Summer Unrated
NARS Summer Unrated 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.48 oz.) is a new, limited edition warm-toned, neutral palette that included a mix of shimmers and mattes, but it also included a range of shimmers–from sparkly and metallic to more satin-like. The pigmentation was semi-opaque to opaque, while the textures were generally blendable and easy to work with, though a few shades had fallout during application.
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Isla
Isla is a light, peachy brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow was opaque in a single layer, and it was more prone to darkening compared to the shade’s color in the pan, even over primer. The consistency was smooth, velvety, and blendable without being prone to fallout. It wore well for eight hours on me before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Eventide (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Two Peas (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Nymeria (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Guerlain Electric Look #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Café Con Leche (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sephora Saddle (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Beyond (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
TALC · MICA · SILICA · POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE · ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE · DIMETHICONE · TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · HEXYL LAURATE · DIISOSTEARYL MALATE · ZINC STEARATE · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) · YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140)] ·
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Isla
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Crete
Crete is a light-medium, golden peach with strong, warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a smooth, more emollient texture that was thin but not powdery. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Laura Mercier Rose Quartz (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop French Vanilla (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Frost Those Buns (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Crave (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Fabric (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Suede (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Morongo (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Icon (DC, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Fizz (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wild Out (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, brighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
TALC · MICA · DIMETHICONE · OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE · ZINC STEARATE · TIN OXIDE · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · POLYBUTENE · TOCOPHEROL · LECITHIN · ASCORBYL PALMITATE · GLYCERYL STEARATE · GLYCERYL OLEATE · CITRIC ACID · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)] ·
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Crete
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Spiaggia Rosa
Spiaggia Rosa is a deep, reddish-coral with warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, blendable, and somewhat powdery, so I’d recommend using a light hand and building up coverage to avoid fallout. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- MAC Azafran (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Unbothered (PiP, $6.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Cherry Stem (LE, $4.50) is cooler (85% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Strawberry Milk (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora Ruby (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Balancing Act (P, $4.50) is brighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Retro (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Pokey Oaks (LE, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Still Shot (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
TALC · MICA · SILICA · POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE · DIMETHICONE · TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · DIISOSTEARYL MALATE · HEXYL LAURATE · ZINC STEARATE · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): CARMINE (CI 75470) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)] ·
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at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
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Orgasm
Orgasm is a light-medium pink with warmer undertones and lighter, fine golden pearl throughout. It had opaque color coverage that adhered evenly to bare skin as the texture was blendable, soft, and just a touch powdery. It wore well for eight hours on me before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Huda Beauty Angelic (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Pink of Me (DC, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Morphe Sissy (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Lilac #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Seventh Heaven (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Tarte Frose (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Dior Fusion (764) (P, $29.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Clionadh Prophecy (P, $5.25) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Wild One (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Anastasia (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
MICA · OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE · TALC · PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE · MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE · TIN OXIDE · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): CARMINE (CI 75470) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) · YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140)] ·
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Orgasm
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Laguna
Laguna is a light brown with a satin finish and subtle, warm rosy undertones. It had opaque pigmentation paired with a soft, blendable texture that was slightly thin but not dry or powdery. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Bad Habit Blasphemy (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Milani Totally Fawn of You (PiP, $5.99) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lost Gen (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Unseen (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Archer (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lil B (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Soda Shop (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Too Faced Passports and Pineapples (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- KKW Beauty Baby (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Dubs (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
TALC · MICA · OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE · DIMETHICONE · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · ZINC STEARATE · POLYBUTENE · TOCOPHEROL · LECITHIN · ASCORBYL PALMITATE · GLYCERYL STEARATE · GLYCERYL OLEATE · CITRIC ACID · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)] ·
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Laguna
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Satisfy
Satisfy is a light, creamy yellow with warmer undertones and a metallic finish. The texture was slightly thicker, so it was best pressed onto the lid to avoid fallout. The eyeshadow had opaque pigmentation that stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Huda Beauty Flower Power (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Moonlight (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Palm Wine (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Dior Cruise Look #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Kaja Starcrusher (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Creamsicle (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Rose #6 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- PIXI Beauty Vintage Gold (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Early Birdie (LE, $8.00) is darker (80% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Champagne (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
MICA · OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE · TALC · PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE · TIN OXIDE · MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)] ·
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Satisfy
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Palmetto
Palmetto is a medium copper with warmer undertones and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented, while the texture was smooth, blendable, and lightly creamy but not too dense. It wore well for eight hours on me before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Huda Beauty Chameleon #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Strength (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Bronze Solaris 005 (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Candy Queen (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Alloy (312DC) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Aubade (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Ara (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Luster (375M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Objet d’Art (P, $20.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Toffee Brown #8 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
MICA · OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE · TALC · PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE · TIN OXIDE · MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)] ·
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Komodo Island
Komodo Island is a light-medium, reddish-brown base with lighter, golden sparkle throughout. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that applied best with a dampened brush or fingertip or else there was some fallout to contend with due to the texture being slightly powdery. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Sweet On (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Golden Flesh (68M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Winter 2018 #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Star Gold (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Icon Diva Eyes #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Sweet and Spicy (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Splendor (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Tiger Eye #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Viseart Praline (Petits Fours) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
TALC · CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE · DIMETHICONE · DIISOSTEARYL MALATE · MICA · ZINC STEARATE · CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE · TIN OXIDE · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): CARMINE (CI 75470) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)] ·
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Palmas
