What’s an unsung makeup hero? For me, it’s an oftentimes underrated makeup morsel, a permanent collection product that scoots under the radar screen of many makeup lovers but regularly rocks my world. The long-running Unsung Heroes series features some of my favorites.
Anyone who’s ever rocked a fall berry or red lip *and meant it* should own NARS Dolce Vita Blush. I started wearing it years ago to go with Dolce Vita Lipstick (that classic NARS reddish brown pink), but along the way I found out that it also ROCKS the heck out of other opaque, intense fall lipsticks, especially berries and brownish reds (but also chocolate browns and plums, too).
One swipe — literally, just one! — across the pan, and then buffed gently on my cheeks, and I look MUCH more awake. It also perfectly balances with whatever matte or satiny fall color I have on my lips without competing with whatever I have on the rest of my face (yup, even smoky eyes).
Plus, you can skip highlighter with it if you want, since Dolce Vita has a touch of sheen. Just a touch, though, so tell your pores to chill. They’ll be alright. 😉
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Noemi Margit Bako says
September 6th, 2018 at 11:04 amHeloo Karen,
Love Kosas Cosmetics. Got their new shade, limited edition.
Love it.
Karen says
September 6th, 2018 at 11:48 amHi Noemi,
I love them too. They have so many great lip colors! I wear the pinkish ones a lot all year long, and this one during the fall.
Have you tried their Tinted Face Oil yet? I’m dying to give it a go!
Noemi says
September 6th, 2018 at 11:54 amHave not tried their tinted oils yet.
I live in a smaller town, close to Toronto. So natural make-up selection is limited.
https://www.thetruthbeautycompany.com/
This lovely store carries most of the healthy make-up lines in town.
Kosas Cosmetics is one of them.
Let me know how you like the oils.
Karen says
September 6th, 2018 at 1:37 pmHi Noemi,
Ahh, I love Toronto. I was there a few years ago for a MAC thing. Thanks for the heads up on that site; there are few brands that I’ve never heard of before. Gonna check them out. 🙂
Lorraine says
September 6th, 2018 at 1:07 pmNARS blushes are the best! I love Dolce Vita- the pinks and roses mesh best with my fair complexion, so shades like Dolce Vita and Sin get more use than Orgasm and Deep Throat. thanks for the fall inspo- time to get out some deeper lipstick colors to mix and match with NARS blush. Maybe some deep pinks? I just picked up Chanel Le Rouge Crayon in Impact and Tom Ford Dangerous Beauty, wonder how Dolce Vita would get along with those?
Karen says
September 6th, 2018 at 1:34 pmHey Lorraine,
You could do Impact with Dolce Vita, totally. Hmm… Now that I think about it, I might wear that combo soon!
Isn’t that Rouge Crayon such a nice formula?
Lorraine says
September 6th, 2018 at 1:44 pmYes, it is! Not too drying, comfortably light, doesn’t settle into my lip lines and leaves a nice stain as it wears off. Discovered as I put on a frosty pink EOS lip balm over the remains of Impact, that I have a cute ’90s feel option wearing those together. Those new Le Rouge Crayons really encourage makeup play. I hope Lucia Pica cooks up some new colors for the Spring/Summer collections. Can you envision a bronzy honey or a coral pink Le Rouge Mat Crayon? oh, boy, the possibilities!
Karen says
September 6th, 2018 at 1:50 pmSeriously, I would die. (Like I need another coral in my life, but still.)
I would also love a bunch of the Chanel eyeshadow crayons in every shade of brown and taupe. 🙂
Gina says
September 6th, 2018 at 7:03 pmOh my goodness Ms. Karen — I just ordered that lipstick. I hope I got the right one– is it dark room? It’s beautiful – Oh my gosh – ouch. Oh well, it will be my fall treat to myself. I hope I got the right one. I finally found the U.S. site. I guess we will see when comes in. It didn’t say it was limited-edition. I’d fighting myself over the new Bite Beauty one but it wasn’t quite dark enough for me. Like I need another lipstick….. Thanks!
Kim says
September 7th, 2018 at 5:30 amSuch lovely looks! And you know those berry and brown lip colors are totally my jam. 🙂 Happy Friday, btw!! I hope it’s a terrific weekend for you.
jonirae says
September 10th, 2018 at 11:12 ami’ve been meaning to buy this blush for ages— is it sparkly or just satin? I always forget! I’m into the less sparkly cheek thing lately, but I’m also not against some spark, lol
Karen says
September 10th, 2018 at 3:50 pmHi Jonirae,
It’s more of a satin. When I wear it I usually see a soft sheen. 🙂 Let me know if you have any other questions!
Tara says
November 25th, 2019 at 7:08 amThanks for this! I tan to your skintone most of life and have a hard time finding blushes as pigmented to show up. Nars Taj Mahal is my hg but obviously limits your other choices! Exhibit A is the most pigmented blush I own wait and full fuchsia by MAC /more wearable is bubbles please /