NARS Taj Mahal Blush Review, Photos, Swatches
Friday, June 25th, 2010
NARS Taj Mahal Blush
Orange You Glad for Blush?
NARS Taj Mahal Blush ($26.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a vibrant tangerine orange with a soft, golden sheen. It is pigmented to the max, as many NARS blushes are, but this one is even more so than the average NARS blush. I found it really difficult to get the amount I needed, so keep a buffing brush on standby for quick fixes.
When worn lightly, it can be a beautiful shade of lightened peach-orange with a golden shimmer-sheen. It looks absolutely gorgeous on warmer skin tones, especially those with deeper complexions. It can, quite obviously, be built up for a very intense look, if so desired. Texture is soft, smooth, and the blush looks luminous when applied to skin. It gives skin an added warmth and subtle glow from the shimmer-sheen, and if you go easy, it’s very, very wearable and flattering.
How do you like to wear Taj Mahal?
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- Product: 29/30
- Value: 8/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 5/5
RECOMMENDATION: Those with warmer undertones will find this is majorly flattering on their skin tones, while those with cooler complexions may have to work it with the right complements. It has a soft texture and rich color pay off, so it oozes quality.
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Wearing NARS Taj Mahal Blush
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so my girlfriend got this nars taj mahal blush and i fell in love.she brought it to my house but i couldnt help the feeling that it was similar to "something". then i remebered IT'S AN EXACT DUPE OF "MAC PAPARAZ-SHE" mega metal(peacocky collection) eyeshadow .we swatched both side by side even the consistency was the same.yaaa my new blush
How does taj mahal compare with other Nars blushes--gina and mata hari?
Totally different... it's very orange!
Glad to hear that this blush looks great on NW45 skin! I just ordered it!
I've always wanted an orange blush. Looks great!
NARS Taj Mahal is amazing on brown skin. I love, love, love it! It's a must have for us brown girls. I had to get it from the NARS website. I love it. It gives me a gorgeous glow. It's great for my NW45 complexion. :-) Exhibit A is another great color.
LOVE this blush. I'm MAC NW50-55 and Taj Mahal, Exhibit A and Crazed are my favorite NARS blushes. But it sucks to hear they have bad customer service.
Taj Mahal looks great layered over Gold Member cream blush or use Gold Member as a highlighter with Taj Mahal on the cheeks for warmer skin tones.
wow such a pretty color! but I think it's too warm for my skin tone =(
would this be pigmented enough for use as an eyeshadow as well?
I imagine it would be, but I don't know if it's safe to do so.
I have it and frankly it's just to orange on my nc25 skin. I would love to give it away to someone of deep dark complexions. Anyone living in Toronto?
Too orange?! No wayyy! I am NC25 and can't believe it'd be too orange on you :(
Yeaaa even on a light hand it's just too much for me and I LOVE blushes lol. Too bad though, it's just collecting dust on my counter.
this blush is so pretty! but i wonder if it would look good on fair skin?
Yes!
funny timing again! i just swatched this the other day and was strongly considering it...i was slightly concerned about its yellow tone...i ended up with the very safe 'dolce vita' instead, but i'll get there eventually i'm sure ;)
Dolce Vita is a GREAT choice, though ;) It was actually the NARS blush that persuaded me to keep trying NARS!
i have this one n m an NC 45 n love it
Oooh, I like! Looks gorgeous on you, Christine! :D
Thanks, Wendy!
Oh wow thats so pretty although I am not sure if I can wear that
it's awesome as an eye shadow too!!
love it, beautiful blush!!!
Looks beautiful on you! I prefer coral/ peaches/ orange shades of blush on my skintone , they make me look alive!! ;)
Thank you! Me too!
Wow I'm actually somewhat surprised. Looking at it in the pan I wouldn't think that it could work so well when it's actually on! You look lovely :)
Aw, thanks Yumi!
That color freaked me out in the pan, but looks so good on the skin. On another note, I've heard that MAC Springsheen has better pigmentation than Nars Orgasm, even though Nars is hailed for their pigmentation. Do you find this to be true?
I find them about equal, to be honest, in terms of pigmentation!
wow this is surprisingly gorgeous!
I love this blush, I'm an NC25 with blonde hair and blue eyes and a friend if mine is a Nars MUA and she put it on me and it made my eyes look so bright! I just have to put it on softly!
I just bought this a lil while ago because i saw a review on youtube and I absolutely love it , perfect for summer.
OMG! This is my HG...love to death....will lose my mind if they ever ever ever discontinue go to blush! I LOVE LOVE Taj MAhal. It is by the first a must have for women of color.
OMG I have been wanting to buy this blush forever and I think you just gave me the push to finally purchase!!!! I was wondering what brush you used to apply this blush since it is so pigmented?
188 or 131!
This is my all time fav. blush. Loves it!!Must have for NC 40s ladies.
I think this one is too orange for me. I'm still looking for the perfect Nars-blush for my NW20-25 skin, like it sheer and not too shimmery. Can you help me? (I have to order online, Nars is not available in my country) Thanks!
Maybe Amour!
NARS has EPIC blushes! Christine, are Dazzleglasses PRO only? Or are they available at freestanding stores too? I'd like to buy one for my friend :) (...since Superglass isn't launched in Belgium, BOO)
Dazzleglasses should be at all stores as far as I know - they are at all locations here in the U.S.!
Thank ya, Christine!
Your pictures make me want this but Sephora doesn't carry NARS in my country. That is a travesty!
I've always been curious as to how it looks on someone. Looks very pretty, I might have to go check it out! Thanks
Taj Mahal is a Holy Grail item for me. I am NC45/50 ish.
Wow pretty! perfect for summer colors =) Christine, what gloss are you pairing with Taj Mahal blush on that picture?
Luster by NARS!
Thanks! Its such a pretty combo together!
This is one of my favorite blushes! I have yet to come across a NARS blush that I don't like. This one can give my face a beautiful healthy sun-kissed glow, even when I feel like death warmed over. Love it!
Oooh, that's so pretty! I have no Nars blushes, just some Cargoes and MAC. I don't even know which Nars blush to buy first. What are your must-haves for someone who is a yellow-based NC 40 (think South Asian skin)? Thanks so much Christine!
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