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The NARS Under Cover Summer 2016 Collection Dual-Intensity Blushes

April 22nd, 2016 by Adia Goss 26 Comments

NARS Under Cover Summer 2016 Collection Blushes
This packaging makes me so happy!

As part of the NARS Summer 2016 Under Cover collection, NARS released two Dual-Intensity Blushes — Sexual Content and Liberation ($45 each) — and they are, in a word, gorgeous! I love how NARS collections are always wearable but never boring.

The NARS Dual-Intensity Blushes have a very pigmented, soft formula that can be used wet or dry. When used dry, they’re softly luminous, but if you use them with a dampened brush, the shine is more intense.

These two blush duos are incredibly versatile and would work for a wide range of skin tones, and I love that both of the colors in each duo can work layered or alone.

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NARS Dual Intensity Blushes in Liberation (L) and Sexual Content (R)

Sexual Content has a soft peach on the left and a medium pink on the right, and both shades are so pretty! I think the left color would be a great everyday blush for lighter skin tones and a nice sheen/highlighter for darker skin tones. The color on the right is even more universal. The swatches below are with a heavy hand so that you can really see the color, but these can just as easily be applied lightly for a wash of shimmery color.

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Swatches of NARS Sexual Content Dual-Intensity Blush

Liberation has a cool-toned baby pink on the left and a warm rosy/terracota shade on the right. I think the shade on the right is very unique and gives a lovely natural flush. On lighter skin tones, it may also work as a bronzer. Either way, both shades are super pretty and wearable.

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Swatches of NARS Liberation Dual-Intensity Blush
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NARS Liberation Dual-Intensity Blush

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Closeup of NARS Sexual Content Dual-Intensity Blush

Both of these blush duos are stunning, and I see myself reaching for them often. I really can’t pick a favorite because I think they’re both beautiful in their own way, but I’d say that Sexual Content is probably better for lighter tones, and Liberation would work better for darker skin tones.

But to be honest…since these colors are so very layerable, I’ll be wearing both!

In this picture I’m wearing the right shade of Sexual Content dusted over my cheeks, and I think it totally works!

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Wearing NARS Sexual Content Dual-Intensity Blush

These blushes are limited edition and available now for $45 each.

What do you think? Will you be picking anything up from the NARS Under Cover collection?

Adia Goss


Adia is a lawyer by day and a beauty blogger by night. She believes that makeup should be fun and simple, but she also likes multi-step skincare routines (she’s complicated!). Adia loves the sight of a brand new highlighter, and she’s constantly looking for the perfect concealer. Follow her beauty adventures at Adia Adores (formerly beautyluxelife) and on Instagram.

The NARS Under Cover Summer 2016 Collection Dual-Intensity Blushes / Originally published April 22nd, 2016

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  1. hanna says

    April 22nd, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    I love the packaging!
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    • Adia says

      April 25th, 2016 at 7:02 am

      It’s adorable!
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  2. Lulle says

    April 22nd, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    They both look really nice but my favorite part is the limited edition out packaging. I always have a very hard time throwing away those cardboard boxes when they’re limited edition!
    Lulle recently posted … #FrenchFriday : Summer 2016 Makeup Collections Roundup – Part I

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    • Adia says

      April 25th, 2016 at 7:03 am

      Same here! I still have all of the packaging 🙂
      Adia recently posted … Shopping for Mother’s Day At Stoneridge Mall

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  3. sarahc says

    April 22nd, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    Oh mah gerd I love Nars! Sexual Content will be mine. Thank you, I love your pictures!

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    • Adia says

      April 25th, 2016 at 7:03 am

      Glad you like the pictures! Sexual Content is gorgeous!
      Adia recently posted … Shopping for Mother’s Day At Stoneridge Mall

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  4. Erin says

    April 22nd, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    I liked both sets better dry!
    Erin recently posted … Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Rock Steady Lipstick

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    • Adia says

      April 25th, 2016 at 7:04 am

      I like that you don’t have to wet them to get color payoff.
      Adia recently posted … Shopping for Mother’s Day At Stoneridge Mall

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  5. Chris25 says

    April 22nd, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    I really like those swatches for Liberation.
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    • Adia says

      April 25th, 2016 at 7:05 am

      I think Liberation is great for a bronzey summer look.
      Adia recently posted … Shopping for Mother’s Day At Stoneridge Mall

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  6. Becky says

    April 22nd, 2016 at 10:59 pm

    Loving the packaging! Well done NARS! And such pretty go-to colours, genuinely wearable every day! Love it!
    Becky recently posted … Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipsticks – worth the hype?

