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NARS Impudique Blush Review, Photos, Swatches

NARS Impudique Blush
NARS Impudique Blush

NARS Impudique Blush ($30.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a bold, bright, medium-dark raspberry pink with subtle, warm undertones and warmer, gold pearl. Laura Geller Guava (P, $26.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Dare to Soar (LE, $4.99) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Becca Pamplemousse (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Tarte Warmhearted (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Paradiso (LE, $68.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Hibiscus (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Love Affair (DC, $9.99) is less shimmery (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Mania (40) (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). By Terry Tan & Flash Cruise #1 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Adrenaline (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Milk Makeup Fly (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Wicked (P, $60.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora Love Sick (22) (P, $14.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Phytosurgence Swelter (P, $17.07) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Your Love is King (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Laura Mercier Grapefruit (P, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Becca Hibiscus Bloom (DC, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Kosas Longitude Zero (High Intensity) (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Tarina Tarantino Parasol (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Cle de Peau Pale Fig (P, $60.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NARS’ Powder Blush formula is described as “beautifully pigmented, natural, healthy-looking color” with a “blendable application.” It was intensely pigmented with a really soft, smooth, and almost velvety texture–it was denser and less thin compared to a lot of NARS’ blushes, especially as it wasn’t chocked full of shimmer (those tend to be denser). Even though it was incredibly pigmented, it still blended out beautifully on the skin, and the more I blended, the more luminous the finish became. This shade seemed like an amplified version of the brand’s signature Orgasm blush–just so, so much better–and is richer than Deep Throat. It wore well for almost nine hours on me.

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NARS Impudique Blush
NARS Impudique Blush

NARS Impudique Blush
NARS Impudique Blush

NARS Impudique Blush
NARS Impudique Blush

NARS Impudique Blush
NARS Impudique Blush

NARS Impudique Blush
NARS Impudique Blush

NARS Impudique Blush
NARS Impudique Blush

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Foundation
  • Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder
On eyes:
  • NARS Give In Take Dual-Intensity Eye & Cheek Palette
  • Sephora Eccentric Diva Eyeliner
On lips:
  • Bite Beauty Cava Matte Crème Lip Crayon

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Fran Avatar

This is so pretty! I’ve been wanting a blush that leans warm but won’t turn orange on my cheeks, and I think this might be it. To my mind/monitor, Guava and Pamplemousse have more of a coral/peachy look to them, while this looks more raspberry/red. Well, the only way to find out for sure will be to try it! For some reason orange/peach/coral blushes tend to look kind of strange, out of place on my face. It must be my strong blue/purple undertones. Anyway, I think this is gorgeous, I plan to try it and really hope it works!

Chelsea Avatar

Thanks Christine! I am NC50 and was looking for something similar to Becca Pamplemousse because I didn’t want to purchase the Champagne Splits or the face palette. I’m so glad you gave it a great review. I’ll grab it when it gets to Sephora.

Christine Avatar

Hi Chelsea!

You can compare any two by using our “Compare Any Two” feature – it is located in the sidebar on desktop, below the review on mobile, or through the navigation on the Swatch Gallery.

Goulue is much, much more subdued, warmer, and less bright.

Deborah Avatar

I recently purchased a Charlotte Tillsbury blush and I really like it – but this looks fun! *adding it to my list* I would need a very light hand applying it.

CC Avatar

Ahh! A dupe of Pamplemousse??? I have that one already (actually, I have the 2 Becca x Jaclyn Hill palettes AND 2 split pans – because I love Prosecco Pop and Pamplemousse so much). Hmm… I know this is a GOOD thing (money saved) but I am still really excited to buy this one. Although if I skip it, I have more $ for the matte lipsticks…

jonirae Avatar

Hey, Christine, do you have any idea why this and the Isadora shade of blush doesn’t seem to have been released with the rest of the collection? I’ve been checking Sephora and Nordstrom, and unless it sold out really really quickly, it’s MIA. Were they nars.com exclusives or something? thanks!

Tonya Avatar

I picked this up during the Rouge sale. It wasn’t on my loves list but when I saw it, I just had to have it. It’s so beautiful – there’s probably no way to really pick up the golden glow behind the pink pigment. So pretty.

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