Hardly Risque

Ever since I asked a friend what blush she was wearing, and she revealed it was NARS Deep Throat, I've been interested in adding it to my collection. Deep Throat is frequently described as being similar to NARS Orgasm, but without the shimmer. There are only subtle differences between the two in terms of colour, though Orgasm is more half colour, half shimmer, while Deep Throat is all colour but with a sheen.

l-r: Bourjois Rose Coup de Foudre, NARS Orgasm, NARS Deep Throat

Deep Throat is a warm peach with slight red tones, a touch of pink and a subtle golden sheen. Orgasm is a little pinker and overall sheerer, but with more pronounced gold shimmer. I thought Bourjois Rose Coup de Foudre would be close to Deep Throat, and sure enough, they swatch very similarly, though Rose Coup de Foudre is darker and a bit more orangey-red.

I've been wearing Deep Throat more than Orgasm, as the shimmer in Orgasm can be a bit too much for everyday wear. Orgasm is relatively sheer and takes some layering to build up, whereas Deep Throat is more pigmented and needs lighter application. Like all NARS blushes I've tried, they blend onto the cheek with ease, look natural and not patchy or ruddy, and stay on longer than most. Deep Throat is a versatile, very wearable shade that I reach for whenever I want to add a brightening, peachy flush that's still softer than coral — be it part of my daily face or for a special occasion.