Taos is WAY too strong for fair skin!! Most NARS blushes seem to go on lightly so you can build the color, but Taos goes on very orange and very dark, which might look okay on someone with olive skin, but looks terrible on my fair skin. I've tried mixing it with powder and other blushes just to use it up, but so far nothing works. I only gave it a 1 for its lasting power and smooth application. Very strong color!!