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Sheena F Avatar
Sheena F

MAC Coppertone, Hipness and Stereo Rose MSF…I think I need to explore more. I feel I feel limited due to my skintone. I’m an NC40 and a lot of times, most blushes look the same on me. LOL now I’m thinking that I should have asked this during the Ask Temptalia section!

Dini Avatar
Dini

Oooh, there are SO many blushes that would look great on you. I’m NC45 to NC55 depending on the season, and I’ve just disocovered the joys of bold blushes in the last 6 months or so. There are so many great color choices and you can get a different look and vibe from each. Try NARS for lots of awesome choices. Sorry – just had to share my excitement with you!

dani@callitbeauty Avatar
dani@callitbeauty

ooh! mac style, mac pinch o’peach, and mac by candlelight msf (which i’ve had all of one day and it’s already a favourite. i love it THAT much!).

i’ve only ever tried mac blushes but i’m planning on redeeming that asap :p

CaReese Avatar
CaReese

My blush use is pretty limited. I like NARS Exhibit A, Makeup forever – Truth or Dare, and NARS Oasis. Some of the colors look pretty obnoxious in the container, but I have dark skin, which mellows them out a lot. 🙂

Melissa Avatar
Melissa

Sonia Kashuk Flamingo (sheer bright matte pink), NARS Orgasm, and Tarte cheek stain in Natural Beauty.

Usually I layer the Tarte cheek stain and the sheer Sonia Kashuk blush. It looks natural and lasts forever on me.

Christian Avatar
Christian

I don’t have that many blushes…I think around 5? >_< hah only this year have I really gotten into the beauty of blushes and now I can't leave the house without it!

Top 3:
1. NARS Deep Throat
2. MAC Love Rock (Mineralized Blush Duo)
3. Benefit Dallas

Waiting for my MAC Petticoat and Stereo Rose to arrive from Nordstrom…I'm assuming those will bounce one or two spots in the top 3 😉

Dusty Avatar
Dusty

Ooo cool 🙂

1. MAC “Azalea”
2. Aveda Uruku Cheek/Lip Creme in “Canna”
3. MAC “Superdupernatural” Mineralize Blush

I love ALL of those SO SO MUCH! The last two I use on myself ALL the time. The first one is just too amazing for words. Christine – Do you have Azalea by MAC?

Laura Avatar
Laura

I agree about Azalea, I have very fair skin like NW15/20 but I love it. I use a very fluffy brush with a light hand and it looks nothing like it does in the pan. With bright blushes I feel they can be as tame or intense as you want them. I also love the fact I don`t have to use tons of product to get color.

Gisele Avatar
Gisele

I’m NW20 (maybe 25 in summer) and this blush just blends beautifully into my skintone and looks very natural. I sometimes use a bronzer with it.

Jennifer Avatar
Jennifer

These are the ones I love and reach for the most:

Nars Orgasm
MAC Fleur Power
MAC Lady blush creme blush

4. MAC Pinch O Peach
5. MAC Dainty

Contour MAC Harmony

Rosanna Avatar
Rosanna

I could never put them in ranking order because I love them for different reasons. Naturally they’re all NARS…..:

NARS Desire blush
NARS Orgasm blush
NARS Gina blush

If I could, I’d write down all my NARS blushes! XD

o0oCarinao0o Avatar
o0oCarinao0o

I totally need at least two more blushes!

:0

I only have CORALista…well actually I have the Nars multiple in Orgasm too.

So I have to say those two.

>.>;;

I live far from a place with decent blushes. But I’m definitely getting more tomorrow. Going to Sephora. Any I should take a look at?

Jennifer Avatar
Jennifer

My favorites always switch around for blush, it’s definitely my favorite kind of makeup! But for now: Nars Turks & Caicos Multiple Tint, Benefit Coralista, and MAC Joie-de-Vivre Cremeblend Blush.

Tawny Avatar
Tawny

TOp 3 ? Man that’s hard.

1. Nars Gina
2. Mac Instant Chic
3. Nars Cadeques Multiple Tint
…. If I could I would name Nars Torrid, Nars Turks and Caico Multiple, they come pretty close.

Sonya Avatar
Sonya

Top 3 Blushes right now:
NC43 for reference.

1. Nars Taj Mahal
2. MAC Joie-de-Vivre Cremeblend Blush
3. MAC Azalea

Although, I just picked up Petticoat MSF and I have to say, it’s a contender. It is so beautiful!

Anna Avatar
Anna

I used to think I could live happily with just 2-3 blushes…how naive!!! I’m NC40 and most often use NARS Torrid, MAC Peaches and MAC Stereo Rose MSF (which I bought last week and love!!!).

