Snow bunnies and cheek palette collectors, mark your calendars. NARS is heading to the slopes this festive season with the Alpine Rush Blush and Highlighter Cheek Palette, a limited-edition six-pan beauty landing as part of the brand's dreamy Holiday 2026 Après Ski Collection. If your winter makeup wishlist is starting to take shape, this frosty pink palette deserves top billing.
A Six-Pan Cheek Wardrobe for Winter
Priced at $62 and dropping in September 2026, the Alpine Rush palette is a full cheek wardrobe tucked into one compact. Inside, you'll find two iridescent highlighters and four rosy pink blushes in a mix of matte and shimmer finishes, all designed to layer, mix, and dimension-build for that windswept, post-slope flush.
Each pan holds a generous 0.12 oz / 3.5 g of product, giving you a total of 21g across the palette — impressive value for a limited-edition holiday launch.
The Shade Lineup
Every shade is named with a snow-day wink:
- Windchill – shimmering iridescent blue highlighter
- Flurry – shimmering cool pink highlighter
- Mad Love – mauve pink with gold shimmer
- Off-Piste – light raspberry with iridescent gold shimmer
- Ski Bunny – matte blue pink
- First Tracks – matte mauve raspberry
The cool-toned pinks and iridescent toppers are tailor-made for that "just came in from the cold" glow — think flushed apples of the cheeks with a snow-sparkle highlight that catches every string of fairy lights.
Packaging With That Après-Ski Feel
NARS has wrapped the compact in the same silver cushioned puffy lid used across the Après Ski Collection, stamped with the signature NARS logo. It's tactile, giftable, and instantly recognisable as part of the holiday story.
Worth noting: if you're also eyeing the NARS Holiday Après Ski Cheek & Eye Palette, there is some overlap — Windchill and Ski Bunny appear in both. Something to weigh up before you check out.
The Rest of the Après Ski Collection
Alpine Rush is only one stop on the mountain. The full Holiday Après Ski Collection also includes:
- 2 Cheek & Eye Palettes
- Light Reflecting Prismatic Pressed Powder
- 2 Line & Shine Lip Duos
- 2 Mini Liquid Blush Duos
- Arctic pH Adjusting Lip Scene
- Light Reflecting Serum Cushion Foundation Case
- Mini Orgasm Lip Balm & Cheek Set
- Mini Light Reflecting Setting Powder Set
How to Wear It
For maximum winter-glow effect:
- Layer your blushes — sweep matte Ski Bunny or First Tracks as your base for a natural flush, then tap Mad Love or Off-Piste on the high points to add dimension.
- Top with an iridescent finish — dust Flurry across the cheekbones for a cool pink sheen, or use Windchill on the inner corners of the eyes and cupid's bow for a snow-kissed reflect.
- Mix a custom shade — swirl two blushes together on a fluffy brush for a bespoke tone that suits your skin.
The Alpine Rush palette lands on the NARS website and at retailers in September 2026 — set a reminder, because this frosty flush is going to move fast.
