if I would prefer to use a separate highlighter and don't want to go overboard.
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.
Tips: Heavy to light - I start my blush from just above my ear and gradually buff the blush above my contour until I get to the apples of my cheeks where I place just a pop of the shade.