NARSBlush, Taj Mahal, 4020

Great vibrant simmer color. Looks great on medium-dark brown skin.

When searching for appropriate colors in nars blush for my skin tone it wasn't so easy! So I'm writing this not only to review these blushes but as a color guide to anyone with a medium dark complexion.It's important not to go too light because the blush WILL look chalky or there will be no color payoff. So far these colors have been most flattering1. Mata hariMatte mauve pink. Gorgeous for everyday adds a natural looking flush to the cheeks. It is lighter than MAC slave to love blush which was one of my old favorites before I tried NARS!2. TaosDescribed as a dusty rose, but has coral tones on my skin tone. Has some shimmer but not very noticeable once applied to the skin. This one is very long lasting. Nice for brightening up your day...and your complexion!3. Taj mahalLooks very gold in the pan but adds such a pretty warmth to the cheeks that's a little shimmery and lit from within. There are many ravs about this blush on beauty blogs and YouTube and its true!4. DesireA scary bright bright bright pink in the pan but also very good quality giving cheeks the natural flush you crave for everyday. I've also seen this one on deeper skin tones and it still looks natural and flattering5. Love joyI was wondering if this would show up or just look like shimmer on my skin. After application it was a brownish berry color with slight shimmer and the blush I choose when I'm doing a strong smoky or colorful eye look. Looks very natural on my skin tone. Can't really be used to contour because it has the berry tone. The nars site describes this of a bronzed rose but on skin tones similar to mine would be berry toned.6. Exhibit AI've seen this on light medium and deep skin tones and it is widely flattering! Turns more red than orange on my skin but can look more orange on you depending on your undertones. Every woman should have this one in their arsenal. Some people believe this gives the most natural looking flush of all. It also photographs really well and looks good on video! Lol :)Start your collection with any one of these if you're skin tone is similar to mine. NARS blush is one of the best blush brands out there I encourage you to try at least one even thought they have a higher price point. They are very pigmented and last a long time too!

I have a pink Irish dad and a green Spanish mom. My skin is yellow, and pink or peach blush make me look like I’m just hot, not “blushed”.The orange looks on me the way blush looks on other skin tones.

Sam Fine, known as the master makeup artist for women of color, pointed to NARS Taj Mahal blush for any women of color in his blog. I am so glad that I read the blog and followed up on his valuable pointer. The color and properties of this blush are worthy of praise. Because the pigment is rich in color, I underline the importance of a gentle initial application, building color to fit your need. Upon seeing the color, I was concerned it would be too loud. I had never worn a pigment this bright or this orange. Also, I'd never worn a blush where the pigment carried so much color. It was with delight that I realized a far better outcome than had been my experience with Bobbie Brown and MAC cosmetics, two exceptional brands. Beyond the need for a light hand in applying the product, I'd recommend that other products used on the face be neutral, golden, bronze, brown and/or have an orange hue. For example, this burnt orange color blush will not work with pink or berry lipsticks. I found it to work very well with Cargo's Dark or Medium Bronzer, depending on your color. Cargo Bronzer is another Sam Fine pointer. I've been very pleased with brown and vanilla eye shadows and MAC's Chilie lipstick, a burnt orange color. For detailed and foolproof directions on how to apply, I recommend Sam Fine's DVD: FINE, the Basics of Beauty. Additionally, because the blush does not come with an applicator and the color is rich, it is important to have a blush brush to apply and blend.

Dark skin (medium dark tone, NW40 in MAC), oily skin , I just love it. Really suits well on the skin , is important to apply it in layers until you accomplish the desire intensity. It really makes your face glow, it has some shimmer, so depending for what or where is your occasion and your outfit you must blended at your preference. I have oily skin, I applied it over my mac foundation, and it just made it well trough the night..I think is totally worth the money, and it can be flattering to all skin tones, but I specially love it on dark skin. I am looking forward to buy more NARS products, this is my first , now I just have high expectations for the future products of NARS that I might buy.It was shipped pretty soon , and arrived in perfect condition. Thanks to amazon.

My review title sounds a little funky, but that's the color of the Taj Mahal blush! I'd recommend it for darker-skinned or tanned girls, it's a great tropical look...and it has a shimmer to it! I use only a little bit at a time because I'm just medium-skinned. Lights up a tan really nicely! Wear it with coral and/or bronze makeup colors, and you'll look like a Tahitian goddess!

I absolutely love this color, it gives my skin a nice bronze warmth that just illuminates. In MAC I would be a NW50-55, and if you follow Erin's Scandalous Beauty Blog, (she's also on YouTube) she couldn't say enough about it. I'm glad I purchased it.I also have Albatross that is a beautiful highlighter, I have Exhibit A (a vivid reddish orange)and Taos (kind of like a rose color with gold flecks) all wonderful colors for darker skin tones.This price can be a little steep for some, but if you have some extra cash and you've been wanting to try NARS, go for it :)

Color is pretty, I had to throw it away though because it was making a huge mess.