Best Things in Beauty : NARS blushes! #14

the next blush in my recent order from hqhair is NARS Oasis. this shade has caught my eye long time ago, but every time i ordered another brighter and more fun shade came between us. now we're finally united :P

NARS blushes contain 4.5 - 4.8g each for the powder blushes, and 5.5g each for the cream blushes.
they cost 29€/19.50£/26$.

Oasis is a brownish mauve with a purple tinge that's infused with lots of gold sparkle bits. it reminds me of all those natural, sculpting blushes such as MAC Blushbaby, Cargo Tonga and NARS Douceur (which i don't own yet). the gold sparkles are of the same character like in NARS Angelika (but gold and not silver), it's very fine and not chunky at all but still is very apparent in the pan & fingerswatch. however it's easily blended out on your face even though i don't mind it as much. just use a clean brush and brush over your cheeks to wipe off the gold shimmer bits.
the base shade has a satin finish. the texture is very refined and silky. it melts into your skin instantly making it appearing almost like a stain. still it has the same easy-blendable quality NARS blushes use to have. it looks very natural and subtle when applied sheerly and the purple tinge contrasts my yellowish skin in a very flattering way. it becomes a berry pink flush on me and lasts all day without fading or getting blotchy.
this colour will be great for autumn and winter but also looks amazing with strong gold eyes (i should've done this look to show you!) and other warm smokey looks as a perfect subtle contrast. for a special twist, i also like to layer just a hint of light bright pink over Oasis right on my cheekbones (for example with MAC Dollymix or NARS Deep Throat). this looks especially sculpted and glowy but is more intense so i only do it for going out.