Blush Comparison: NARS Orgasm v Milani Luminous v ELF Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder

I thought I'd share a few photos and thoughts about how similar (or dissimilar) these three blushes are. Colour wise, they are peachy pink, though more peach than pink. I do think Orgasm and Luminous are the most similar, but Orgasm has more visible gold sheen to it than Luminous. ELF is the most dull looking of the three and although it has some gold flecks in the pan, when applied they don't really seem to show up!

From L to R: ELF Contouring Blush & Bronzing Duo (the blush swatch only); Milani Luminous Blush; NARS Orgasm Blush

Orgasm is definitely the most pigmented. With one swipe you already need to blend blend blend to get it looking natural, which is why I think I prefer Luminous! Bonus points because it is so much cheaper too (USD$6 for Luminous vs USD$26 for Orgasm)! Luminous is gorgeous because it has gold undertones but it isn't too overpowering, and the colour is very buildable, so for those who aren't heavy blush users you can choose to apply as little or more as you like. Downsides to both Orgasm and Luminous are the shimmery/sheeny aspect. On days my skin is suffering from large pore syndrome or blemishes, the shimmer really accentuates these negatives.

What about the ELF you say? For the price (USD$3) it's still a good solid blush but I admit I never reach for it and I'd rather spend an extra $2 to get the Milani Luminous.

My pick of the three? Milani Luminous, followed by NARS Orgasm, followed by ELF.

Happy blushing!

From L to R: ELF Contouring Blush & Bronzing Duo; Milani Luminous Blush; NARS Orgasm Blush