NARS blushes are pretty well-known and it has been that way for a long, long time. With such a stable fame, I wondered what it looked like for me. After swatching for awhile, I found my best blush shade from NARS and was so happy when they released the holiday set that includes all the blush formula in a set for a really good price!
NARS
HOLIDAY-EDITION SET FEATURING PINK, MAUVE SHADE BEHAVE IN MINI BLUSH, MINI MULTIPLE, AND FULL-SIZED LIQUID BLUSH.
Holiday Behave Backstage Cheek Set
30ml  |  All Skin Type
Made for star behavior. Must-have mauve Behave imparts a sultry rush of color in this cheek trio. Featuring Mini Blush, loaded with superfine, micronized powder pigments to ensure an irresistibly soft, blendable application; Mini Multiple, the original multipurpose stick with unique cream-to-powder formula for use on eyes, cheeks lips and body; and full-sized Liquid Blush, an effortlessly blendable formula featuring Monoï and Tamanu oils, known to promote skin’s resilience.
SHADE ASSORTMENT:
Blush in Behave (matte pink mauve)
The Multiple in Behave (pink mauve)
Liquid Blush in Behave (pink mauve)
DETAILS
Limited Edition
Liquid Blush – Behave: 15 ml
Mini Multiple – Behave: 4 g
Mini Blush – Behave: 2.5 g
BLUSH
Superfine, micronized powder pigments provide an easy, blendable application for a natural effect.
Buildable pigment allows control of color intensity for subtle to bold effects on every skin tone.
THE MULTIPLE
Unique, creamy formula blends effortlessly to provide shimmering accents, warm color, or dynamic highlights.
Mistake-proof color is quick and easy to apply wherever you want a touch of sheer, natural, shimmering color—eyes, lips, cheeks, or body.
LIQUID BLUSH
Silky, weightless fluid creates a natural-looking, second-skin finish.
Veil of color delivers a healthy-looking glow.
Blends effortlessly for foolproof application.
MINI BLUSH – BEHAVE
TALC • MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE • OCTYLDODECYL STEARATE • OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • PHENOXYETHANOL • [+/- (MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163) • RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850) • IRON OXIDES (CI 77491) • IRON OXIDES (CI 77499) • YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140)]
MINI THE MULTIPLE – BEHAVE
METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER · TRIETHYLHEXANOIN · DIMETHICONE · CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE · HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE · POLYETHYLENE · SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE · MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX/CERA MICROCRISTALLINA/CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE · EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX/CANDELILLA CERA/CIRE DE CANDELILLA · TOCOPHEROL · BHT · C10-30 CHOLESTEROL/LANOSTEROL ESTERS · GLYCERIN · SODIUM HYALURONATE · LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE · WATER/AQUA/EAU · EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT OIL · SAFFLOWER OIL/PALM OIL AMINOPROPANEDIOL ESTERS · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · MICA · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)] ·
LIQUID BLUSH – BEHAVE
DIMETHICONE · WATER/AQUA/EAU · HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE · VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER · ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL CROSSPOLYMER · BORON NITRIDE · PROPANEDIOL · SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE · PEG-10 DIMETHICONE · ISOSTEARIC ACID · VANILLA TAHITENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT · GARDENIA TAITENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT · TOCOPHEROL · ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE · BIS-HYDROXYETHOXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE/PEG-2 SOYAMINE/IPDI COPOLYMER · DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE · BUTYLENE GLYCOL · ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN · COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL · CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM SEED OIL · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · MICA · RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)] ·
BLUSH
- Use #16 Blush Brush to apply Blush to the apples of the cheek.
- Sweep any excess across the hairline, bridge of the nose, and chin.
THE MULTIPLE
- Apply on eyes, lips, cheeks, or body, and blend out using fingertips—the skin’s warmth will help the product melt in perfectly.
- Use underneath the foundation or tinted moisturizer to give skin a glow.
- Layer under blush to add more luminosity and intensity.
- Apply highlighting shades under the brow bone and onto cupid’s bow for added dimension.
LIQUID BLUSH
- For the best results, shake well before use.
- Dispense anywhere from one drop to a full pump, depending on your desired coverage.
- Warm in the palm of the hand. Apply with fingertips for a natural, effortless effect.
- To intensify color and add dimension, layer your desired powder Blush shade over Liquid Blush.
- Can be worn under or over foundation.
- Do not twist it open. To open, pull the cap straight off. Twisting may cause the enclosed pump to be removed along with the cap. To close securely and ensure the product will not leak, place a cap over the pump and turn clockwise.
Consistency
The Liquid Blush has a really good layer-building consistency. A tiny pump will give out a lot of pigment. Lightly patting it onto the cheeks helps to create a ‘got spanked’ result. I genuinely like using this blush, especially as a base (right before putting on loose/setting powder). It creates a “born like this” cheeks.
The Multiple stick has a slight sheen/gloss which helps to give a lighter pigmentation on the skin. I can see why it is suitable for both the eyes and the cheeks. It is also buildable but not as pigmented as the Liquid Blush or the Powder Blush. Great for au naturel makeup looks.
The Powder Blush gives the best control, especially with the right brush. It’s best use to layer on top of the Liquid Blush for more pigment, but it can also be used on it’s own.Â
Left to right: Liquid, Multiple (Stick), Powder
Verdict
You have no idea how much I love this color. They look so good on me, it’s almost like the blush color was radiating from my inner skin. It worked wonderfully as a regular cheek color and even an eyeshadow base. I always look damn good in this color and it’s basically what my skin would look like if I got sp*nked.Â
They also last pretty well. At the end of the day, it blended into my day-long makeup naturally. The pigments are still there and does not look patchy at all! Honestly, this is the best blush I have purchased. It’s really worth the price.
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