NARS Threesome, Misconduct, Peep Show Blushes Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Threesome

NARS Threesome Blush ($30.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a very pale pink with cooler undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation, not quite opaque but buildable, that went on evenly. The powder was soft, a smidgen dusty in the pan, but it applied easily to the skin and blended out without looking dusty or chalky on me. I noticed that the color darkened and appeared much warmer when I applied it to my cheeks (my arm is incredibly dry, my face is normal-to-dry), which made it more noticeable and wearable on my skin tone, despite it being such a light shade in the pan. It wore well for seven and a half hours before fading.

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Jouer Tease Me (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Viseart Plum #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Clyde (Light) (DC, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Makeup Geek Promise Ring (P, $10.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Stila Light Pink (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Dior Lolli'glow (002) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Gomez (Light) (DC, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Kiss Off (DC, $26.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
MAC Totally Synched (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Physicians Formula Rosy Pink (P, $12.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).

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$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.

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Threesome

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

87%

Total

Misconduct

NARS Misconduct Blush ($30.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with subtle, cooler undertones paired with warmer, gold pearl. It had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage with a smooth, slightly firmer, thinner texture. The texture was firm enough that it never felt dusty when I was using it, but it could have been a little easier to blend out on the cheeks. If I put a dusting of translucent powder on my cheeks prior to applying, it blended out easily. If there was any natural oil (bare skin) or dampness (foundation, moisturizer, etc.), it had a tendency to stick more heavily to some places and would not blend out as well. The blush lasted for eight hours on me.

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Buxom Goa (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
MAC Take Me Home (Bottom) (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Vogue (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Exotic (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
Urban Decay TMI (DC, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay NOHO (DC, $26.00) is brighter (85% similar).
KIKO 112 Light Plum (P, $12.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Morphology (P, $15.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Cheap Shot (DC, $26.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Gratuitous (P, $60.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).

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Misconduct

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

83%

Total

Peep Show

NARS Peep Show Blush ($30.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a bright pop of pink-coral with warm undertones and a matte finish. The powder was finely-milled, but it was pressed more firmly into the pan, so it was a thinner texture overall. It had good pigmentation, which could easily be applied for true-to-pan intensity and full coverage with just a touch more product layered on top. The blush applied decently, but it took more effort to diffuse and blend it out on my skin. I noticed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.

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Bobbi Brown Pink Coral (DC, $30.00) is less pigmented, warmer (95% similar).
Too Faced Melt Into Spring (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Sephora Flirt It Up (06) (P, $14.00) is lighter, more muted (95% similar).
Milani Lady Rouge (06) (P, $8.99) is darker (95% similar).
Anastasia Scorching (PiP, ) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Amour (P, $30.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
MAC Take Me Home (Top) (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
LORAC Technicolor (PiP, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Life's a Picnic (LE, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Tarte True Love (P, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar).

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$30.00/0.16 oz. - $187.50 Per Ounce

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Peep Show

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

83%

Total

NARS Threesome Powder Blush

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NARS Threesome Powder Blush

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NARS Threesome, Misconduct, Peep Show Blushes Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Threesome

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Threesome

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

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Misconduct

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Misconduct

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

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Peep Show

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Peep Show

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

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