Christina Avatar
Christina

MAC Coygirl is my go-to, but I need more suggestions from you ladies! I really only tend to go towards matte blushes because I really dislike shimmer on my cheeks (NW25 here). Even NARS Deep Throat or Orgasm is too “sparkly” for me =\

nicci Avatar
nicci

I haven’t been wearing blush that long…about a year now. And I have been pretty picky and have only found one so far I really like

Nars – Penny Lane

konconsc Avatar
konconsc

I am NW 20, so I usually stick with warmer tone blushes and I think thats why I look better with peachy shade instead of pink? My top three are: MAC instant chic, Korres 15 natural (I went right away to grab it after reading your review Christine.thx.hehe)and the last one is YSL cream blush in..i dont remember the number..but it was a peachy shade.

denise Avatar
denise

So difficult to choose!

Bobbi Brown Cabo Coral Pot Rouge
MAC Get Away Bronze (LE)
Shu Uemura M Pink 30

Runners up:
Dior Blush in Sugar&Spice
Benefit Coralista
Nars Torrid
ELF Studio Blush in Peachykeen

rashmi Avatar
rashmi

my fav are … and u know christine whenever i buy any blush i write ur name on that coz its u only u suggests me blushesssss

3. well dressed
2. sunbasque
1. MARGIN all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy
thanks for ur reco dear sweetie

Q Avatar
Q

This is tough!

I have to say:
MAC Sunbasque
MAC Petticoat MSF
And a toss up between Redhead MSF and Stereo Rose MSF.

… I need to expand my blush preferences, though; I think I lean toward corals/peaches and Petticoat is almost my only *different* blush. The rest of them are variations on a theme….

Cassandra Rae Ferguson Avatar
Cassandra Rae Ferguson

Anything from NARS, because I love their high pigments and blending properties. Napoleon Perdis Wild Compact Duo, as the coral shades suit any skin tone; making them versatile for use on my clients.. and Napoleon Perdis Illuminiser stick in Rose, due to the subtle dewy finish and easy application .

maya pastori Avatar
maya pastori

1. MAC Spaced-out (i’m almost out of it, i love this blush, so sorry it’s not in the permanent line, it should be, since there isn’t any similar color!!!)
2. MAC Mineralize Nuance
3. MAC Hipness
I actually have other 2 fave blush:
4. MAC mineralize Dainty
5. MAC mineralize duo Sun&Moon

Anitacska Avatar
Anitacska

Hmm, not sure I can pick just 3. But I’ll try.

Mac Stereo Rose MSF
Mac Gentle mineralize blush
Mac Springheen blush

But in all honesty, I could add 10 more like Laura Geller Boysenberry/Amaretti, Mac Two Virtues, Mac Love Rock, Nars Orgasm, Mac Stark Naked, Mac Daft Pink mineralize blush, Mac Happy Together mineralize blush, etc. I love blushes! 🙂

Tre Avatar
Tre

Just discovered blushes but my fave was Benefit’s Coralista but it has since been replaced by Mac’s Stereo Rose. So I only have 2… But they’re 2 that work for me!

Lauren Avatar
Lauren

1. MAC Instant Chic
2. Nars Penny Lane (with Copacabana Multiple for highlight)
3. NYX Angel/MAC Well Dressed (they’re interchangeable to me)

I’m dirty blonde, gray-eyed, and I’m semi-pale cool toned.

Keener Avatar
Keener

Nars Deep Throat, Bare Escentuals Laughter, and Elizabeth Arden’s Terrarose (I always mess up the name of this, but I’m pretty sure that’s the one).

Wow, I didn’t even realize that I don’t have a MAC blush on there! Of MAC Blushes that I reach for often are X-Rocks, Eversun and Format.

Macaddict Avatar
Macaddict

Yes, a tough one, considering I have about 80 of them!!!! I guess I qualify as a blush-whore!! lol
Anyways, it does change everyday or seasonally but for the most part:
– NARS Taj Mahal powder blush
– Clarins lychee and raspberry cream blushes(technically those are 2 blushes but I always wear them together…)
– MUFE cream in #6

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dolce aria

I swear by MAC Brit Wit, MAC Azalia blossom(from the spring color forecast collection) and MAC Gentle. Removing the LE blush, I’d add MAC Gleeful to that favorites list. As well as, possibly, the MUFE Aqua cream colors-I love them as cream blushes!

Melissa Avatar
Melissa

Hi Christine,
How would you compare Le Metier de Beaute’s Echo & Nars’ Orgasm? Are these two blushes similar? Thanks for your help!

Chrisie Avatar
Chrisie

I would have to say MAC Creme blush in Ladyblush, MAC Pink Swoon, and MAC Hipness.

