NARS Rising Star Cheek Palette Review & Swatches
Rising Star
NARS Rising Star Cheek Palette ($60.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a new, limited edition blush palette with five more satin-finish shades and one more shimmery shade. I actually wasn’t quite convinced this was a gel-powder hybrid formula as they felt a little more powdery and has less of a “melted” effect on my skin, yet they had some of the firmness I’d expect.
Ingredients
Rising Star
LELimited Edition. $60.00.
Guitly Pleasure
Guilty Pleasure is a light-medium brown with warm, rosier undertones and a luminous sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Moderately dense, slightly firmer feel
- Best used with a heavier hand + firmer brush
- Applied evenly, blended out easily
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Cover FX Warm Honey (Right) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Body Talk (LE, $30.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Dior Charnelle (459) (P, $48.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Matchmaker (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Buxom Seychelles (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Surratt Beauty La Rosée du Soir (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Essence Satin Love (P, $2.99) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Kosas Contrachroma (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- By Terry Savannah Love #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Milani Sunset Passione (P, $7.99) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$30.00/0.16 oz. - $187.50 Per Ounce
From NARS’ website, their blush formula is described as “beautifully pigmented” and “soft [and] blendable.” NARS' blushes, since they've been released in such a massive range of shades over the years, can vary from shade to shade to some degree. Most shades are pigmented with firmer, slightly stiffer consistencies that can also run on the thinner side, which allows greater control when picking up product but some of the more matte shades could be a bit more blendable or easier to work with.
Some of the more newly-released shades have softer, more yielding textures that are a bit creamier and are easier to blend out, though most of NARS' blushes are fairly blendable. The wear typically ranges from eight to nine hours with a few shades falling above or below this range.
Browse all of our NARS Powder Blush swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Polysorbate 20, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Guitly Pleasure
LELimited Edition. $30.00.
Famous
Famous is a medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Moderately dense, slightly firmer feel
- Best used with a heavier hand + firmer brush
- Applied evenly, blended out easily
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Lovestruck (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Montage (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Buxom Ibiza (P, $22.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Budding Romance (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Hyperfresh (360) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Rose Ruban (602) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Jouer Seduce Me (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Damage Control (Blush) (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Smith and Cult Cool Plum (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Thames (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$30.00/0.16 oz. - $187.50 Per Ounce
From NARS’ website, their blush formula is described as “beautifully pigmented” and “soft [and] blendable.” NARS' blushes, since they've been released in such a massive range of shades over the years, can vary from shade to shade to some degree. Most shades are pigmented with firmer, slightly stiffer consistencies that can also run on the thinner side, which allows greater control when picking up product but some of the more matte shades could be a bit more blendable or easier to work with.
Some of the more newly-released shades have softer, more yielding textures that are a bit creamier and are easier to blend out, though most of NARS' blushes are fairly blendable. The wear typically ranges from eight to nine hours with a few shades falling above or below this range.
Browse all of our NARS Powder Blush swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Dimethicone, Silica, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Famous
LELimited Edition. $30.00.
Golden Age
Golden Age is a vivid, medium-dark pink with strong, cool blue undertones and a satin finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Moderately dense, slightly firmer feel
- Best used with a heavier hand + firmer brush
- Applied evenly, blended out easily
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop My Type (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Bubbles, Please (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Above & Beyond (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Peony Petal (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Viseart Rose #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Too Faced Plumagranate (Blush) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia Pageant (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Too Faced Justify My Love (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- NARS Power Play (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$30.00/0.16 oz. - $187.50 Per Ounce
From NARS’ website, their blush formula is described as “beautifully pigmented” and “soft [and] blendable.” NARS' blushes, since they've been released in such a massive range of shades over the years, can vary from shade to shade to some degree. Most shades are pigmented with firmer, slightly stiffer consistencies that can also run on the thinner side, which allows greater control when picking up product but some of the more matte shades could be a bit more blendable or easier to work with.
Some of the more newly-released shades have softer, more yielding textures that are a bit creamier and are easier to blend out, though most of NARS' blushes are fairly blendable. The wear typically ranges from eight to nine hours with a few shades falling above or below this range.
Browse all of our NARS Powder Blush swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Dimethicone, Silica, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Golden Age
LELimited Edition. $30.00.
