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NARS Contour Blush for Spring 2014

NARS Contour Blush
NARS Contour Blush

NARS Cosmetics introduces Contour Blush, the ultimate essential in makeup artistry and the secret weapon to creating natural-looking definition with a luminous finish. The beautifully balanced duos feature a lighter shade to illuminate the highpoints of the face and a deeper shade to enhance definition. Ultra-smooth, lightweight texture lends itself to a luminous finish and the specially designed contouring formula visual depth and dimension in a single swipe. To create the perfect contour on cheeks, apply the deeper shade of the Contour Blush to the hollows of the cheek and along the hairline, sweep the light shade across the cheekbone toward the temple to soften and highlight. Finish the look with a pop of your favorite blush shade on the apples of the cheek.

Contour Blush ($42.00) (New, Permanent)

  • Gienah Honey/amber
  • Olympia Ivory/rose
  • Paloma Pink beige/deep rose

Availability: Now available for pre-order @ Nordstrom, March 15th @ NARS and NARS Boutiques, April 1st at all other retailers

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NARS Contour Blush
NARS Contour Blush

NARS Contour Blush
NARS Contour Blush

NARS Contour Blush
NARS Contour Blush

NARS Contour Blush
NARS Contour Blush

NARS Contour Blush
NARS Contour Blush

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Janie Avatar

Oooh, these look really interesting. I’m really excited to see them in person/swatched! I always have trouble finding a good contouring shade because I’m so fair, and the second one actually looks like it would be fair enough for daily wear on me!

Larissa Avatar

These look super pretty! I hope Olympia is appropriate for fair complexions, as it looks like it is. I can’t wait to see how these swatch and review.

Do you know how big these are? I don’t really have a good sense of the size without an ounce listing or a comparison to, say, a standard Nars blush or one of Nars’s bronzers…

Dawn Avatar

I have a swatch of Olympia up on my blog if you want to see. It is rosey and definitely suited to lighter skin tones, especially those with pink/red undertones.

Sarah Avatar

Pretty, but am I the only one who thinks the contouring/highlighting trend (but especially the contouring) has gone a bit too far? It doesn’t look good to see stripes of brownish blush/bronzer down someone’s cheeks, especially if they don’t naturally have the facial structure that would create it (mainly having a prominent jawline and cheekbones) 🙁 I’m all for beautiful even-toned skin and a soft face shape, myself… I don’t need razor like cheekbones and a face that looks pointy…But maybe these will be pretty!

xamyx Avatar

I wouldn’t call it a “trend”, but rather a “technique”. I agree that it *can* look bad, but that has more to do with blending (or lack of), and the improper shades available on the mass market. I also agree about face shape, and in some cases, cheekbones can’t be “created” if they aren’t at all apparent, but there are other parts of the face that can benefit from a good contour product, particularly for those with rounder faces, and those who need to resurrect their natural features that get flattened by fuller coverage foundations. So no, the “contouring trend” hasn’t gone too far, but instead is catching up with the rest of the makeup world!

Louisa Avatar

Thanks Christine, I’ll be patiently waiting for your review as soon as you get your hands on the products.
First time, I ever write and you answered me Yay!!! 🙂 Thank you

Louisa Avatar

Hi Emi, thanks for your opinion, always great to hear about your experiences and advices. I highly appreciate it.
Will check those Matt Multiples once they are released in France. 🙂

xamyx Avatar

Have you tried MUFE? Also, NYX Twin Cake face powders make a great contouring product, and are available in some pretty dark shades. Also, they all seem a bit grey/ashy, which is a plus for contouring, but not necessarily for an all-over foundation powder.

chloé Avatar

Anyone know if the cream blushes are discontinued or they are only reformulation them? And if anyone know where I could get my hands on penny lane and cactus flower, let me know, I’ve been looking everywhere for them!

Celina Avatar

Looking forward to your review for these, very tempted to snap them up but I’m worried that the pan shape might create too much product transfer or won’t give an even application.

G Avatar

Although I think the price point is pretty high, I’ve been looking for something like this to add to my collection. I think I’ll go for the honey/amber. This is a great idea for a product, a highlighter/contour all-in-one. I look forward to using this because I’ve been using bronzer for contouring and it just doesn’t look right.

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