After reading all of these comments, I think I am going to have to pick up Benefits Coralista and some NARS blushes

jind Avatar
jind

1. Guerlain Blush 4 Eclats Sculpting Blush in Soleil Couchant #2
2. Guerlain Blush 4 Eclats Sculpting Blush in Rose Plein Vent #5
3. Dior Harmony in Coral Riveria

Araceli Avatar
Araceli

I love wearing MAC LoveJoy, Instant Chic, Ripe Peach but I wear a different blush everyday have like 7 MAC blushes, but those 3 are my fav.

Carrie Avatar
Carrie

Tough one. MAC’s Dainty, Springsheen and Ripe Peach. I also love Benefit’s boxed powder blushes, NARS Orgasm and MAC’s Shell Pearl.

Keener Avatar
Keener

From just skimming these comments I’ve gotten some good recommendations based on seeing the same blushes repeated…

I can’t believe how many people are loving Stereo Rose MSF, I never paid attention to it because I’m a little clumsy with MSFs, but I have to try it out and also NARs Torrid. I’m NC45 so I hope these work well.

This is totally unscientific but I think NARS Deep Throat wins! Or I’d like to pretend that it does.

Megan Anderson Avatar
Megan Anderson

My Top Three are:
MAC Warm Soul
MAC Hang Loose (i love it)
Chanel Tweed Rose

Runners up:
MAC Coppertone as contour with Pinch O’ Peach on the apples
Nars Outlaw
MAC Stereo Rose – only b/c I have been using it as a highlighter, layered over Chanel Blush in Fresque

Nicole Avatar
Nicole

I should NOT be reading everyone else’s responses! It’s giving me too many ideas for more blushes to try, and this blush junkie does not need any more!! LOL.

Kat Avatar
Kat

1. Cover Girl Cheekers “Natural Shimmer” – really neutral and pretty, great for when I’m in a hurry as it’s impossible to mess up.
2. Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush “Peach Satin” – really pretty slightly shimmery/sheeny pinky peach blush. Great for layering under powder blushes for staying powder.
3. This bright coraly-pink powder blush from Elizabeth Arden, I have no clue clue what it’s called though. But it gives me a really pretty pop of colour.

Rissy Avatar
Rissy

tarte blissful cheek stain (fast and natural)
by candlelight msf (glowy cheeks!)
NYC blushable creme stick (as a touch up cuz it is a good size for my purse)

I have been into the natural look as well as quick makeup this summer. Simple stuff. 🙂

CeeBee Avatar
CeeBee

Oh cool.

MAC Mineralize in Gentle for pink
Jordana Tawny Beige (so wearable with just about anything!)for nude
TheBalm Hot Mama for peach/coral

LOVE blush!

Elyse Avatar
Elyse

Christine,

if you havent already, you should venture into sue Devitt products! She mades an absolutely BEAUTIFUL blush called soloman islands (its actually supposed to be an eye shadow pallet but sweeping the colors together gives you a BEAUTIFUL glow) I just had training with the company as well as a few other venders for an impulse beauty section opening in my macys where I work. you should check it out!

anyways my 3 favorite blushes are:

Benefit sugarbomb, Mac by candlelight, Nars “the multiple” in Portofino

iliana Avatar
iliana

Oh no, my wallet’s asking me not to follow the posts here! 😀
My absolute favorite blushes have to be (no order):
1. MAC Fleur Power
2. Bloom Cheek Stain in Bronze/The Body Shop Sheer Sun Gel with some of NARS’s Turkish Red on top (perfect for a summery glow!)
3. MAC Sunbasque

I also often use bronzer as blush just because I’m NC40 and can get away with a little more “sun” on my face without it looking fake. I use The Body Shop’s bronzers 01 and 04 🙂

Jennifer Avatar
Jennifer

3 huh? well that’s tough so i might have to cheat just a little.

1. benefit blushes (dandelion, sugarbomb, benetint) ;P
2. stereo rose
3. bare escentuals blush in diamond laughter (SO PRETTY!)

erika Avatar
erika

hey christine, can you please help what do you think would be better for me im NC42 mac’s posey cream blush or ladyblush i really want my checks to give me that dewy brightening effect. thank you

Mertle Avatar
Mertle

Geez! That is tough…hmmmmmm…
1. Tarte Cheek Stain in “Tipsy”
2. MAC MSF in “By Candlelight”
3. MAC Beauty Powder from Vemomous Villains in “Her Own Devices”
These are not really in any particular order, but the Tarte Cheek Stain is by far my favorite product of all time! If I could only pick one product to use for the rest of my life, it would be this one because it is also a great lip stain.

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