Let's Talk About NARS!

[Mochapj]

A lot of the other big beauty brands have their own threads now, so I thought, why not NARS? Let's share news about new collections, feedback on products, etc here.

The audacious thread: http://community.sephora.com/t5/Lips/Show-Me-Your-Audacious-Collection/m-p/1695820#M10941

SPRING 2019:

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APRIL 2019: NARS x CONNOR TINGLEY

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Have you picked up anything from the collection so far? Do tell!

[northbaylynx]

Thanks for the advice Mocha, I will have some tough choices to make.

Hopefully I will have some Nars products to post in the November haul thread :). 

[Mochapj]

I'll just leave this here 🙂

[Anonymous]

Be still, my heart!

[Mochapj]

ETA: First impressions.

First picture is the eyeshadows - Stud, Never Too Late, and the DI palette

Second picture is the DI blush, and the Despair palette

My immediate standouts are Stud and Vengeful DI blush.  They are both so gorgeous.  

The texture of the Despair palette is a little firmer than I'm used to.  It took a bit of force to get a swatch from it.  I'm wondering if perhaps these are the same 'new' blush formula that was used for the NARS x Christopher Kane collection.  

Never Too Late (the khaki shadow) looks similar to another NARS khaki I already have (Fuji), so I don't find it terribly unique.  

DI shadows are consistent in texture with the first DI shadow palette, and singles.

[annypoo]

Is there fallout with Stud?

[Mochapj]

annypoo, I did not find any fallout with it, but I applied it with my finger.

[kissXmakeup]

Thanks a ton for the swatches, Mocha! I really like the blushes, I may be in trouble..

[MK89]

So the DI blush looks amazing. If I was only to get one thing from the collection, that would definitely be it...

[njattana]

I was most interested in the two palettes but now I'm not so sure about them - thank you for this!

Would you say Stud is unique enough to pickup? Swatches I've seen, made it look like a fairly standard pewter but I know how IRL it can be wayy different.

[Mochapj]

njattana, Stud is different, so only you will be able to decide if it's a good one for you, I think. 

If I could compare it to anything, it is similar in finish to the NARS Christopher Kane Outer Limits single, where it has lots of tiny celestial-type glitter within the pewter base.  I know that particular shadow was very divisive, and I find this to be similar to how Outer Limits looked all the times I swatched it.  

I am happy with it since I never got Outer Limits, but if you don't like things that are a touch glittery, it probably won't be for you.

[njattana]

That's perfect, I love Outer Limits so knowing how this one compares helps - thanks!

[Gwenhwyfar]

This is awesome, Mocha. Thank you so much for photos and swatches! Based on your swatches, I can happily skip both palettes. I will definitely buy 'Stud' and the DI blush... And maybe the white shadow if there's room in the budget. 🙂

[veronika23]

Thanks for the swatches!!!  What to do... what to do lol

[kso1225]

They got your order to you so quick, especially considering all the hassle they put you through.  The DI blush looks gorgeous - do you think it would work on fair-light skin?  

[Mochapj]

kso1225, I think that it would.  Do you perhaps have warm undertones, even though you are fair/light?

I think it would probably work better with a warm than a cool undertoned complexion.

[taylorrness]

*fans self*

I was going to get the Despair palette, and I still might....BUT STUD THOUGH. wasn't even on my radar. THANKS MOCHA. 😛

[ivyxox]

Thanks for the swatches! I think I will restrain myself and get Stud, Vengeful and Dolce vita set (for the case!).

[njattana]

Very curious to hear your thoughts on the blush palette, eyeshadow palette and Stud

[Anonymous]

Ooooooooooo!!! Those blushes! *_* 

Dying to see your swatches

[veronika23]

Oh man! Can't wait to hear what you have to say about that blush palette! 🙂  Still debating lol

[malday]

Oh. My. God. My order won't be here until next week :'(