Palmas is a medium, golden brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had an incredibly smooth, velvety consistency that yielded full pigmentation that stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Anastasia Eccentric (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Clay (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Low Blow (PiP, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Elemental (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Castille (DC, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ultrasuede (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Miami (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Freckle (217CM) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Grounded (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #13 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
MICA · ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE · SILICA · POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE · DIMETHICONE · TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · DIISOSTEARYL MALATE · HEXYL LAURATE · ZINC STEARATE · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) · YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140)] ·
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Palmas
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Bird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise is a muted, medium-dark orange base with iridescent sparkle in pink and gold. It had a drier, thinner texture that had to be used with a heavier hand to pick up product evenly and to even get it to adhere evenly. It wore well for eight hours on me before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild My Glamour Squad #10 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Revenge (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Dior Mirage #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Dune #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Heaven Cent (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Naked Pink #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Master Metallics #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Ruby #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Café Society (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Jouer Rose Gold (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
TALC · CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE · DIMETHICONE · DIISOSTEARYL MALATE · MICA · ZINC STEARATE · CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE · TIN OXIDE · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): CARMINE (CI 75470) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)] ·
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Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is a medium-dark orange with warm undertones and lighter, peachy orange pearl. It had a slightly drier, somewhat powdery texture that was thin and less flattering on compared to other shades in the palette. The pigmentation was mostly opaque, and the product lasted well for seven and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Dior Volcanic #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Independent (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sand Castle (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop The Aries (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Smelted (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Mischief Minx (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia D4 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop So Nectar (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Hotness (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Viseart Orange Sanguine (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
TALC · MICA · DIMETHICONE · OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE · ZINC STEARATE · TIN OXIDE · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · POLYBUTENE · TOCOPHEROL · LECITHIN · ASCORBYL PALMITATE · GLYCERYL STEARATE · GLYCERYL OLEATE · CITRIC ACID · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): CARMINE (CI 75470) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)] ·
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to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Love on Fire
Love on Fire is a dark, reddish-copper that seemed to have more of a translucent base and instead was packed with various sparkle sizes, though mostly copper and then contrasting pink and gold. While there was some slip to the product itself, I would recommend using an adhesive spray or a dampened brush to apply it to avoid fallout both during application and during wear. It stayed on well for eight hours with moderate fallout over time.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Melt Cosmetics Bogart (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Café Society (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Samurai (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Pirouette (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pitter Patter (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Celosa (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fuzzy Logic (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Stila Burnished Sienna (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Copperazi (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Diva Lights (Enhance) (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE · ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE · POLYBUTENE · MICA · DIMETHICONE · OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE · TIN OXIDE · SILICA · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · POLYETHYLENE · COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX/CERA CARNAUBA/CIRE DE CARNAUBA · HYDROGENATED POLYCYCLOPENTADIENE · TOCOPHEROL · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): CARMINE (CI 75470) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)] ·
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at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Tikehau
Tikehau is a darker, coppery-brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The product had opaque color payoff paired with a smooth, velvety texture that was blendable without being too powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan. It wore well for eight hours on me before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Drop Off (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Gold Rush (PiP, $4.50) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Strength (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Hexed (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Easy Smokey Date (Enhance) (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Spawn (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Chromosphere (LE, $4.50) is brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Saunter (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Wealthy (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sunset (P, $5.00) is cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
MICA · TALC · ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE · SILICA · POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE · DIMETHICONE · TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · DIISOSTEARYL MALATE · HEXYL LAURATE · ZINC STEARATE · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) · YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140)] ·
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Tikehau
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Summer Moon
Summer Moon is a darker, rosy pink with warm undertones and an intense, metallic finish. The eyeshadow had a moderately dense, almost cream-like texture, which helped the larger particles to bind with the opaque base. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- MAC Glitz Please (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Lilac #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Simply Rose (P, $8.04) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Stila Tulip Twinkle (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Seventh Heaven (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Pink of Perfection (DC, $8.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Glaminatrix Sweetheart (P, $8.04) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE · OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE · MICA · DIISOSTEARYL MALATE · POLYBUTENE · SILICA · ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE · ZINC STEARATE · HYDROGENATED POLYCYCLOPENTADIENE · TIN OXIDE · DIMETHICONE · POLYETHYLENE · COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX/CERA CARNAUBA/CIRE DE CARNAUBA · TOCOPHEROL · C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE · PHENOXYETHANOL · SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE · POTASSIUM SORBATE · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): ALUMINUM POWDER (CI 77000) · CARMINE (CI 75470) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)] ·
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Bad Intentions
Bad Intentions is a rich, reddish-plum with strong, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, moderately-dense, almost cream-like texture that picked up well with a dry brush. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Once and Floral (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d’Ambre #4 (Eye Color) (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop C U Tonite (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Jackpot (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Mesmerising Maroon #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Burner (DC, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- MAC Cranberry (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Hedonistic (PiP, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Never Grow Up (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Rapture (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
MICA · OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE · TALC · PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE · SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE · MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · HEXYLENE GLYCOL · PHENOXYETHANOL · [+/-(MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)] ·
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Fetish
Fetish is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was on the thinner side, so it was slightly powdery and more prone to sheering out, though it was semi-opaque overall and buildable over a primer. It wore well for eight hours on me before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Kaja Brown Sugar (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Vespa (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Morphe Toast (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ruca (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Driftwood (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty White Suede #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Stiletto (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop That’s Neat (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Les Indispensables #7 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Galapagos (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Fetish
LELimited Edition. $19.00.