Spend vs. Save : NARS blush in Angelika

Spend: NARS Blush in Angelika - Php 1,350 (Rustans)
Save: The Face Shop Color Nuance blush in PK103 - Php 395

Angelika is described as a "Cotton candy pink with gold particles"... weird coz the particles looks silver to me =P

They look shimmery on the pan but hardly noticeable when applied (see swatches).

TEXTURE & FINISH:
Both have silver shimmers, but Angelika's texture is much finer than TFS.

COLOR - PAY OFF :

Angelika - really pigmented; i only have to TAP my brush once or twice for it to show up on my NC20 skintone.
PK103 - sheer but buildable color

STAYING POWER :
I adore NARS blushes coz of its staying power, they last for more than 6 hours on me.
TFS on the other hand, lasts for around 4 hours (if I don't sweat)

Swatches
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Left: The Face Shop Blush in PK103
Right: NARS Blush in Angelika

They look similar in their respective pans but once applied PK103 looks cooler & less shimmery than Angelika.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

If you're looking for an inexpensive cool toned pink blush, I highly recommend PK103.

Till next time,