I like Apricot I was stuck between this and Ethereal and went with Ethereal first. Later I ordered this and I'm very happy with it. It will make a great Spring/Summer shade for me because it really livens up my skin. It's not pink more coral like others have said it has the gold shimmer but it looks great on the skin. I didnt notice the big shimmer particles at all. And I thought I would but no just glowey cheeks? It lasts about 4 hours before I would need to touch it up a little longer with setting spray but by 6 hours I touched this up. I carry a mu bag so it's not a big deal to me. I'm very fair NW20, blonde, green eyes and this goes well with my skintone. I really like NYX products especially their blushes and this is a good one. I would say out of the new ones they released this is a really nice shade. Ethereal is another great one if your cool toned. Very happy with this I get plenty of pigment but I always build my blush up. It's just how I like to do it this goes on very smooth and lasts a decent amount of time it's a good blush. Recommended!

Update: Since writing this I have worn this shade more often. It's weird, it became more orange and less pink the more I used it, as if the top layer was a different shade. It's more similar to Summer Peach than Pinched, since Pinched is way more shimmery. This is a little less pink than Summer Peach but both are still mainly pink over peach or apricot. It *IS* a pretty color, and I am wearing it for a subtle simple look, mainly because it's there lol. So I did up the rating, but I still think I def have too many pinky blushes! Lol.Ummm...I'm really disappointed. After looking at reviews and swatches, I thought this might replace my E.l.f. Candid Coral which I love but isn't super in quality and Nyx blushes are a little better. But what gets me is that it's STILL so pink! Why are all the new Nyx blushes either super pink or super sparkly!? I like Nyx blushes and I have a few, but the range really changed and now you can only find those types of shades. I really wanted a nice APRICOT blush (as well as a nice taupe, all disc/t btw) and I don't think this is apricot at all. It doesn't look like it does in the picture. I've had that before with Nyx blushes, I've wondered in the past if I had a mislabeled container or just the images are photoshopped online. It's less pink than some of their other ones, sure, but it just wasn't what I was looking for. Don't get me wrong, it's a pretty color, but its like a more subtle Pinched instead of a true peachy-apricot. I really feel like you don't need both. (Meaning I have too many pinky shades and want some variety.) I got it for $1.30 and if I paid full price I would return it. I'm almost bummed I chose this over another color of theirs, thought I doubt anything would be a better match with their current line. :( I will have to get the Candid Coral again, I love that color! I almost NEVER wear this. Sorry but just not worth it for me.

This blush is absolutely beautiful. A lovely orange/coral colour with gold sparkle/shimmer. I don't highlight my cheeks when using this blush as you don't need to. This blush reminds me of another blush I use which is Mac Margin but slightly darker again it has gold shimmer. Beautiful for navy smokey eyes. Team up with Mac shy girl lipstick!

Apricot is my first Nyx blush, and I'm so glad I chose this color! I was apprehensive about the gold sparkles, but they are barely noticeable and add a healthy glow to the skin. I should note that this blush is on the peachy/ coral side rather than the pink end of the spectrum, which might make pairing it with pink hued lip colors a problem (unless you're into that contrast). Looks amazing, natural, and glowing on my fair/ ivory skin and complements my red hair perfectly! I plan to layer it over Benetint to make the blush more appropriate for fall wear.

So many people love NYX blushes so I picked up this one. I was very disappointed by the lack of pigment:( I still will use it even though it takes a few layers to get the color to show up. I think this would be great for beginners!