If you could only wear one blush for the rest of your life, which would it be?
If you could only wear one blush for the rest of your life, which would it be? Specific shade!
Burberry Earthy or Tom Ford Love Lust!
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Tom Ford Frantic Pink or Nars Doucer!
I love NARS Douceur, as well; now I’m curious about the Tom Ford!
Either Mac Love Rock or Improvise
I guess it’s technically a bronzer, but I use Benefit Hoola as a blush and it’s the best color on me.
Nyx Cinnamon =)
NARS Douceur, and either Zen or Sin as a contour blush. However, even if any of these are DCd, I’m quite certain I could find something comparable on the market. Blush doesn’t play a really big part in my routine, and there are dozens of similar shades on the market. I simply chose Douceur due to the color & finish, but I could be flexible if either were slightly different.
How is Sin as a contour? I’m tossing up between it and Oasis, but I didn’t really like the sheen in Orgasm and I’ve heard Sin is similar. My skin’s fair with slightly yellow/olive tones.
My skin is light, and extremely neutral (ie, NARS Deauville, Rimmel Clean Finish True Ivory, Revlon ColorStay Buff), and both Sin & Oasis work well for me, but are *very* different on the skin. Sin is “duskier”, while Oasis is more “ruddy”. There is a sheen in both, but I usually buff/powder over it anyway (to diffuse color), as both are extremely pigmented.
I wouldn’t use Sin as a contour on its own, or with only a highlighter, but with another pink, it provides a more “seamless” contour when well-blended.
I was going back & forth between Sin & Oasis for well over a year, and ended up with both (I took the plunge with the LE blush/bronzer duo in Oasis/Laguna, and the duo in Sin/Casino, and I wanted the bronzers, as well). Both shades are beautiful, and look much differerent when applied, so it really comes down to preference. If you lean towards warmer shades in lip & eye products, I’d say Oasis; conversely, if you lean towards cooler shades, then Sin may be a better choice. I’m reaching for Oasis now that it’s Summer, but see myself reaching for Sin when Fall comes.
Tarte Exposed
Ditto.
Tarte Exposed all the way!
NARS Orgasm or any of the million dupes. Typical, but it works well on me.
Well Dressed by MAC or Frat Boy by The Balm.
I’d wear my absolute favorite NYX blush in Terra Cotta. It’s a slightly shimmery rose gold shade. On my skin, the shimmer doesn’t show up at all, but it becomes the most natural looking color on my cheeks! I have about 5 different NYX blushes and a few others from Physician’s Formula and such, but I keep going back to Terra Cotta. I’m going to be saddened the day I hit pan on it!
…Looks like I’m going to have to stock up soon! 😉
It’s a tie between Chanel Rose Initial and Tarina Tarantino quad (the one in the upper right corner).
If I can only have one it’s gonna be the Chanel though…
Bobbi Brown’s Nude Blush. Perfect pink for a cool-toned lady and doesn’t require as much caution as other blushes for my fair skin. 😀
That would probably be torture.
But If I could only wear one, I guess I would have to say NARS Dolce Vita.
I reserve it for special occasions or anytime where I need a boost of confidence in my stride.
MAC Blushbaby. Love love love that blush! It goes with everything.
Mac Pink Swoon
Sleek Pan Tao
theBalm Frat Boy!
Illamasqua Naked Rose
ITA! I love Naked Rose or Illamasqua Ambition
TheBalm Frat Boy
MAC Dainty…
Illamasqua Zygomatic, although I tested NARS Penny Lane the other day and it’s a serious contender.
Legendary by Mac, for sure.
Benefit – Coralista without a doubt.
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Nars Sin or Oasis.
I think MAC Mineralize Blush in Nuance
Sleek – Coral. It’s not even a coral, more a dark orange natural color.
Chanel Rose Initiale or Benefit Bella Bamba ( among so many others 🙂 ! )
I really can’t choose between Lancôme miel glacé and Tarte cheek stain in dollface.
Burberry Rose
‘Poppy Paradise’ Josie Maran cheek gelee. It’s the only product of Josie Maran’s that I own, and I’ve stocked up 3 pots. I use it as a lip and cheek color, and it nearly perfectly matches my natural blush color. (I’m very fair.) Any time I wear it, I look so awake and healthy! Love.
I haven’t found my HG blush yet actually! still looking. as of right now, it’d be a dusty pink Ulta brand lipstick that I use as a cream blush. I want to try NARS Deep Throat though!
This is such a hard question to answer, Christine! My choice would be Tom Ford Cheek Color in Love Lust too. 🙂
Frat Boy by theBalm
Chanel Blush in Rouge. I’m a sucker for reds.
Tarte tipsy, MAC margin and springsheen.
Becca Beach Tint in Dragonfruit or Chanel Frivole. I often like to use bronzer (either Givenchy Poudre Bonne Mine or Chanel Bronze Universel) instead of blush, but when I wear blush those are the two I reach for most.
Illamasqua Zygomatic!
Any recommendations for an NC42?
Nars Penny Lane!
Of my very limited collection, NARS Dolce Vita. It’s subtle enough for every day, can be made quite dramatic if I want and it doesn’t clash with anything.
Chanel Malice without a doubt!
Illamasqua Naked Rose or Nars Deep Throat
That’s an easy one – Tarte Natural Beauty.
