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NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo ($33.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a “shimmering chartreuse” and “electric cobalt blue.” This is the first NARS product I ever looked at–back when I just started getting into makeup–though I did not purchase it at the time. I remember feeling like if you wanted to wear bright eye makeup, you had to have this.

The chartreuse is light-medium mix of yellow and green with a yellowy gold shimmer. It reminded me of MAC Double Feature 2 and Inglot #343 (this is matte). The color payoff is good, and the texture is very soft and finely milled.  The cobalt shade is described well by NARS; it’s blue, it’s purple–no, it’s a harmonious blend of the two with an icy blue shimmer. It is on the sheerer side and has a dusty feel, which is a bit of a bummer. It’s not as blue as Inglot #369 or MAC Winkle. On the other hand, MAC Cobalt is darker and purpler.

Per NARS’ website, their eyeshadows are supposed to be long-wearing and crease-resistant. In my experience, they still need to be worn over an eyeshadow base for all-day wear, but alone, they wear seven to eight hours with subtle creasing. They don’t fall apart immediately after application, but an eyeshadow base is recommended for best results.

THE GLOSSOVER
PRODUCT : 8.5/10
PIGMENTATION : 9/10
TEXTURE : 9/10
LONGEVITY : 8.5/10
APPLICATION : 4/5
PACKAGING : 5/5

FINAL THOUGHTS

Both shades are extremely vibrant and more in-your-face kind of shades, and while they can be used together, you could definitely pair them with other shades in your stash! I wish the cobalt shade was better, because it falls short of good.

OVERALL: B+

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NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo
NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo
NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo
NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo
NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo
NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo
NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo
NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo
NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo


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Coveted by top models and celebs all over the world, the famous NUXE Multi-Usage Prodigieuse Dry Oil has been transformed into a new face care line, Crème Prodigieuse, and will hit the shelves this fall!

NUXE Crème Prodigieuse
The new line consists of four daily anti-fatigue moisturizing creams – an eye cream, two day creams and a night cream – for women of all ages. All products contain at least 89.3% of ingredients of natural origin and are formulated without parabens. For my dehydrated combo skin, I was sent Contour des Yeux Prodigieux and Crème Prodigieuse – Normal to Combination Skin to try out.

The Contour des Yeux Prodigieux is a fluid eye cream that promises to smooth away signs of stress and fatigue from around the eyes by re-energizing the skin and combating the appearance of visible signs of aging, helping protect the skin from the effects of oxidative stress caused by daily environmental assaults. Ingredients include:

• Blue Everlasting, a flower that resists stress and possesses anti-free radical and anti-oxidant properties superior to those of vitamins C and E. It helps to protect the skin from external assaults and thus generating fewer free radicals for radiance and youthful appearance.
• Blue Agerate, a flower that is rich in polyphenols and flavonoids to help reduce the appearance of inflammation caused by free radicals. It also protects the skin from internal factors of oxidative stress so it becomes less reactive and retains its full radiance.
• Cocoa Extract to help delay epidermal cell aging by reducing the number of senescent cells by 50%. It also helps to offset the cellular deficit by increasing the capital of new cells ready to replace attacked cells. Skin is protected from the appearance of visible signs of premature aging, a major consequence of oxidative stress.
• Hyaluronic Acid to moisturize and smoothe fine lines caused by dehydration in the eye.
contour area.
• Plant caffeine extracted from green coffee beans for drainage-enhancing and clearing properties to diminish the look of dark circles and reduce undereye puffiness.

The texture is really light and sinks into the skin quickly. Right away, my eye area feels hydrated and so refreshed. The eye cream also works great under makeup without causing my foundation/concealer to ball up. I have yet to see a difference in my undereye circles but I definitely noticed a reduction in puffiness.

The Crème Prodigieuse, on the other hand, is a moisturizing day cream. Again it contains the main ingredients of the Crème Prodigieuse line – Blue Everlasting, Blue Agerate and Cocoa Extract -, along with mattifying mineral powders to modulate the light, soften the appearance of prominent zones and skin imperfections and mattify the complexion.

