NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo Swatches, Photos, Review

On September 30, 2011, in Celebrity Makeup News, by Sarah
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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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NARS @ Creatures of the Wind S/S 2012

On September 14, 2011, in Celebrity Makeup News, by Sarah
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NARS @ Creatures of the Wind S/S 2012

“We had in our minds this idea of moving objects coming to life,” said designers Shane Gabier and Chris Peters. “It’s quite psychedelic, a little triply with the acid greens and purples.”

“We didn’t want to see the makeup before seeing the clothes but still wanted a strong look,” said James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry. “It’s very chalky and very 90′s. To balance the chalkiness in the eyes, we gave a luminosity to the cheekbones.”

Beauty Breakdown

  • Face: Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer – new for Spring 2012; for a similar affect try a light application of Sheer Glow Foundation, Bilbao Lipstick – new for Spring 2012; for a similar affect try Belle de Jour Lipstick
  • Eyes: Pastel blue created specifically for this look and not yet available – for a similar affect, try Heart Of Glass Single Eyeshadow, Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
  • Lips: Tashkent Pure Matte Lipstick

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NARS @ Creatures of the Wind S/S 2012
NARS @ Creatures of the Wind S/S 2012

NARS @ Creatures of the Wind S/S 2012
NARS @ Creatures of the Wind S/S 2012

NARS @ Creatures of the Wind S/S 2012
NARS @ Creatures of the Wind S/S 2012


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Makeup Tutorial: How To Recreate Emma Watson’s Dramatic Gold and Black Cat Eye

On August 22, 2011, in Celebrity Makeup News, by Sarah
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At the ‘Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2′ New York Premiere last month, Emma Watson paired her slicked-back pixie cut with a defined gold and black cat eye and nude lips. I loved how powerful the look is and those golden foil on the outer corners are such a nice accent! Read on to see my step-by-step tutorial on how to recreate this gorgeous eye makeup.


Step 1. Prep the eyelid with a primer to ensure more vibrant and longer-lasting color.

What I Used: NARS Pro Prime Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base

Step 2. Apply a golden yellow eyeshadow onto the inner corner of the eye. Wet the brush for more intensity.

What I Used: MAC Golden Lemon Pigment

Step 3. Pat a metallic charcoal eyeshadow onto the remaining eyelid.

What I Used: MAC Knight Divine Eyeshadow

Step 4. Sweep a black eyeshadow onto the crease. Drag it past the outer corner for a cat-eye shape. To copy Emma’s look down to a T, drag the color from the inner corner towards your brow as well.

For the perfect cat-eye shape, hold a Kleenex or apply medical tape under the eye before you apply the color. Alternatively, clean up the line with a foundation brush or sponge dipped in foundation.

What I Used: NARS Pandora Duo Eyeshadow

Step 5. Apply the golden yellow and charcoal shadows on the lower eyelid.

What I Used: MAC Golden Lemon Pigment and NARS Pandora Duo Eyeshadow

Step 5. Run a black pencil eyeliner along both upper and lower lashlines.

What I Used: NARS Via Veneto Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner

Step 6. Go over the line with a black liquid liner to add drama and staying power.

What I Used: Jealousness WaterProof Eyeliner in Smoked Black BK-II

Step 7. Apply tiny pieces of gold foil on the outer corner of the eye. Don’t have any handy? Dab some of the golden yellow eyeshadow with a damp brush instead.

What I Used: MAC Golden Lemon Pigment

Step 8. Coat your lashes with black mascara. Add fake lashes as desired.

What I Used: CoverGirl Natureluxe Mousse Mascara in Very Black and Jealousness Fake Lashes in Bewitched JS-507

Done!

Extra Tips On Nailing The Look
* When working with very dark colors on the eyes, do your foundation and concealer last to avoid a massive cleanup.

* To prevent colors from turning muddy, always start with the lighter colors before moving to the darker ones.

* Since this is very defined, strong look, do not worry too much about the blending. Just make sure you keep the undereye area as clean as possible.


NARS Pandora, MAC Golden Lemon and Knight Divine

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NARS Fall 2011 Night Series Collection

On August 11, 2011, in Celebrity Makeup News, by Sarah
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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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FOTD: Metallic Eye With Shimmery Cheek by NARS National Artist Austin Mark

On May 23, 2011, in Celebrity Makeup News, by Sarah
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To make sure I look fabulous for the NARS Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself Book Signing Event, NARS National Artist Austin Mark gave me a golden brown metallic eye paired with a shimmery cheek and neutral lip. Read on for a step-by-step breakdown!

NARS makeover by National Artist Austin Mark
Metallic gold eye makeup with contoured cheeks

Face
Austin started off with my skin. He mixed my favorite Sheer Glow Foundation with Brightening Serum on the back of his hand before applying onto the skin in a dabbing motion. To bring out my cheekbones, he applied a generous amount of Copacabana Illuminator and blended it up towards my temples. Next, he dabbed The Multiple in Riveria directly on my cheeks before blending it out with a brush. To finish, he added a dusting of Highlighting Blush Power in New Order right on top of the cheekbones to really make them pop.

Eyes
When I told Austin about the dramatic smoky eye I got during my makeover with NARS National Artist Francine Phillips, he decided to give me a bit more color on the eyes. He started by applying Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base all over my eyelid and brows. Then, he filled in my eyebrows with Single Eyeshadow in Bali using short, feathery strokes. Next, he dabbed Cream Eyeshadow in El Dorado onto my browbone and crease as a base. Using a brush, he applied the left side of Duo Eyeshadow in Kuala Lumpur onto the eyelid and the right side of Kuala Lumpur onto the crease. After blending everything, he added Single Eyeshadow in Galapagos on the upper outer V and lower lashline to smoke out the look. Since I’m already wearing my favorite Makeup For Life Lashes in #Sweet Sixteen on the outer corner of the eye, Austin only added a coat of Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara before drawing a thin line along my upper lashes with Eyeliner Stylo in Nuits Blanches.

Lips
To balance out the strong eye makeup, Austin wanted to keep my lips simple. He outlined my lips with Lipliner Pencil in Borneo to give them a bit of definition then added Lip Gloss in Ophelia all over. The final step was a dab of Lipgloss in Moon Fleet on the center of the lips for a highlighting effect.

Extra Beauty Tips From Austin

* To create the ultimate dewy look, mix your liquid foundation with NARS Brightening Serum.

* For brow color that looks natural yet lasts, forget the pencil and apply NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base onto the eyebrows before filling them in with a powder.

* Since your bone structure can feel different when your eyes are closed, the best way to locate your crease is to put your brush directly into your socket with your eyes open.

Thank you Austin for creating this super cool look on me! Remember Check back for pictures of what I picked up!

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