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The Perfect Berry for Every Skin tone: NARS Blush – Sin (Swatches)

 

I recently ordered my very first NARS product, NARS blush in Sin.  Usually, makeup fanatics opt to buy NARS’ Orgasm blush, however, I wanted to try something different, especially since I swatched orgasm and really didn’t see what the hoopla was about.  This was my first NARS purchase because their products are a little on the expensive side, and I do not get a discount (just keeping it real).  I can’t fathom spending $26 on ONE product unless it’s something that I really love…. wait, I did spend that much on the YSL Touche Eclat, but that I can say was worth it.

 

 

The NARS Sin blush is the perfect plum with gold shimmer blusher.   It’s not overbearingly shimmery, and can most definitely be worn by most, if not, all skintones.  It’s especially flattering on women of color.  It’s also the perfect blush for this season.  Since it’s such a flattering shade, it will look well with most makeup looks, especially natural – giving you a nice, natural glow.

 

 

It is best applied with a light hand and using a duo-fibre brush.  Make sure you blend well!

 

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Affordable dupes off of the top of my head

E.l.f Berry Merry ($3)

Sleek Makeup – Sunrise ($6.50) – see post

 

You may purchase NARS from Sephora.com.  If you sign-up with Mintbox.com you will be able to earn 5% cashback if you purchase from NARS or Sephora.

 

Are there any NARS Blushers you think I should try next? If so, what?

NARS Sin
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Holiday Beauty Shopping Exclusive: The Makeup Show Pop-up Shop

 

An Exclusive Luxury Sample Sale open to the public.  Shop the makeup must-haves and learn beauty secrets of celebrity artists just in time for the Holidays.  Get your holiday shopping done for the fashionistas on your shopping list or pamper yourself while meeting the makeup artists who set the trends we see on the runway, the red carpet and your favorite celebrities. 

The Makeup Show Pop Up Shop is the perfect place to shop sales of over 40 brands that usually reserve these prices for pro artists. 

Brands in attendance…

Alcone Company
Auraline Beauty
Armour Beauty
Artistry
Cinema Secrets
Crown Brush
Dermalogica
Eve Pearl Beauty
I Make You Beautiful
Kett Cosmetics
Kevyn Aucoin
Knock Out Cosmetics
LaSplash Cosmetics
Lord and Berry
Make Up Matte
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
Stila Cosmetics
Temptu
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics & more to come…

When:

Friday, December 2nd 5pm-10pm
Saturday, December 3rd 10am-6pm

Where:

Metropolitan Pavilion

123 West 18th Street, 4th Floor

 NYC 10011

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE….CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW

Cost: $20!! (Great Value)

Haul: Collective Ft MAC, Ricky’s & Sephora Purchases

Here are a few of my most recent purchases.  Unfortunately, I have not been able to splurge on beauty items like I used to.

From MAC I purchased:

Empty 15 Pan Palette

Shadows: Mulch, Brun, Texture, and Soft Brown

Duo Adhesive (you can’t ever have enough)

Makeup Removal Wipes

Ricky’s Purchase:

ME Disposable Mascara Wands

ME Disposable Lip Wands

Sephora Purchases:

I didn’t get everything I wanted because I have to keep in mind that I have to save & be frugal because I have another responsibility, a child.  I’m happy with what I bought.  Hopefully, I will be able to get some of the items I didn’t get a chance to get for Christmas?

Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat

My FIRST NARS Blush – Sin

Samples: Oh Lola! by Marc Jacobs, fresh Soy Face Exfoliant, and Clarins Lisse Minute

The Makeup Show 2012 Dates

 

The Makeup Show is going to be on & popping again, kicking off in L.A. March 17- March18, 2012. 

Other dates and locations are as follows:

New York City – Sunday, May 13 – May 14th – More Info

Chicago – Sunday, June 10 – June 11th – More Info

Europe – September 2012 (No Dates Yet) – More Info

Orlando – November 2012 (No Dates Yet) – More Info

 

Since I am already going out of the country twice next year, I will probably only be able to attend The Makeup Show in my hometown, good ole New York City.  If you’re going I’d love to meet you 🙂