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    • Adia says

      April 25th, 2016 at 7:05 am

      Yes, NARS nailed it with this collection! The colors are great for everyday.
      Adia recently posted … Shopping for Mother’s Day At Stoneridge Mall

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  7. Rachel R. says

    April 23rd, 2016 at 3:03 am

    Sexual Content is gorgeous! All my money for now will be tied up in getting the UD Alice Through the Looking Glass Collection, but if Sexual Content is still around by next payday, I would love to get it. I have the Dual Intensity Blush duo in Fervor, and I love the shimmery finish and depth on them.

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    • Adia says

      April 25th, 2016 at 7:09 am

      Rachel, I think we’re makeup kindred spirits! I also have Fervor and LOVE it. I think you may be able to score Sexual Content because the collection will eventually hit other retailers, so you may have some time to prepare. The lipsticks in the UD collection look stunning, so I can see why you have them on your list!
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      • Rachel R. says

        April 26th, 2016 at 3:38 pm

        I think you’re right. I always love the stuff you showcase. 🙂

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  8. denise S says

    April 23rd, 2016 at 11:24 am

    Love the external packaging! Was hoping they’d be more pigmented.I will check these out in store. Nice natural looking lip color!

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    • Adia says

      April 25th, 2016 at 7:10 am

      These aren’t super pigmented at first swatch, but you can easily layer for more color. Check them out in stores!
      Adia recently posted … Shopping for Mother’s Day At Stoneridge Mall

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  9. Michaela says

    April 23rd, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Hi Adia. Your review is really persuasive in convincing me to get the Sexual Content blush duo. By the way how did you apply the blush? Is it by dabbing? May I ask what brush you used?

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    • Adia says

      April 25th, 2016 at 7:13 am

      HI Michaela, I used a MAC 129 blush brush. I used this because it’s smaller so I can focus on just using one color at a time. I just rubbed the brush back and forth on the powder a few times to pick up enough pigment then I applied it like I would a normal powder blush. I found the MAC 129 to work better than my go-to Real Techniques blush brush because it has a small head so it was easier to use with this blush duo. Hope this helps!
      Adia recently posted … Shopping for Mother’s Day At Stoneridge Mall

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  10. Jennifer says

    April 23rd, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    You know, I think MUFE really has it nailed when it comes to color but I have to give props to Nars too. They really do create gorgeous, unique shades like these blushes. I think I’m going to have to try the Sexual Content (hee hee). The only Nars blush I think I have currently is Orgasm, which I’ve kept in my beauty arsenal for years now.
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    • Adia says

      April 25th, 2016 at 7:14 am

      Well, you definitely have one of NARS’ best blushes already! Of the two blushes, I think Sexual Content is more unique and definitely worth checking out!
      Adia recently posted … Shopping for Mother’s Day At Stoneridge Mall

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  11. Kelly B. says

    April 24th, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    Wow, these are gorgeous shades! I definitely need to grab a few of these NARS blushes, they look like something I would totally use all summer.
    Kelly B. recently posted … Think About Your Eyes this Summer!

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    • Adia says

      April 25th, 2016 at 7:15 am

      They’re great for summer because they have such a pretty sheen/shimmer!
      Adia recently posted … Shopping for Mother’s Day At Stoneridge Mall

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  12. Fancie says

    April 24th, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    I had a feeling NARS was gonna kill me with this collection. I think both duos are gorgeous and part of me wants both lol. If I had to choose I think I would just go with Sexual Content as I love how both shades look on you. I hope I can just stick to one and not end up with both lol
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    • Adia says

      April 25th, 2016 at 7:17 am

      Hi Fancie! Both blush duos are gorgeous, but I think Sexual Content is more unique. I have some looks coming up wearing both, so you’ll be able to get a better idea of how they look on the face 🙂
      Adia recently posted … Shopping for Mother’s Day At Stoneridge Mall

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  13. Leena Bijou says

    April 25th, 2016 at 10:10 pm

    Nice post,I really like that both of the colors in each duo can work layered or alone.

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