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NARS Ramatuelle Trio Eyeshadow Review, Swatches and Photos

Phyllis — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:46:37 +0000

Named after a village in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of southeastern France, NARS Ramatuelle Trio Eyeshadow from the Summer 2012 Collection brings us an unexpected warm-cool take on a neutral palette.

NARS Ramatuelle Trio Eyeshadow
On the left is a shimmery icy silver color, in the middle is a light peachy beige with silver sparkles and on the right is a warm-toned apricot with matte finish.

The shimmery colors are great on the eyelid, as highlighters and apply smooth and buttery. The apricot shade is slightly sheerer and requires a bit of layering to build up the color, but it does add depth and is perfect for rocking the Tangerine Tango trend this year. With a primer like my favorite NARS Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base underneath, the shadows also last all day without creasing or fading.

Overall, NARS Ramatuelle is nice trio that is great for creating a natural, airy look but at this price, I don’t think it is a must-have.

Here I am wearing the middle shade (peach) on the eyelid, the right shade (apricot) on the crease and the left shade (silver) on the lower waterline. Also featured are K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner 24H WP, Jealousness Diamond Beauty Fake Lashes in Magical Fairy JS-502, Milani Total Lash Cover Mascara and Senna Form-A-Brow Eyebrow Stencil Kit in Neutral.

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NARS Ramatuelle Trio Eyeshadow is available exclusively at www.narscosmetics.com for $45.

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

NARS Liberte Blush Review, Swatches and Photos

Phyllis — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:15:37 +0000

To rock the Pantone Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango, I am really loving NARS Liberte Blush from the gorgeous Summer 2012 Collection.

NARS Liberte Blush
Described as a “burnished apricot”, Liberte is a muted reddened-orange in the matte formula. The color may seem a little intense in the pan but as long as I tap off excess and apply with a light hand, it instantly warms up my NC30 skin in a pretty, natural-looking way.

The blush is also insanely pigmented, so again, remember to go easy and build up the color gradually. And just like all NARS blushes, it is finely-milled and apply smoothly with long-lasting wear. I will definitely be reaching out for this all summer!

Featured products:

* NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30/PA+++ in Alaska
* NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
* Senna Form-A-Brow Eyebrow Stencil Kit in Neutral
* NARS Ramatuelle Trio Eyeshadow (from the Summer 2012 collection)
* K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner 24H WP
* Jealousness Diamond Beauty Fake Lashes in Magical Fairy JS-502
* Milani Total Lash Cover Mascara
* NARS Liberte Blush
* NARS Moscow Pure Matte Lipstick (from the Summer 2012 collection)

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NARS Liberte Blush is available exclusively at www.narscosmetics.com for $28.

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

NARS Summer 2012 Collection Swatches and Photos

Phyllis — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:44:20 +0000

The new NARS Summer 2012 Collection is finally here! Read on for more pictures and swatches!

NARS Summer 2012 Collection

Ramatuelle Trio, Marie-Galante Duo and Calabria Soft Touch Shadow Pencil

Vendanges, Moscow, Buenos Aires and Never Say Never

Liberté Blush and Trouville Nail Polish

Swatches from left to right: Moscow, Vendanges, Ramatuelle, Marie-Galante, Liberte, Calabria, Never Say Never and Buenos Aires

What do you think so far? Individual reviews of everything to come later this week!

NARS Summer 2012 Collection is available exclusively at www.narscosmetics.com.

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

NARS Summer 2012 Collection Product Information and Photos

Phyllis — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:51:41 +0000

After the gorgeously bright yet wearable Spring 2012 collection, NARS Cosmetics brings us a cocktail of warm earth tones and brazen shimmers for the summer. Eyes glisten in icy peach and matte apricot, or shine in iridescent orchid and blue. Lips are subtle in a glossy nude beige pink, or bold in matte strawberry red. A delicate seashell pink lends nails a flattering hue for an overall look that’s sizzling, sophisticated and—like so many summery moments—simply unforgettable.

* Ramatuelle Trio Eyeshadow (Limited Edition) ($45) – shimmery silver/shimmery icy peach/matte apricot
* Marie-Galante Duo Eyeshadow ($34) – an iridescent combination of orchid paired with regal blue
* Calabria Soft Touch Shadow Pencil ($24) – shimmering plum
* Liberté Blush ($28) – burnished apricot
* Moscow Pure Matte Lipstick ($25) – strawberry red
* Vendanges Lipstick ($24) – sheer grape
* Buenos Aires Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil ($24) – Nude beige pink
* Never Say Never Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($24) – lilac rose
* Trouville Nail Polish ($18) – seashell pink

NARS Summer 2012 Collection will be available April 15, 2012 at www.narscosmetics.com.

NARS 413 BLKR Larger Than Life Lip Gloss Review, Swatches and Photos

Phyllis — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:35:37 +0000

During a quick trip to NYC, I finally paid homage to my favorite makeup brand and stopped by the world’s one-and-only NARS Boutique. The cute little store is located in Manhattan’s West Village on 413 Bleecker Street, just a minute away from the famed apartment of Sex And The City’s Carrie Bradshaw. As a souvenir, I left with the exclusive 413 BLKR Larger Than Life Lip Gloss.

Just like the NARS x Lady Gaga Born This Way Larger Than Life Lip Gloss, 413 BLKR comes in a non-sticky, semi-moisturizing formula with great pigmentation and excellent wearing power. The color is a gorgeous bright red that can instantly polish up any look. I love pairing it with a clean face and winged eyeliner and I always get SO many compliments wearing it.

I also thought the applicator was better than the Gaga gloss. The bristles were much softer right off the bat and simply great for application. All I do is swipe it over my lips once, add a bit of MAC Cherry Lip Pencil here and there and bam! Hot red lips with lots of shine!

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NARS 413 BLKR Larger Than Life Lip Gloss is available exclusively at the NARS Boutique and narscosmetics.com for $26.

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