Lives Up to the Hype. I Think. Maybe. Not?

THIS VERSUS THIS

So, for years now I've been reading about Nars Orgasm blush. According to a variety of sources it is wildly flattering on every skin tone and transforms the pastiest of complex-
ions into glowing roseleaf. However, the description of a "peachy-pink" blush with gold shimmer has always been a bit off putting to me. I have a cool complexion, and despite a teenage infatuation with Cornsilk (anybody remember that brand?) blush in two shades of peach, it's just not that flattering with my blue eyes and blond hair. Recently I was in Sephora striking out as I tried to restock some essentials - Shu Uemura mascara and Laura Mercier concealer. I was annoyed that this Sephora didn't have what I needed and annoyed that the sales people were not helpful, and especially annoyed that I was going out that night and wouldn't have the make up I'd wanted. (Word to the wise - the Sephora at 76th and Broadway has a limited selection and unhelpful staff).

At this point, I was standing next to the Nars display, and I noticed a tube of blush. I'm a HUGE fan of cream blush. I think it goes on better and blends more naturally than powdered blush. Naturally I picked it up, and was surprised to discover that it was the much vaunted Orgasm blush in cream form. I swiped some on my cheeks and I instantly looked more cheerful, more awake. Glowier, happier. My dark circles and annoyance receded in the face of the peachy pink golden shimmer on my cheekbones. Suddenly my tired self was radiant. The drawback? The cream form is significantly more expensive than the powdered form. Despite my misgivings - powdered just doesn't blend the same way - it seems to get caught in my moisturizer - I went with the cheaper alternative, and I just haven't been thrilled. It's too peachy. And goes on too heavily. I kind of look like I'm wearing bronzer. I can't decide if the lighting in the store just fooled me or if it's an honest difference between the powdered and cream blush. Of course, my game plan is obvious: go back to Sephora, put on the cream blush, wear it for a day and determine if this is an exchange or a return situation.