The NARS Liquid Blush was my first introduction to the beauty and perfection of a non-powder brush. I slowly started incorporating more cream products into the lineup, and hardly ever use a powder blush unless it’s on top of a cream or liquid blush to set it.

Listen, I’m not going to lie to you — it’s easy to apply too much of the original formula. And there are other cream/liquid blushes out there (like Rare Beauty Soft Pinch liquid blush) that can also be a little challenging to blend out to a nice, natural-looking finish.

I like a heavy blush application, so I don’t mind working with heavily pigmented blushes, but if you want the healthy glow of blush, love the ease of a liquid application, and want to skip applying highlighter because your cheeks are already radiant and dewy. . . then boy do I have a recommendation for you.
When I saw NARS had some new blushes, I had to try them. I got the shades “orgasm”, easily the most universally flattering shade of pink, and “brazen”, which is more of a coral pink. I’ve worn them individually, and I’ve layered them together, and I’ve found them to be such an easy-to-apply liquid blush!

While I was shopping for these, I also added a new dae *dry* heat protection spray with light hold into my cart. I love the idea of a dry hold spray that can be applied to second-day hairstyling for extra protection and shine that won’t weig...