Limelight
Limelight is a light-medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a satin finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Moderately dense, slightly firmer feel
- Best used with a heavier hand + firmer brush
- Applied evenly, blended out easily
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup by Mario Desert Rose (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Free Spirit (P, $14.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Guerlain Gold Palette #7 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Sweet on You (P, $14.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Endless (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Patrick Ta She's Passionate (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Shame on You (P, $14.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Orgasm (P, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cat's Eye (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Nearly Neutral (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$30.00/0.16 oz. - $187.50 Per Ounce
From NARS’ website, their blush formula is described as “beautifully pigmented” and “soft [and] blendable.” NARS' blushes, since they've been released in such a massive range of shades over the years, can vary from shade to shade to some degree. Most shades are pigmented with firmer, slightly stiffer consistencies that can also run on the thinner side, which allows greater control when picking up product but some of the more matte shades could be a bit more blendable or easier to work with.
Some of the more newly-released shades have softer, more yielding textures that are a bit creamier and are easier to blend out, though most of NARS' blushes are fairly blendable. The wear typically ranges from eight to nine hours with a few shades falling above or below this range.
Browse all of our NARS Powder Blush swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Dimethicone, Silica, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Limelight
LELimited Edition. $30.00.
Paramount
Paramount is a light-medium coral with moderate, warm undertones that leaned slightly pink paired with a satin finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Moderately dense, slightly firmer feel
- Best used with a heavier hand + firmer brush
- Applied evenly, blended out easily
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Sweet Sweet Fantasy (LE, $24.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Cheer Up (LE, $30.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Blush (LE, $60.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Croisette (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, brighter (95% similar).
- LORAC Technicolor (PiP, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Copper Rose (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Tarte Endless (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Holiday (2019) (P, $8.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Hey, Coral, Hey (P, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Freedom (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$30.00/0.16 oz. - $187.50 Per Ounce
From NARS’ website, their blush formula is described as “beautifully pigmented” and “soft [and] blendable.” NARS' blushes, since they've been released in such a massive range of shades over the years, can vary from shade to shade to some degree. Most shades are pigmented with firmer, slightly stiffer consistencies that can also run on the thinner side, which allows greater control when picking up product but some of the more matte shades could be a bit more blendable or easier to work with.
Some of the more newly-released shades have softer, more yielding textures that are a bit creamier and are easier to blend out, though most of NARS' blushes are fairly blendable. The wear typically ranges from eight to nine hours with a few shades falling above or below this range.
Browse all of our NARS Powder Blush swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Alumina, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Paramount
LELimited Edition. $30.00.
Premiere
Premiere is a medium-dark red with subtle, cooler undertones and a satin finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Moderately dense, slightly firmer feel
- Best used with a heavier hand + firmer brush
- Applied evenly, blended out easily
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Surratt Beauty Classique (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Latchkey (P, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Lil Miss (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Hourglass Iridescent Flash (P, $38.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Berry Juicy (03) (P, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Seas the Day (P, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Fuchsia (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Clinique Berry Pop (03) (P, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Mented Cosmetics Berried Away (P, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Mystery (60) (P, $38.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$30.00/0.16 oz. - $187.50 Per Ounce
From NARS’ website, their blush formula is described as “beautifully pigmented” and “soft [and] blendable.” NARS' blushes, since they've been released in such a massive range of shades over the years, can vary from shade to shade to some degree. Most shades are pigmented with firmer, slightly stiffer consistencies that can also run on the thinner side, which allows greater control when picking up product but some of the more matte shades could be a bit more blendable or easier to work with.
Some of the more newly-released shades have softer, more yielding textures that are a bit creamier and are easier to blend out, though most of NARS' blushes are fairly blendable. The wear typically ranges from eight to nine hours with a few shades falling above or below this range.
Browse all of our NARS Powder Blush swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Dimethicone, Silica, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
I got this. I think it’s so pretty. It works out for me that the colors can go on very softly.
Ooh, I like this!!
Love the shades in this, but feel like I may already have similar enough ones already, even within my 2 Nars cheek palettes, plus some from other brands possibly?
It’s nice to see a blush palette that is more designed for deeper skin tones and this is a consistently good one.
Waiting for the Sephora sale but this is indeed waiting in my cart!
I need this cheeky goodness!!! It shall be mine.