Benefit Coralista
Definitely Nars Luster.
Illamasqua Naked Rose
Probably Bobbi Brown Pale Pink or NARS Orgasm.
NARS Sex Appeal. Wonderfully natural on my pale skin!
Illamasqua Naked Rose.
Mac Sunbasque.
NARS Luster.
Probably MAC Cream Soda.
Love MAC cream soda!
Oh man this is a tough question and it would either be a coral or a pink. Probably Benefit Coralista or MAC Dainty
Mac Pink Swoon or Smashbox In Bloom! (I’m a Mac NW25 for reference)
NARS Taj Mahal. Its everything a darker complexions need. 😀
NARS Taos or MAC Ambering Rose.
Nars Luster and Madly
Mac’s Sweet as Cocoa or Nars’ Taj Mahal.
Either MAC Peachykeen or Coppertone.
Chanel Joues Contraste ‘Espiegle’ – if only it wasn’t baked hard into the pan.
Benefit coralista works well on me in every season.
YSL blush radiance #4, a soft baby pink.
Guerlain’s Blush 4 Éclats Sculpting Blush in Rose Plein Vent!
NARS Douceur without a doubt! 😀
Mac Warm Soul!
NYX Natural or Angel (I’ve never used a high end blush)
MAC Melba or Nars Orgasm
Tarte cheek stain in True Love. Their gel blushes are already my favorites, and this color really livens up my yellow/olive skin.
Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso
La Femme Terracotta for sure.
Smashbox Gingersnap
Tarte’s Achiote!
Tarte Exposed! It’s my HG blush!
mac blushbaby
That’s a tough one!
I guess for me, it would have to be Tarte “Flush,” or the like – something matte that could be used with pink *or* red lips.
Or purple lips.
Of course, I really prefer to have a blush “wardrobe.”
Chanel Rose Ecrin or Nars Douceur – the perfect neutrals for my NC20/25 skin.
NARS Mata Hari for me. Deep rose petal pink, but easy to apply lightly, and blends like a dream.
Nars Deep Throat!
MAC Small Vanity.
Benefit Posietint, or the Benetint.
Never ever ever without anyone of these two!!!
Josie Maran powder blush in Rosey Blush. Goes great with both cool and warm tones..looks fab no matter what shade of lipstick or eyeshadow your wearing.
Mac pinch o’ peach because it looks closest to my natural flush or Burberry Tangerine because it’s natural and yet brings such a warm glow.
nyx rouge cream blush – glow
Tarte Exposed.
Illamasqua Beg
Nice picks! Mine would be NARS Deep Throat. Very flattering on my NC15-20 skin and is super versatile! xo
I would have to say Tarte Exposed!
Without a doubt NARS boys don’t cry. It was an instant HG for me.
Tarte Exposed or NARS Deep Throat.
MAC Posey Cream Blush.
SISLEY PEACH BLUSH definitely !!!!
It gives me such a natural glow and it goes with everything.
Does a week count?!? Cause, I accidentally only packed one blush during a recent vacation – Illamasqua Naked Rose. And, it is the best “if I had to have just one” blush ever. Fun question!
theBalm Frat Boy
Tarte Exposed!
Lancome mandarin sky, LOVE!
Becca Beach Tint in Grapefruit!
I’d just stick to a bronzer! Looove Guerlain’s!
LORAC – Soul. Its the most gorgeous and unique dusty mauve color for my tan/olive skintone – I just wish it was sold individually. Currently, it is only sold as part of a set… not that I’ll be hitting pan on it anytime soon.
Rock & Republic Shameless
MAC Mineralized in Dainty. Not too pink, not too peach, and not too bold for my NW15 skin.
The Balm’s Down Boy and NARS Luster.
Dreadful question.
Thats not personal. But different make up for different seasons- ones skin changes color. Night versus day- the light changes. Different years- ones tastes change.
If somebody think they’ll just generate a list to buy only one color? Thats absurd! Nobody’s answers would be the same in three months anyway.
MAC Stereo Rose MSF! Use it all the time! Love it so much! 🙂
glow from NYX
I’d say NARS Orgasm or any of its dupes, but, actually, I gravitate towards my NYX Mocha most of the time, even over my high end blushes, so it’s the winner. It’s a gorgeous rosy-pink. NARS Amour or Frat Boy by The Balm are good alternatives,
MAC Prism or Rimmel Santa Rose!
No doubt : Orgasm (Nars) or G Blush (Guerlain) !
Cargo Tonga
MAC Gingerly. It’s matte. It’s peach. It’s brown. It’s perfect.
Tarte Exposed!
I LOVE NARS ORGASM. IT IS BY FOR THE MOST AMAZING BLUSH I HAVE EVER USED AND I WILL NOT USE ANYTHING ELSE :)!
Illamasqua Powder Blusher in Hussy. <3
I think I *need* to get Illamasqua Hussy – I’ve heard so many raves about it!
I’m kind of surprised that I haven’t seen anyone mention MAC “Tippy” from Hello Kitty; every time I wear that blush, I get compliments on my “pretty skin.”
Peachy Twist by MAC
Benefit dandelion
Either Tarte Exposed or NARS Gaiety! 🙂
Chanel Narcisse
Argayle instain blush by The balm!
It would be the saddest day of my life if I had to stick to only one blush for the rest of my life :).