NARS Copacabana Illuminator Review and Swatches

NARS Copacabana Multiple Stick used to be one of my favorite go-tos for a taller nose and killer cheekbones until I came across the new NARS Copacabana Illuminator.

NARS Copacabana Illuminator

Containing light-reflecting liquids that glide on to refresh and enhance the complexion for a shimmering incandescence, the Copacabana Illuminator is a liquid and in my opinion, better version of the original Copacabana Multiple.

Compared to the Multiple, the Illuminator was way more pigmented and all I needed was the tiniest drop to really get the glow going. The Multiple, while more buildable, needed a bit more layering to achieve the same effect. I also noticed that the colors differed slightly. The Multiple gave more of a pearly beige color whereas the Illuminator looked a tinge more pink on my NC30 skin.

One thing the Multiple and Illuminator have in common though, was they both created a gorgeous, dewy highlighting effect that lasted all day, especially when I layered a powder on top.

If you are thinking of picking up the Copabacana Multiple, check out the Illuminator instead!

NARS Copacabana Illuminator vs NARS Copacabana Multiple

Wearing Copacabana Illuminator on the cheekbones and bridge of my nose from a makeover event

NARS Copacabana Illuminator is available at narscosmetics.com and Sephora for $29.

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