NARS Powder Foundation Review

REVIEW : 8.8 OUT OF 10

NARS Powder Foundation costs US $ 45. I got to use this powder foundation for 3 to 4 times. I did not buy it myself. So I am going to write the review based on the experience.

What NARS claims about NARS Powder Foundation - An advanced, lightweight formula that fuses the performance of a foundation with the ease of a powder. Skin looks perfected with a soft-matte finish and is protected against UVA and UVB rays. Incredibly versatile, it may be applied with a powder brush for a sheer, natural finish, or with the included sponge for a polished and smooth finish.
* SPF 12 and PA++ protection
* Lightweight, non-drying velvety finish; effortless application
* Narscosmetics.com exclusive shades Sweden and Lapoine are ideal for Asian skin tones

Application Tips from NARS experts – 1. Use the Loose Powder Brush for transparent coverage. Rock and roll the Botan Brush for more coverage. –Shayna Shapiro, Lead Trainer

2. Powder Foundation can be used over liquid foundation or alone. For an extra matte effect, use the sponge to press powder on the nose, chin and in between the eyebrows. –Raquel Grijalva, National Makeup Stylist

It comes in a compact case, as you can see in the picture. I have gone through the NARS website and found that the foundation is available in 16 shades. Though the NARS Powder Foundation is powdery in form, it acts like a liquid foundation. Application is quite easy. Also it comes with SPF 12. Its not at all heavy and also its blendable.

NARS Powder Foundation provides protection from both UVA and UVB which can cause premature ageing as well as sun burns. Though the price is really high, but the foundation stays on long, unlike most powder foundations I have used till date. It gives medium coverage.

Since I do have oily skin, powder foundations are the best for my type of skin. I wore it alone, but then had to use a concealer to cover the blemishes and spots. One can also use it over liquid foundation. You can use the sponge or a kabuki brush to apply the NARS Powder Foundation.

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REVIEW : NARS Deep Throat blush

NARS Deep Throat blush

RATING : 9 OUT OF 10

The name of the blush is enough to grab many eye-balls, and many readers might have accidentally landed up on my blog, wishing to find something (more intersting?) ,with the same name than make-up! Well ,the name is just an eye-catcher, I agree. And so is the blush. By the way, we are discussing about the non-p**** version of Deep Throat, it’s a blush by NARS cosmetics. If blushes interest you, read on!

Clear view of Nars deep throat

NARS blush in Deep Throat is described by NARS as “flirty, sheer peach color”. The color is warm, a pink blush with peachy sheer in it. If you have used the NARS Orgasm blush, then you will find the NARS Deep Throat blush to be much lighter but somewhat similar otherwise.

NARS Deep Throat blush is shimmery, contains gold glitter flecks in it, which gives a radiant glow to face. It does not clog out the pores (I do have open pores). Generally shimmery products accentuates all the flaws, but this blush does not!

Swatch

NARS Deep Throat blush comes in a sleek matte black rubberised plastic case. One thing I like about the packaging is that, the blush comes with a mirror inside the case. But I really dislike the plastic case since it catches all the dirt and fingerprints quickly, and the box looks messy.

NARS Deep Throat blush is highly pigmented, so just one swipe of the brush loaded with blush is enough. You can build up color on your cheeks by re-applying. It practically lasts all day long! Saying all that, I would just add one more point that the blush is not matte, so if you want a matte blush, this is wont be able to satisfy you!

** This is the 100^th post of this blog. I never thought I would be continuing and would be able to reach 100 given to my infrequent postings. But finally, its done! I am happy. I am more serious from now on towards this blog. Lets see, in how many ways can we enrich our beautilicious journey!! **

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NARS ORGASM BLUSH

RATINGS : 9 OUT OF 10

The most talked about and hyped blush from NARS, Orgasm blush is known to one and all. I am sure many of you, reading my post, must have heard about the product, and even some of you have tried it. Since NARS is a costly product, i dare not try it. However when i somehow managed to purchase one, i use it only on special occasions. And here i am to share with you, my feedbacks on Orgasm Blush.

The color is somewhat a warm pinky one, with some golden shimmer on it. Remember is not glittery, but shimmery, which adds an even golden radiance to your face, and not chunks of glitter to spoil your entire makeup and the day.

Its highly pigmented, stays for a long time. And then suitable for most skin tones. The packaging is same as that of other NARS Products. Slim and sleek box with a mirror on the opposite side of the upper lid, so you don’t require to carry a separate mirror in your purse.

NARS Orgasm blush is definitely an unique product, since as mentioned above, its suitable for most skin complexions. And then you wont require a highlighter or shimmer powder, if you use orgasm. Also since its highly pigmented, you need very less of the blush, that means,  you need not buy it frequently.

But i don’t like three things about the blush. First of all, since orgasm blush is so pigmented with shimmers, you better avoid it in the daytime. There is a probability that you might end up looking like a overdone makeup nerd. Secondly, the palette is black, and matte, so it gets dirty very soon with fingerprints all over the palette’s body. And then, the blush comes with no blush brush or anything, so you have to carry a blush brush separately.

An awesome product, totally worth the price. It costs around US $ 33. Well, try it, its definitely worth trying.

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