NARS Haul

As some of you know, NARS offered a really good promo code for the past couple weeks (20% off + 2-day shipping). I've had a few things on my lust list for quite a while and decided to indulge!

1. Orgasm/Albatross Duo

Ah, the famed combination of Albatross highlighter and Orgasm blush. I wanted this more for Albatross as I'm a little highlighter-obsessed right now, but really love Orgasm too. It gives a beautiful pinky-golden sheen with such little product. I've swatched Albatross before and experienced the lovely golden glow it leaves. This duo is probably going to last me YEARS.

2. Luster Blush

I never even considered Luster until the beautiful Yu of Let's MakeYuUp suggested I check it out. I swatched it in a Sephora 2 weekends ago and was sold. NARS describes it as "sheer golden apricot", which is pretty accurate. Luster is gorgeous and has an insane sheen to it, but it blends out lovely and, as Yu says, makes you glow!

3. Habanera Duo Eyeshadow

After purchasing (and loving) Dogon, I knew that I wanted more. I searched for other duos that people who love Dogon also love and Habanera popped up the most. Again, it was love at first swatch: great pigmentation and 2 unique shades! It's a combo of icy green with sheen and smokey purple with shimmer. I wore this duo on Friday evening (to the Death Cab for Cutie concert!) and loved it.

4. Mini Super Orgasm Blush

NARS messed up my order a bit, but threw in a mini Super Orgasm blush, which was generous of them. I've never been interested in Super Orgasm, because I've heard it's extremely sparkley. However, I really like it! It's a nice peachy-pink and when applied lightly and blended, the sparkles aren't so obvious. The size also surprised me: it's only 0.04oz less than a regular-sized NARS blush, but looks so mini compared! Not really relevant, but still interesting.

And now for swatches!

(Natural Light L-R: Habanera green, Habanera purple, Luster, Orgasm, Albatross, Super Orgasm)

(Wish Flash L-R: Habanera green, Habanera purple, Luster, Orgasm, Albatross, Super Orgasm)

(Albatross blended out: Natural Light & With Flash)

I definitely plan to review a few of these more in-depth, but want to give myself some time with them before I sing their praises. Do you own any of these NARS products? What do you think?