NARS Air Matte Blush Review & Swatches

9 Mar 2021 (Updated: 20 Jan 2023)

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I have had so many questions asking about these new cream blushers from NARS and so I am thrilled to finally have a set. Here’s the lowdown on the NARS Air Matte Blush. I have photos and swatches for you.

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^£25

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So these little pots are the cheek sisters to the very lovely Air Matte Lip Color collection, and they are attracting a lot of attention.

What is NARS Air Matte Blush?

Diffused, soft-touch matte blush
Unique lightweight, creamy mousse formula
Transforms into a velvety powder on contact with the skin
Glides over the skin effortlessly
The Colour Diffusion Complex blends and blurs
Delivers second-skin colour that lasts
Jojoba gel smooths pigment evenly over skin
Passionfruit oil adds a boost of antioxidants
Available in 8 shades

NARS Air Matte Blush Shades & Swatches

There are eight stunning shades in the collection as follows:

NARS Air Matte Blush – Hushed, Freedom, Gasp, Torch

Hushed – light nude
Freedom – mauve
Orgasm – peachy pink with golden shimmer
Darling – light pink
Rush – peach
Scandalous – burgundy
Gasp – rose bronze
Torch – coral red

I have four of the shades to show and I absolutely love them all. This is such a stunning collection, and as a blush fan, it is really ticking the boxes for me.

Swatches

Hushed, Freedom, Gasp & Torch:

NARS Air Matte Blush Swatches – Hushed, Freedom, Gasp, Torch

My Review

As promised, the texture of these is pretty unique. It is like a super, light yet creamy whipped mousse that then blends into a silky, sheeny powder. Once you touch it, it looks a bit like playdoh, which brings back all kinds of good memories. Fear not! It doesn’t smell like it or feel like it!

Hushed

The formula creates a beautiful smooth veil over the skin, and even though the blush is matte, there is a lustre that’s super flattering. The texture blended really well over my foundation (I was wearing the new Guerlain L’Essentiel), and it didn’t disturb the coverage.Also, because the Air Matte Blush has a velvety quality, it is nice on bare skin too, if you wanted to go for a really natural vibe. They seem to have the ability to very subtly perfect the surface of the skin, which also makes them fabulous on lids and smoothing on lips.If you try it on the lips, it feels surprisingly hydrating. That is thanks to the passionfruit oil in the formula. Torch, the coral shade is stunning on the lips. In fact, when I was playing with these, I ended up putting pretty much all the shades all over my face!You will be able to check that out on my Instagram stories if you are quick. I think they are pretty gorgeous. Highly recommend them!

Where to buy NARS Air Matte Blush

These super cute pot blushers are £26 and available now at: