How do you blush?
Let’s count the ways. Nars recently launched a full Orgasm collection and it’s making us blush in exactly four ways — but first, about Orgasm. The Nars Orgasm shade was launched in 1999 with a lot of buzz, thanks to its name. Sure, 1999 was the year of American Pie and Baby, One More Time, but that didn’t stop consumers from blushing at the idea of an “orgasm”-colored blush. On the other hand, against the backdrop of pop culture’s sexual reawakening (for the decade, since Madonna), the product produced enough intrigue, which translated into sales, making the universally flattering gold-pink blush an instant cult favorite.
In the following years, the Nars Orgasm family gave birth to more orgasms — Nars Orgasm Illuminator, my favorite Nars The Multiple in Orgasm, and Nars Liquid Blush in Orgasm. The growing line’s following grew in proportion, with everyone from my teenage cousin to Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle calling it “one of their top 5, can’t-live-without products.”
It makes perfect sense that Nars has recently come out with more Orgasm-colored products. Nars Orgasm Afterflow Lip Balm delivers a sheer wash of the Orgasm shade with a radiant finish, and is formulated with Monoi Hydrating Complex, which smoothens, comforts and protects lips. It also makes them extra pouty.
Nars’ Alex Clemente, Gia Soriano, Lorie Ann Co, Marla Velez with the author Chonx Tibajia
Orgasm Full Vinyl Lip Lacquer Limited Edition is a high-shine, reflective formula with vivid pigments that deliver full coverage.
Orgasm Illuminating Loose Powder is a silky, soft-lit powder that reflects light off the skin for a naturally glowing look and a soft radiance.
Nars Orgasm Blush Limited Edition also now comes in an oversized compact for everyone who can’t get enough blush and glow. Pop it on the tops of the cheeks for an instant glow — and lift! Or on the brow bone and nose bridge for subtle shimmer. Or on your cupid’s bow to make it more defined.
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Nars is available at Rustan’s The Beauty Source and Adora in Greenbelt 5.
