Firstly I'll say that I am probably a little bit bias when it comes to NARS blushes Vs Anything. I really can't fault their blushes at all. But in saying that, I am really smitten with MAC's mineralize blush in Dainty.
Colour wise (in the pan) they're basically the same, it's hard to tell them apart. I'd say they're both best described as soft peachy pinks with gold shimmers/flecks. Soft in that neither of them are shockingly bright.
Oww, isn't she pretty! I really like MAC's mineralize everythings and anythings. The texture is really smooth and easy to apply and blend accordingly. What I'm not so impressed with (in comparison to orgasm) is the pigmentation. I mean, it'll do the job just fine, no worries, but if you're not blessed with milky skin, you might have to work that little bit extra to get that 'glow'.
In terms of packaging, it's nothing special. Just MAC's usual black container.
Price wise, this little gem costs $43AUS.
My NARS love affair began like all love affairs should, in summer, about a year ago. It was my first NARS blush so I kind of have a soft spot. A lot of people complain about the glimmer/shimmer in Orgasm and I can't say I'm one of them. I don't mind having shimmer on my face, but what I do mind is looking like a 1980's disco ball. I find that if I buff it out enough it's really not a problem, but in saying that, if you have a dislike of shimmer, you should consider something maybe like, DAINTY!
The pigmentation of NARS blushes is insane, I don't need to explain, I'm pretty sure everyone knows.
I'm not so much in love with the price tag. $62AUS. $62. Sixty two. But I guess that's why I love online shopping and buying mine for around $40 from America. I cheat!
All in all, I'll give a thumbs up to both blushes. Bravo MAC and NARS for continuing to damage my wallet. I will say, if you have one, it's not totally and completely necessary to have the other, you're not missing out on some major difference, but I'm a blush fiend and that is my defense.
If I had to pick only one to purchase over and over, it would be Orgasm. Simply because the lasting power and colour payoff is better than Dainty's. But other than that, I really can't split them. Or I don't want to. I don't want to! :)
wow dainty looks so different in your pics than in real life .. lol .. I only have dainty cause NARS can't be bought in Denmark. I considered buying Orgasm online, but now I wont since you say the difference is minimal ;) Also I am very fair skinned and even dainty (if I accidentally put to much on) are to dark for me. tnz for a great post !
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