The texture is a little thicker than the eye cream but gets absorbed equally as fast and painless. It does a good job moisturizing my skin and leaves behind a velvety finish, which makes a great makeup base as well.

My only complaint would be the lack of SPF. Having to apply a separate sunscreen just seems a bit too much work since I’m always in a rush in the mornings. For that reason, I save this for the PM.

Bottom line, Crème Prodigieuse is a great basic skincare line that has kept my dehydrated combo skin supple and happy. Not to mention, the signature Prodigieuse Dry Oil scent is just HEAVENLY and so soothing! I definitely recommend the Crème Prodigieuse line for those with younger skin or do not need a lot of “correction”.

Overall Rating:

Contour des Yeux Prodigieux and Crème Prodigieuse – Normal to Combination Skin will be available at Beauty.com and SpaceNK for $35 and $28 in September.

Disclosure: The products in this entry were provided by the manufacturer for consideration. Please see my Disclaimer for more information on my posting policy.

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Chanel Les Jeans de Chanel Collection

On September 8th, CHANEL will debut its preview of Les Jeans De CHANEL, the highly-anticipated nail collection created exclusively by Peter Philips, Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, at Fashion’s Night Out events across the country and on chanel.com.
Always creating trends that others follow, Peter has developed a trio of blue lacquers, inspired by quintessence of casual chic: denim. A gradation of three shades, the colours range from deep to medium to very pale blue, evocative of the different styles and shades of one of the world’s largest wardrobe staples.

  • LE VERNIS: Blue Rebel, Blue Boy and Coco Blue.

LES JEANS DE CHANEL will be sold exclusively in CHANEL boutiques and on chanel.com September 8th through the end of the month.

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Get ready for a dark lip or purple eye with the upcoming MAC Posh Paradise Collection.


US Launch Date: September 15th, 2011

Mattene Lipstick ($14.50)

Naked Bliss – Neutral light pink
Rare Exotic – Bright mid-tone blue pink
Legendary – Mid-tone brick red
Unknown Pleasures – Deep red blue
Seeds of Desire – Deep brown plum
Eden Rouge – Bright blue-red
Delectable – Orange-beige
Potent Fig – Deep blue grape
Deliciously Forbidden – Midtone berry
Fresh Amour – Light lavender

Paint Pot ($17.50)

Treasure Hunt – Light pearled yellow
Half-Wild – Mid-tone purple
Hyperviolet – Deep violet
Nubile – Light peachy nude
Idyllic – Mid-tone copper bronze
Genuine Treasure – Reflects antique gold
Pure Creation – Mid-tone frosty blue
Imaginary – Blackened navy

Nail Lacquer ($15)

Immortal Gold – Pale gold
Rain of Flowers – Blackened violet with sophisticated violet shimmer



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With the new Night Series Collection, NARS has turned its popular Night Series eyeshadows into a second Night Series Eyeshadow Palette and four new Night Series Nail Polishes.

The limited-edition Night Series Eyeshadow Palette ($55) houses six iconic shades used to perfect the sophisticated smoky eye. Wear them alone, layered to create depth, or wet for a high-impact effect.

NARS Night Series Eyeshadow Palette

Night Breed – black with silver glitter
Night Star – sheer peach with gold pearls
Night Rider – soft plum with silver glitter
Night Porter – black with green pearls
Night Flight – black with cobalt blue pearls
Night Clubbing – black with gold pearls

From the silvery-plum to black-as-night, each of the four quintessential Night Series Nail Polishes ($17) creates a statement-making look and imparts incredible luster and prolonged gloss retention with UV protection to prevent polish discoloration.

NARS Night Series Nail Polishes

Night Breed – black with silver glitter
Night Rider – soft plum with silver glitter
Night Porter – black with green pearls
Night Flight – black with cobalt blue pearls

New to NARS Night Series eyeshadows? Check out my swatches!

The NARS Night Series Collection is now available at http://www.narscosmetics.com/ and Nordstrom.

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