NARS • Outlaw • Blush

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sarahcloud on 5/14/2013 8:37:00 PM more reviews by sarahcloud

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Love this blush! Super pigmented and lasts all day.

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*TOP REVIEWER* TiaDGB on 2/1/2013 9:10:00 AM more reviews by TiaDGB

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Olive   Hair: Black, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Black    

Very lovely blush. This is really like the darker sister of the hyped up Orgasm. If you are darker complected and had bad luck with Orgasm, give Outlaw a try.It does exactly what Orgasm does for lighter skin, but for deeper skin.


NARS describes this blush as "a soft rose tone with golden shimmer" on their site. This is pretty much true. I'd consider it a light raspberry with a slight coral tinge and golden shimmer. It's actually quite a complex and hard to describe shade. This is a very nice blush for the summer months. It goes beautifully with a little shimmery bronzer.


The reason that i am taking a lippie off of this blush is because it seems to apply weirdly. It goes on blotchy and uneven. I've never had this issue with any other NARS blushes. And no it's not anything that i am doing, because I've tried it on different people, with different brushes etc. Weird.


BTW- This goes AMAZINGLY with NARS 'Misbehave' lip gloss. It's the ultimate lip/cheek combo, especially for the summer months.


Overall it's a nice blush. I'd say that it's best suited to darker skin with yellow underones. 4/5.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Menolikepolos on 12/20/2012 1:13:00 AM more reviews by Menolikepolos

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

NW10-15 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW.

Wow I am so impressed! This is a beautiful plum red blush on me, looks so natural and goes well with so many different looks. When applied lightly (I use a duo fiber brush), it gives a lovely rosey glow. I love how it's not overly cool toned, as I think it adds to the versatility.

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Cherry2000 on 11/16/2012 11:22:00 AM more reviews by Cherry2000

Age: 44-55   Skin: Very Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

I love, love, love this blush! I never got to try the old version of Outlaw, but the new version is just fine with me. Pretty much HG status.

Love the finely milled texture (that is the hallmark of Nars blushes). It glides on so smoothly and evenly...just perfect. The color looks very natural, even on my PPP skin.

Overall, a beautiful, beautiful blush. Worth the price!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Clarabella3982 on 11/5/2012 10:27:00 AM more reviews by Clarabella3982

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Oily, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This blush doesn't *really* work for me, am a slightly tanned, Asian yellow-skinned tone (MAC NC30). I swept this across my face as per my usual blushes and it looked really bad and muddy, like I haven't washed my skin in ages...and enhanced all my pigmentations and acne scars...shockingly bad!! I tried it again, with very very very minute amounts on an angled brush and patted it on gently...and it sorta works! Very small amounts needed IMHO, especially if you have yellow-based skintone! So am sitting on the fence for this one...

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alextuthreefour on 11/2/2012 3:31:00 PM more reviews by alextuthreefour

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

When I first saw this blush, I immediately thought of how gorgeous it would look in the winter with paler skin--I imagined coming inside from the freezing cold with beautiful flushed cheeks and this blush does just that! It is a raspberry color with gold shimmer that is very pigmented! When I first bought it and tried swatching it, it appeared on my finger but when swatched, it didn't appear on my hand. I was worried... but when applied on the cheeks with a brush (stippling brush or a regular blush brush with a light hand)it was just as pigment as every NARS blush I have! Now that I think of it, it would also look beautiful on deeper skin tones as well. Lovely!!

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yajuwen on 10/24/2012 8:07:00 PM more reviews by yajuwen

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Black    

This is the review for the NEW outlaw. It's a nice color, workable texture, but not appealing definitely. I own the old one and I love it. It is my everyday blush in cold days - lovely color, super blendable and great lasting power. I never mind the golden sparkles disappear in the brushes. When I heard that NARS changed the formula, I was exciting and visiting the counter to try it on. However, I tried it three times and I hardly love this as much as the old one. It's a mid tone red with golden shimmer and that's it. I personally like the darker old version more. Quality-wise, it's rather sheer, yet less blendable and hard to pick up with brush. I am not quite sure if the sheerness and less blendability are from fewer product picked up or simply the formula. Also, the lasting power isn't as good. I never tried on from 8am-11pm, which is the normal long day for me, but it fades noticeably somehow even from 11am-9pm. I'm so glad that I got the old one.

