I know that #6 is long overdue, but with wedding season approaching I have been too overwhelmed for the list. Enough waiting, here is Vancouver makeup artist number #6th most favorite product. This product is so popular, I have yet to meet another professional makeup artist that does not have it in their makeup kit. Working as a makeup artist in the Vancouver film industry, one of my favorite products….. is blush. I believe every girl can benefit from a little blush. I know a lot of women stay away from it because they are not sure what color is right for them, but Nars‘ ”orgasm” (that’s actually the name of the color) seems to work for almost anyone.
If you are in doubt as to which blush will work for you, try Nars “orgasm”. I highly doubt that you will be the one person out of a million it does not suit. Of course, for many of you there may be something that suits you even better, but until you find your perfect shade use this one as a default. Normally when you go to the Nars counter at Holt Renfrew you will notice that there are two spots for the shade “orgasm”. One is always empty and the other is close to empty. That’s because it’s the most popular color they sell. All of these famous faces on the left are wearing the exact same, extremely versatile shade.
The reason why Nars is known for their blush products is because of their strong pigment content and ease of application. I believe this shade is such a hit because of this combination. As a makeup artist whenever I am picking out a blush for a actor or bride, I choose from two basic colors–either pink or peach, depending on the look we’re going for, and the client’s skin tone. I very rarely use plums or other colors. Nars’ orgasm is a perfect blend of pink and peach! It also has a little bit of shimmer to help you highlight your cheekbones.
I know what you are all thinking, what are the drawbacks to this blush if it works for almost anyone? Here it is– the problem with the Nars blush is that the reason they are easy to apply is because the blush is so soft. If you are not careful it’s common for the blush to crumble in the compact. When it crumbles, it gets destroyed. I have dropped every Nars “orgasm” blush I have ever owned and unfortunately as a result, all of them have crumbled. Guaranteed. For $25 CAD per compact, watching your hard earned money fall to pieces can be very disappointing. If you are going to try this fabulous shade, I don’t recommend you leave it in your purse or anywhere else that you wouldn’t want to see a mess. Keep it somewhere safe where you know it won’t break (easier said than done).
If you have any questions on this or any other products please feel free to click “comments” to ask your questions. I love hearing your feedback. I hope you found this useful.
-Vancouver Makeup Artist
May 15th, 2009 at 3:57 am
i LOVE this blush! totally works for me.