Nars Blush Palette - A Review

It's been a while. I know, I know. Apologies for the lack of posts over the last month or so. I think with all that is currently going on, motivation was lost along the way. I'm sure that many have felt this way through one lockdown to another. I won't carry on, I know we are all in this together. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that we will return to some form of normality sometime soon. 

Ever since starting this blog, I can remember lusting over Nars blush palette posts. Seeing these blog posts, with gorgeous flat lay's showcasing the packaging and the product, made me fall in love. I can remember adding it to my wish list right away, and thinking that one day I may treat myself to one of these beautiful palettes. My dreams came true this Christmas after finding this beauty in my stocking (thank you so much Sam).

Firstly, how pretty is the pink metallic outer packaging?! It's so striking and reflects the light at all angles. The compact itself is slightly weighty, and contains a perfectly sized mirror which will come in handy on the go and when travelling makes a return. The palette contains 6 shades, 3 blusher shades - Let It Burn, Get Lost and Body Talk, with 3 highlighting shades - Tied Up, Deep Down and Drift. I have loved mixing the blush shades together and creating different variations that I can wear on my cheeks. Similarly, the highlighting shades also make such pretty eye lid eyeshadow shades.

The pigmentation of each of these shades is just out of this world. The highlights are so creamy in their texture. If the kind of highlighter you like to wear is more on the blinding side, these shades may not be for you. They're very natural looking on the skin, almost a your skin but better kind of vibe. But I love them for that reason. It's lovely to have the option to wear something more subtle on the daily, but they are definitely buildable, making them more reflective when the light hits the high points of your face. With the blushers, a little goes a long way which is amazing. 

Since opening this on Christmas Day, I haven't put it down. Nars is slowly becoming one of my favourite higher end make up brands. I can 100% see this palette becoming one of my staple make up items in my routine.

Have you tried any Nars products? What are your recommendations?

Amber X

Everyday Autumnal Makeup

Autumnal makeup to me is all about shades of cranberry, purple/plum and orange - the best colours. Here are the products that I looove to use on a daily basis in Autumn. 

Nars Sheer Glow is my choice of foundation when I don't want a full coverage base (you most definitely can build it up for a fuller coverage base though). With a light layer, your skin 'peaks' through, but still looks flawless. I don't tend to use a lot of foundation in the colder months, and for that reason, Sheer Glow is my go-to.  For concealer, I have been loving the Bourjous Radiance Reveal concealer. It really brightens my under eyes with zero creasing. 

To set where I have concealed I always use the Laura Mercier Translucent setting powder. I could never replace this stuff, it's truly amazing. To set the rest of my base makeup in place, I use the Rimmel Stay Matte powder. 

To bronze, I love to use the Bourjous bronzing powder in '52' around my temples, my cheekbones and my neck. If I want an extra bronzy glow, the Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked powder in Bronze 03 is gorgeous when it catches the light, giving the skin a bronze sheen. Blush, is always Nars Orgasm. 

To shape, define and fill in my brows, I use the Mac eyebrow pencil. Once I am happy with how my brows are looking, I clean them up with a bit of concealer, and set them with the Maybelline Brow Drama.

 For today's eyeshadow look, I used the shade 'LA' from the Kylie Jenner Burgundy Palette on my lid - a beautiful gold with an undertone of burnt orange. I applied Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara to both, my top and bottom lashes. 

For highlight, I chose the Laura Mercier Face Illuminator in Indiscretion. This highlight isn't subtle, but isn't filled with glitter either. It can be applied softly for a muted look, or layered to appear 'blinding'. 

My favourite lip liner is Mac Whirl, and I paired it with Charlotte Tilbury Penelope Pink. The overall look is warm and sparkly, just what I like.

What's your favourite makeup item to use in the Autumn? Have you tried any of these products?

Amber X