Esoteric
NARS Powder Blush
NARS Esoteric is a very warm-toned, medium orange with a frost finish. It is a limited edition blush that retails for $30.00 and contains 0.16 oz.
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Esoteric is a soft, medium orange with warm, yellow undertones and fine gold shimmer. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a very easily blended texture, though it was noticeable dusty and kicked-up excess in the pan. On me, the color wore well for seven and a half hours. Milani Coral Beams #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted (95% similar). MAC Style Cast (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Blazing Haute (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Pause d'Ete (LE, $82.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). NARS Luster (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Ambition (LE, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Linda (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Becca Tigerlily (DC, $34.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Honey Jasmine (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar). NARS Jubilation (Right) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Perfectly Poised (Outer) (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Anastasia Daydream (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). NYX Synthetica (P, $7.99) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Most Necessary (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, better quality (90% similar). YSL Rebelle (7) (P, $47.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Luminous Peach (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Freshen Up (LE, $35.50) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Bright Response (P, $16.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora Minnie's Inner Glow (LE, $22.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Fresh Honey (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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Esoteric
LELimited Edition. $30.00.
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Despair Holiday 2015 Cheek Palette
LELimited Edition. $65.00/0.48 oz.
The ultimate authority in blush, NARS offers the industry's bestselling, most iconic shades for cheeks. NARS blush delivers healthy-looking color that enlivens the complexion and provides a natural-looking flush to flatter any skin tone. Iconic shades include a range of translucent, natural tones, each with a subtle pink undertone for a natural-looking blush to highlight the complexion. Silky, superfine micronized powder pigments in matte and shimmering shades ensure irresistibly soft, blendable application. A light application of even the highest-intensity hues delivers a natural-looking flush. These soft, buildable shades deliver a wide range of effects, from ultra-sheer to powerful pops of color.