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Orientexpress on 9/25/2012 9:15:00 PM more reviews by Orientexpress

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Curly   Eyes: Green    

Nobody does blush like NARS. Others may provide suitable dupes as far as colors go, but no one can match the finely milled, infinitely buildable wear of their formula. I previously owned Orgasm and Amour, and Outlaw is my new favorite. I am fair (NC20) and I apply this blush with either a fan brush or a dome-tipped natural fiber brush with a light hand. My favorite blush of all time is the discontinued Laid Back creme blush that MAC put out. This color is Laid Back in powder form--a nice, even, reddish pink that errs on the cooler side of neutral on the skin. Whether prefer the look of pinched cheeks, spanked cheeks, cold cheeks, athletically flushed cheeks--this blush has your number. Outlaw, like Laid back, mimics the color of a rush of blood to the skin, and isn't this what a good blush is supposed to do? Despite her name, Outlaw is equally at home in the office as she is sexxxed up with smokey eyes for a night on the town or a hot date. Laid Back will be my forever love because I prefer creme formulas. However, Outlaw has easily dethroned Orgasm as my NARS favorite. I don't think you can beat this color/formula combo in a powder blush.

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ToriBiohazard on 9/14/2012 2:23:00 PM more reviews by ToriBiohazard

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Green    

When I walked into Sephora that day, I definitely wasn't planning on purchasing a NARS blush. But as soon as I walked by Outlaw, it accidentally hopped into my hand and I had to leave with it. This color is amazingly gorgeous, and I just couldn't stop staring at it. I knew I wasn't leaving the store without this blush.
It applies like a dream! I like to use a light hand, so it's not too over powering, and a little goes a very long way. This was my first NARS blush, and actually my first NARS purchase! And I'm very impressed with it. So glad their blushes live up to the hype. I am lusting after more NARS blushes now!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Katie75007 on 5/24/2011 8:33:00 PM more reviews by Katie75007

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight   Eyes: Blue    

While Outlaw can look fairly ordinary in the pan -- a dusty reddish rose shade -- I promise it is anything but dull on the cheeks! I use a MAC 187 (for reference, my skin is NW5-10; NARS Siberia is a spot on match) to dust it on very lightly, since it's heavily pigmented -- and it applies as a beautiful pinky-rose flush.


Outlaw is, without a doubt, one of my top three favorite NARS blushes, and I have it with me all the time. I wish NARS had not discontinued this shade!

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SuZp on 3/30/2011 4:28:00 PM more reviews by SuZp

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This may be the most beautiful blush I own (and I own a ton of blushes including almost every blush made by NARS). It's such a complex color. I find that NARS blushes that contain shimmer give much more dimension to the cheek. They impart a sheen more so than any noticeable shimmer or glitter and this one is no exception. This comes off on my NC20 cheeks as a light raspberry with gold tones to it. I can't quite describe the color! BUT when I wear this blush I feel so gorgeous and I typically wear it with a berry stained lip and almost nothing (perhaps a champagne wash) on the lids and lots of dramatic mascara. Otherwise, I want all focus on this lovely color! If you can get your hands on this blush, don't hesitate! I wish it weren't discontinued, if I could buy a backup of this, I would!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Bindi7 on 8/15/2010 3:48:00 PM more reviews by Bindi7

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this on the advice if the Nars SA. Well i wish i hadn't. It looks nice in the pan but on my NC40-42 skit it just looks muddy. i've tried to apply it really lightly but it's still too dark. I have stopped trying and found much nicer blushes that always look amazing.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Sayoko on 3/30/2010 10:03:00 PM more reviews by Sayoko

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Dark, Neutral   Hair: Black, Relaxed, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I was originally going to buy Oasis but then I tried it on and it didn't do anything my for my skin tone. So I tried this blush instead and was pleased with the results:) surprisingly, Outlaw looked so much prettier on me than Oasis!! (NC50/C8 for reference) Outlaw is a lovely deep rose-raspberry pink with a subtle shimmer. Compared to other NARS blushes (say, super Orgasm or Angelika for example), there's no chunky gold glitter sparkles here, more of a slight shimmer which isn't too noticeable. I love the versatility of this blush! In my opinion, this is okay for daytime if used sparingly, as well as nighttime. Like all most of the NARS blushers I own, and I own quite a few, this is very pigmented, and a little goes a long way. If I had to buy this again I would! NARS is discontinuing this blush once stores run out of stock it'll only be available on the NARS site until it's all gone.

