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*
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.