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NARS Cosmetics - Cream Blushes - Product Photos

NARS Cosmetics – Cream Blushes – Product Photos

Here are some close-up photos of several of NARS’ cream blushes (singles, not duos).

Where to Buy: Nordstrom.com.

Anyone have any of these? What do you think?


NARS Gold Member Cream Blush


NARS Penny Lane Cream Blush


NARS Cactus Flower Cream Blush


NARS Constantinople Cream Blush


NARS Gueule de Nuit Cream Blush


NARS Montenegro Cream Blush


NARS Lokoum Cream Blush


NARS Turkish Red Cream Blush

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Roxy Avatar

I own Cactus Flower and I just love it. The color payoff and consistency is perfect. I love how it blends into my skin and gives me a natural glow. Definitely a must-have IMO!

vanewpc Avatar

I have guelle de nuit and LOVE it I think these cream blushes are definetly superior to MAC cream blushes. They are not as greasy as MAC ones and they last much longer also great as a base 2 any powder blush you might have

JL Avatar

I have penny lane and it is AWESOM!!! You can use it on the lips a bit as well with a bit of gloss and it is really pretty. It gives a really soft, natural flush. On the lips it is pretty over Belle Du Jour lipstick.

anina Avatar

i was so scared that you were posting new cream blushes from nars!

i’ve been reeling from my impulse purchase of mekong (which i justified by wearing it four out of five days this week to work) and am currently lemming dolce vita since my MUA thought i needed some color on my cheeks when i said i was thinking of a matte blush.

the lokoum and turkish red look great! *sigh*

lexisf09 Avatar

Contrary to popular belief, Orgasm does not show up well on me – yes, I am talking about the blush ha. Anyway, I also tried the Multiple and still nothing. I may give Cactus Flower a whirl because it looks like it’ls almost like Orgasm – pinky/peach with just a hint of gold. We’ll see – thanks for swatching and posting this btw!

cloudburst Avatar

Love, love, love NARS cream (and powder) blushes – I have Penny Lane, Lokoum, Guele De Nuit and Cactus Flower. And you only need to use a few dabs of them.

Pollyanna Avatar

Yes! Great post! 🙂 I’d love to see more NARS swatches.
Do you think you could swatch their powder blushes? That’d be super helpful!

Melissa Avatar

Does Cactus Flower look anything like Nars powder blush in Torrid?
I don’t know which one to get now!!
They are both so gorgeous. :/

Veronica Avatar

No, cactus flower is more of a water-melonish red with gold sparkles whereas Torrid is more of a coralish pink. Hope this helps!

Christina Avatar

I think the “palette” is actually the tester most NARS counters have for the customers to swatch and try on before buying, but I could be wrong.

lala Avatar

I thought to myself are these store testers?.. but I remember you stating you take photos of your products etc..so thats why I was thinking “where she get the cool palette”?

Veronica Avatar

it’s from the counter. I am so familiar with the NARS counter setting -_-; well unless she gets the whole thing from the counter and bring it home ;O. I think she took the pic at the counter.

aradhana Avatar

i like the close-up pics of the blushes from the counter display…it’s better in my opinion than publicity pics (which are highly photoshopped) or pics of the products before they are touched, because it gives a better idea of their texture…
i’m thinking about cactus flower actually…
what about you, christine?

Amanda Avatar

I recently bought cactus flower instead. The thing that i noticed about it, the colour shows differently depending how you apply it. If you use a blush brush it is a dramatic red or pinky-red. If you dab a small small bit on your finger and then rub it in, its like a nice summer glow. And if you dab a bit more on your finger and then rub it in you will see more and more colour. With this blush, believe it or not you can get a variety of different looks.

Jen Avatar

I was woundering, what pallate do you have the cream blushes in, its soooo cool. and what bust do you think is good for pale-warm complections??hanks a ton <3

YUUUUP Avatar

I own Cactus Flower! Its the most pigmented blush I own and stays put all day. I cant believe how little I use to get the perfect amount of product on my cheeks. I got mine at Sephora not too long ago, they only had 2 in store and I picked this one! Cactus Flower looks like a strong pink in the pan but on me its a pretty coral color! LOVE! And they last longer on than the Multiples!

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