Sleek Guipure vs. NARS Orgasm

Nars Orgasm

Sleek Guipure

Left: Guipure, Right: Orgasm

Left: Guipure, Right: Orgasm

Sleek Makeup Blush by 3 Palette in Lace: The middle shade in this palette is called Guipure and is striking similar to NARS Orgasm. Unfortunately, the set in "Lace" available in the States doesn't include the same color combination ($12.49 from Sleek online)

NARS Blush in Orgasm: A cult classic, described as a peachy pink with shimmer. It's fairly sheer, very finely milled, gives a natural looking flush, and feels so soft on the skin. ($29 at Sephora)

Final Thoughts: Once on the face, I doubt most people would be able to tell them apart-- especially if Guipure was applied with a light hand. The Sleek palette is a great value for a good product... but ultimately you get what you pay for in the formula. Orgasm is a little easier to apply because of it's sheerness and appears less gold than Guipure. I feel like getting NARS Orgasm is somewhat of a rite of passage in the makeup world, but that may not justify the cost. Either way, I'm personally glad I own them both.  

Shopping Lust List

Just a quick list of a few things that I don’t need...

Givenchy leather bag
forwardforward.com
I've been lusting after the Givenchy Antigona Medium since I first saw MelSoldera on YouTube review it. 

Kevyn Aucoin waterproof makeup
cusp.com
I've been eyeing this for awhile but the review on Cosmetic Debris totally sealed the deal. Shockingly, this isn't carried in any of the department stores in Idaho. Seems that many companies haven't jumped in to this market... fools.

Nars cosmetic
cusp.com
I'm such a sucker for a good YouTube review and GossMakeupArtist delivered a glowing one on this concealer.

Chloé fragrance
saksfifthavenue.com
Definitely going to use that Sephora perfume voucher for this little baby. Smells delicious and like a powdery rose (much more appealing that it sounds, I promise). 

Beauty product
$76 - beautybay.com
I just purchased the Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel and while it does remove makeup, my face doesn't really feel clean afterwards. I would love to get my hands on the Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm... unfortunately, I haven't found a way to get it in the States.