Reply
Respected Contributor
Posts: 4,360
Registered: ‎03-10-2010

Powder blush colors

[ Edited ]

hey guys I need a powder blush. Have been using cremes and sticks but we all need a powder blush too. I have an old IT palette with a tiny blush in it called Sweet cheeks. Looks pretty good on me. I'm comparing that with the IT Naturally Pretty and NARS Or***m. I hate that crude name but the color looks like it might be good on my complexion. I look best in a peachy pink color. Not too intense. 

Any input? Between these, or a different brand maybe? Tia

Harmonize the World with Barbershop Music
Honored Contributor
Posts: 13,135
Registered: ‎03-19-2010

I can't help you with that color; I stay away from peach.  But, I do have the Nars Orgasm and wear it on occasion.  I just wanted to mention it is not as intense on skin as it appears in the container.  I use a very light hand with blush since I'm fair and don't want to over-do it. 

 

I have trouble with creams because as soon as I rub my cheek, the natural color comes through and I can't tell how much I'm applying, then it just seems to disappear.  

Honored Contributor
Posts: 37,657
Registered: ‎05-22-2016

There are two MILANI baked blushes which are similar to Nars O. 

MILANI Dolce Pink has been often called out for being a dupe but I think the MILANI Luminoso shade is closer to it b/c it has more of a peach color than the Dolce Pink. Either one is good but the Luminoso is peachy pink and the other Dolce is pinky peach.

Esteemed Contributor
Posts: 6,091
Registered: ‎02-26-2012

@fairydogmother 

 

I use Benefit Dandelion and it's a lovely light pink. Sometimes they have it in a trial size...which lasted me a very long time.

"What we practice daily is what we build a life on. Practice peace, love & kindness."
Respected Contributor
Posts: 3,171
Registered: ‎03-11-2010

I like Laura Geller blush in Chandelier Glow and Benefit blush in Dandelion. I am older and wary of the clown look, and I think these are nice soft shades.  If your skin tone is darker than medium, these may be too light for you.

Respected Contributor
Posts: 3,171
Registered: ‎03-11-2010

@kate2357 

 

We posted the same thing at the same time.  Great minds think alike 😀

Honored Contributor
Posts: 20,085
Registered: ‎03-16-2010

@fairydogmother 

 

Another option:

Dear Dahlia's Blooming Edition Paradise Soft Dream Blush in Joy (pink and apricot peach.  $30  I have this shade. 

Clipboard01.jpg

Respected Contributor
Posts: 3,884
Registered: ‎03-09-2010

Nars Orcasm is the perfect peachy/pink if that's what you're going for.  

Honored Contributor
Posts: 13,845
Registered: ‎07-15-2016
I used cake blushes and had a bunch of different shades but not the “perfect” one.

I took all my cake blushes and crushed them into powder and mixed them all together. I added a bit of loose powder to tone down the color a bit until I got the shade I wanted.

I have enough powder blush to last me for several years - all the perfect color.

I did the same thing with my cake eye shadow. I rarely ever wear eye shadow these days - but my now perfect smoky shade is there when I do!
Respected Contributor
Posts: 4,360
Registered: ‎03-10-2010

B86FCE09-097F-4051-AF8B-6C716E82609D.jpeg

Harmonize the World with Barbershop Music