I have such weird mixed feelings about Nars powder products. Formula-wise, I think the eyeshadows and blushes are decent, though not the best I’ve tried. They’re often too shimmery for my liking too, though I will readily admit my pretty significant Nars obsession in 2008-2009. There’s something about the palettes that just get me. I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve thought about buying their latest blush palette (or any other blush palette for that matter), and I’ve clearly been unable to resist both of their NARSissist Eyeshadow palettes.
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A few years ago, I was seriously obsessed with Nars. (Wow, 6 years ago now?) I've since let go of my obsession, finding most of their shadows and blushes a bit too shimmery for my casual daytime preferences.
I recently realized, however, that there are still some products from Nars that I absolutely love, and wouldn't be without.
Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer in St. Moritz
I love this, and I've loved it since ... the week it came out! It is such a great, dewy tinted moisturizer, and I find that the coverage of it is quite good. I find that it covers minor redness well, and it just looks so natural. The shade range is always growing, so I think there is a good chance there is a shade for you. This one is my summer shade, while I'm a better fit for Groenland in the winter.
Nars Pro-Prime Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base
This is another one of those products I've loved since its release. I don't know what it is, but this stuff just makes my eye makeup stick. I never loved UDPP, and found that this one is more true to the color/texture of eyeshadow and blends better overall.
Nars Larger Than Life Eyeliner in Via Veneto
I've been loving this eyeliner lately - it is not too creamy or too hard. It applies easily, wears very well, and is a lovely deep black. Plus, it doesn't irritate my eyes like some other liners have. I wish I had tried these sooner!
If you want to see all of these in action, take a look at this video also featuring the NARSissist Eye Palette. Have you tried any of these goodies from Nars? Do you have any favorites from the brand? I'd love to know!
Smoky Eyes with NARSissist Eyeshadow Palette
A few weeks back, I posted my March Favorites and a lot of you guys commented that you liked how I did my makeup. (Thank you!)
I don't recall the exact shades I used, but I thought I would share the easy and casual smoky eye in case you would like to try it out for yourself. It is a bit of a darker variation on the one I did previously. Take a peek at the video below and let me know what you think!
And don't worry, more thoughts on the NARSissist Eyeshadow Palette are coming soon. :)
Blush & Contour with Nars Matte Multiple in Altai
A few weeks ago, I ordered one of the newly released Nars Matte Multiples. As you probably know, I love cream products but have fallen out of love with Nars Multiples over the years because of the shimmer.
I picked up the shade Altai, which is described by Sephora as a "rose gold" and thought perhaps it could be appropriate for contour as well.
Overall, I enjoy this product. It is not as creamy and blendable as the original Multiple formula, but I wouldn't say that it is hard to blend either. I just have to take a second and make sure I've properly blended it in.
On me, the shade creates the right amount of shadow under my cheekbone and brings a nice warmth to the rest of my face. I can't imagine it would do the same for those who are extremely pale, though Jessica over at Beautezine does manage to pull it off.
I have no complaints about wear either - it seems to last all day on me. I am a bit disappointed that Nars made these much smaller quantity wise than the original, but that doesn't bother me much either. I don't think I would purchase another shade since I have a healthy stash of cream blushes at the moment, but I'm definitely keeping my eye out for any future shades that are unique.
What do you think about the Nars Matte Multiple? Have you tried them yet? :)