But this isn't a review of NARS Orgasm (sorry) blush. So why does this matter?
It matters because, Johnny come lately, there's a new kid in town. Benefit Coralista Blush* ($28, Sephora) has kind of turned my head a bit--and not because of it's similar to NARS, but because of how it's different.
Since I haven't been actively looking for a new, fancy blush, I didn't purchase this. This came as a deluxe sample with my latest Sephora shipment (I have a problem. I know. I'd go to a support group, but then I'd need a new lipgloss to wear to the meetings), which means that I can't tell you about the packaging or enclosed brush that one would get with a full-sized product. I can tell you, though, that the "sample" is huge. It's .1 oz, which is about a third of the full-sized blush (.28). It's also about two-thirds the size of my over-a-year-old-and-going-strong NARS (.16). In other words, you get a lot of product for $28, and this sample should last me for months. Maybe longer.
I really can't say enough good things about this blush. Coralista is a bronzed peachy-pink that's sheer, but easily buildable. There's no sparkle or glitter, but instead, a beautiful luminosity that makes you glow without looking like a pixie threw-up on your face (lovely). The texture is so silky that it almost feels like a cream, and the color practically jumped onto my brush. Best of all, when you put it on, you don't look like you're wearing blush. You just look healthy, with a subtle glow. Right now, I am dying to see how this looks with a sunless tan. I paired this with a slightly shimmery neutral eye and a sheer, glossy red lip for an "I've been at the pool eating cherry popsicles all day" look. While my NARS is a flattering, natural flush, it's also darker and a little sparkly. You look like you, only polished, but there's no question as to if you're wearing makeup--which I don't mind. There's normally not any question of it, anyway. I'm 30 years-old; of course, I'm wearing makeup. The Coralista, however, could cause some major head scratching.
My NARS isn't going anywhere, but it should be jealous. It's great for those days when I pull out the curling iron or straightener (which is most days, if I'm honest). The Coralista is a breath of fresh air. It's going into my arsenal for those mornings when natural waves and flip flops reign supreme.
Final Verdict: 10 out of 10. This is Summer in a box. Snap it up while you still can.
*Photo Credit: Sephora (Blogger's being difficult and wouldn't let me add a caption, darnit!)
i get so rosy most days that i haven't worn blush in ages. this sounds worth a try, though...
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