NARS One Shocking Moment Blush Palette ($69.00 for 1.01 oz.) includes a highlight/contour duo, bronzer, and four blushes. Two of the blushes (Robotic and Blasphemy) are limited edition and exclusive to the palette, while the other products are part of the permanent range. For those keeping track of value, this palette contains: $36 worth of contour/highlight duo, $40 worth of bronzer (it is actually larger than a full-sized bronzer), and $90 worth of blush, which yields a total value of $166; this is good as far as palettes go, and it’s particularly good for high-end and for the NARS brand. I do think that a contouring duo is risky, since it will not suit all skin tones, and of course, we have seen Laguna umpteen amount of times, so that might be a waste for those who have a few NARS palettes already! Otherwise, it’s a decent to good palette that will be best for those who like buildable blushes, rather than richly pigmented ones.

Paloma Highlight is a very pale beige with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It feels very soft and silky in the pan, and it gets a little powdery on my arm, where my skin is a little drier, but it didn’t look powdery on my face (which is more normal). It wore well for eight hours on me. Chanel Jardin de Camelias (LE, $80.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Mythic (P, $59.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Blush Pink (LE, $35.50) is darker (90% similar). YSL Golden Contouring Highlight (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). YSL Rosy Contouring Highlight (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Highlight (Tarteist) (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Halo (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Hourglass Ethereal Light (P, $48.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Make Up For Ever H104 (P, $23.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Nico (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). NARS Highlight (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Paloma Contour is a muted, rosy brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was drier than the highlight, even though it was soft and blended out decently (could have been easier to apply!). It started to fade after eight hours. MAC Sculpt (P, $16.50) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Gienah Highlight (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Viseart Sculpting #2 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Madly (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Natura (P, $37.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Scone (LE, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar). NYX Sculpt (P, $5.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Sculpt (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Burberry Earthy (P, $42.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Chocolate Soleil (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Surratt Beauty Grisaille (P, $32.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Harmony (P, $24.00) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Sombre (PiP, ) is cooler (80% similar). ColourPop Aphrodisiac (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Medium Cocoa (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, better quality (80% similar). YSL Rosy Contouring Contour (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Gucci Beauty Fair (01) (P, $62.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Zoeva Unfinished (PiP, )(80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Laguna is a medium-dark brown with golden shimmer and a pearly sheen. It had good pigmentation, was lightly dry and dusty, but it applied well enough and wore for seven and a half hours on me.

Robotic is a light-medium pink with soft, cool undertones and a subtle, silver shimmer over a semi-matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a lightly dusty, though soft, texture that blended out easily on the skin and wore well for seven and a half hours before fading. Kevyn Aucoin Grapevine #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Dior Rose (001) (LE, $56.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Well Dressed (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, brighter (95% similar). MAC I'm a Lover (P, $23.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Velvet Bloom (LE, $80.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Olive (LE, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Dollface (P, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Givenchy It-Girl Purple (P, $44.00) is brighter (90% similar). Dior Lolli'glow (002) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Clinique Pink Pop (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever #210 HD Blush (DC, $26.00) is glossier (90% similar). Makeup Geek Head Over Heels (DC, $9.99) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Too Faced Justify My Love (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Dior My Lady (002) (LE, $60.00) is warmer (90% similar). theBalm Down Boy (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Guimauve (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Audacious Plum (P, $34.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC First Waves (LE, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Happy Glow (LE, $54.00) is warmer (85% similar). By Terry Tan & Flash Cruise #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Blasphemy is a muted, light-medium rosy pink with a satin finish. It had so-so color payoff with a drier, lightly dusty texture that builds up to semi-opaque coverage. On me, the color lasted for seven and a half hours. MAC I'll Hold My Breath #2 (LE, )(95% similar). NARS Unwritten (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Cheeky Bugger (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Geek Spell Bound (DC, $9.99) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Lesson in Love (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Rose (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Fetish (DC, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Dainty (P, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Empowering (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Love (LE, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar). ILIA Before Today (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tarte Prim (LE, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar). CoverGirl Medium Rose (DC, $9.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Mocha (P, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Piaf (Shade) (DC, ) is warmer (90% similar). Salt New York Rose (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Loves Me (LE, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Manava (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Hourglass Radiant Magenta (P, $40.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Guerlain Ors et Merveilles #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Luster is a medium-dark, gold-shimmered orange with a hint of brown and warm undertones. It had semi-opaque color coverage with a lightly powdery texture that seemed to help blending, as it was easy to apply, but the color was prone to sheering out. This blush wore for eight hours on me. ColourPop Extra Sprinkles (PiP, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Peach Nectar (DC, $28.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). elf Candlelit (P, $9.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Frenzy (Right) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Esoteric (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Peaceful (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Cheeky Bronze (P, $34.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). MAC Perfectly Poised (Outer) (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Luminous Peach (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Trace Gold (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Parasol (LE, $10.00) is lighter (85% similar). Sol Body Skinny Dippin' (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Dior Amber (002) (LE, $56.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Laura Mercier Rosegold Shimmer (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). NARS Soulshine #2 (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Laura Mercier Spellbound (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Hummingbird Hype (LE, $4.99) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Style Cast (LE, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced I Will Always Love You (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Becca Tigerlily (DC, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dolce Vita is a slightly muted, medium-dark reddish plum with warm undertones and fine gold shimmer that gives it a satin finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, silky, and blendable texture that lasted for eight hours on me. Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Ambre (Blush) (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Flesh Beauty Pulse (P, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Velvet (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Danessa Myricks Spicey (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Dior Dolce Vita (555) (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Lively Rosewood (5) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Cerise (P, $24.00) is more muted, glossier (90% similar). Patrick Ta Oh She's Different (Powder) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). LYS Beauty Empower (P, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Makeup by Mario Wildberry (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Salt New York Wine (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Love Thing (P, $29.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Glamour Feast (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Milani Merlot Moment (P, $8.99) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Soulshine #3 (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Seduction (P, $30.00) is warmer, darker (90% similar). Becca Nightingale (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Neolita (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (95% similar). theBalm Pinstripe (P, $22.00) is more muted (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Sand Pink (DC, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NARS One Shocking Moment Blush Palette

NARS One Shocking Moment Blush Palette

NARS One Shocking Moment Blush Palette

NARS One Shocking Moment Blush Palette

NARS One Shocking Moment Blush Palette

NARS One Shocking Moment Blush Palette

NARS One Shocking Moment Blush Palette

NARS Paloma Highlighter

NARS Paloma Highlighter

NARS Paloma Contour Blush

NARS Paloma Contour Blush

NARS Paloma Contour Blush

NARS Laguna Bronzer

NARS Laguna Bronzer

NARS Laguna Bronzer

NARS Robotic Blush

NARS Robotic Blush

NARS Robotic Blush

NARS Blasphemy Blush

NARS Blasphemy Blush

NARS Blasphemy Blush

NARS Luster Blush

NARS Luster Blush

NARS Luster Blush

NARS Dolce Vita Blush

NARS Dolce Vita Blush

NARS Dolce Vita Blush