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clouds on 1/22/2010 5:34:00 PM more reviews by clouds

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This can be really really stunning on me at night, when I want a plummy glow. For reference, I'm an NC or C30, 120 in MUFE HD, asian with light skin and yellow undertones.

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*TOP REVIEWER* colettenoelle on 12/18/2009 9:51:00 PM more reviews by colettenoelle

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Outlaw blush is one of the nicest products I've ever tried. It is a stunning reddish berry shade with gold shimmer. It is so pretty that I'll just open it up to look at it. On my very pale skin (far lighter than NW15) this blush gives me a healthy, flushed glow. I typically would stay far, far away from berry shades of blush like this out of fear that it would be too dark or too muddy for skin. Outlaw is not too dark nor is it muddy at all. No brown undertones! The gold shimmer is not overt on the face at all. You don't need to worry that you will look like a disco ball. I often pair this blush with gold or taupe eyeshadow and I love the look. Outlaw is a straight up winner, especially for fall and winter!

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malinen on 11/28/2009 1:15:00 PM more reviews by malinen

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I'm a golden NC15-20 and this is my to go blush whenever I'm wearing berry makeup. It gives me the perfect "I'm just in from the cold" kind of look, without looking like I'm freezing. I look healthy, but in a berry coloured way. This is a very pigmented blush so I use my MAC 188 brush to apply this blush in light circular motions. Great blush!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Peacelover18 on 11/24/2009 5:39:00 AM more reviews by Peacelover18

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I am lighter than NW15 and neutral, often leaning towards cool-toned. I wear Carmindy by Sally Hansen foundation in Porcelain, MUFE Mat Velvet + in No. 15, and MUFE F&B in #38. I really wish in the drop-down menu for the "Would you buy this product again?" question there was a "Hell yes!!" option because I would most certainly select it for this blush. Before I bought this blush, I only wore pinks (like Benefit Dandelion, MAC Pink Swoon) and pinky-peaches (like NARS Orgasm), certain that any other color would be too much for my very pale complexion. But I picked this one up on a whim about two years ago and I've never looked back. In the pan, this blush looks to be a very scary, ruddy-cheeked red, but on the face, it turns into a slightly shimmery, glowy, rosey flush. It is so pretty, and I love to pair it with a neutral eye and a similarly rosey-hued lip, like Lipstick Queen Rose Sinner. Outlaw is one of my all-time favorite blushes, and undoubtedly one of my favorite items in my entire makeup collection. Every time I pick it up or just glance at the name it makes me happy - that's the power of a really great blush. If you're fair like me, please don't be afraid to give this one a try - just apply it with a skunk brush and use a light hand and you won't be disappointed. NARS blushes retail for $25 and they are worth every penny - they last forever, on the skin and in the pan, and I've yet to try one that I didn't like. NARS Outlaw is now a staple in my makeup collection; I will absolutely be repurchasing in the future and I recommend others check it out as well.

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hootie2 on 11/9/2009 12:52:00 PM more reviews by hootie2

Age: 36-43   Skin: Very Oily   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

Nars is the only blush that will stay on me and not change color. The perfect color for me.

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hellopatty on 11/6/2009 5:37:00 PM more reviews by hellopatty

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Oily, Tan   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This came up on my skin as very rasberry and didn't compliment the yellow in my skin. med/nc40

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bedazzie on 10/20/2009 11:12:00 PM more reviews by bedazzie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This is my first NARS blush, and I would say I'm very impressed, the color is very pigmented and easy to blend....I use a very light hand otherwise my cheeks would look so red and I might look like a clown...this color is like pinkish red with shimmer, very pretty when apply with bronzer!

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