Natasha Denona Darya Diamond and Blush Palette Review and Swatches

This is probably the most traumatically expensive frivolous purchase I've ever made.

The Natasha Denona Diamond and Blush Palette is, in a word, delectable. The cream blush/highlights are very pigmented (use with caution and a damp sponge, for fear of the Doll Cheek Phenomenon), with a beautiful, soft, non-greasy texture. The Glow Cream Base (top left) is absolutely beautiful - non-glittery with a super-fine shimmer that doesn't settle into fine lines and makes you look like you've had 10 hours' sleep. The wear-time is excellent - about 7 hours on oily skin, and much longer for the powders or with some careful layering.

The powders are gloriously dense and soft (as you'd expect at this price point, to be honest). The diamond powder (bottom left) is not going to be everyone's cup of tea - it's borderline glittery, and for me is a bit much for general use. The powder blush, however, is the most beautiful, multi-dimensional coral-rose, that I imagine will be almost universally flattering. With some care and a light hand, the creams and powders layer beautifully on top of each other  - though beware, it is very easy to go overboard! It's really easy to create an editorial shine (too easy - I was definitely taking people aback somewhat on the weekly Tesco trip), or pare it down to a glowy, sheeny, fresh highlight on the cheeks.

L-R top row, bottom row.

Does anyone need a bajillion-dollar blush palette? No. Is it gorgeous? Yes. Will I use it? Forever and ever. 

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