Nars Narsissist Eye Palette

Nars Narsissist Eye Palette

Brand Description - Nars introduces the Narsissist Eye Palette, named for and inspired by the brand's devoted fans and cult followers, this inaugural palette will set the stage for future Narsissist products to come.

The limited-edition palette features 15 of the Narsissist community's most beloved and inspiring shades in one compact, ready-to-wear every day, every way.

Wear one shade on its own for captivating colour or play with the possibilities by layering different shades for an unlimited range of effects. -  £55

Now where do i start? I haven't been this excited about a new product since, well never to be honest. There have been a lot of releases of neutral palates over the last few years but there isn't one that i have genuinely counted down the days until it's release. Nars have made most of my go to eye shadows for the last few years, the colour selection and the ease of use whether it's how easy they are to blend or how pigmented the darker shades can be, making it really easy to achieve a full eye look with minimal products. Which makes this palette something very special, having 15 wearable shades (shade details were given in this post) to carry about is really going to shake up my everyday makeup routine and i can't wait to see if I am still loving this as much in a few months time. So far I'm especially loving the 5 cooler shades on the bottom row but i can honestly see myself getting a lot of use out of them all. If you can get your hands on one of these then go for it, you won't regret it. You can register at John Lewis here to be notified when it comes back into stock and the bonus is they are selling it for £5 cheaper!

All About Eve #1, Madrague #2, Fez

Bali, Coconut Grove, Madrague #1

Nepal, Ashes to Ashes, Brousse #2

Mekong, Bellissima #1, Lhasa

Bad Behaviour, Dogon #2, Pandora #2

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Nars Narsissist Eyeshadow Palette

Every so often there will be a collection or a specific product that is announced that you just can't get out of your head. (This can happen with fashion too but the price normally makes it an unobtainable dream!) This is definitely one of those products that i am going to be dreaming about until i can get my hands on it. 

The subject of these dreams is the Nars Narsissist Eye Palette and it looks like a beauty. I love Nars eyeshadow, they have been the main staples of my everyday make up routine for the past few years and i have been using the And God Created the Woman Palette (reviewed here) pretty much every day since i got it.

So far I've read that the quality and pigmentation of the shadows do not compare to the individual shadows but for the amount of choice you get this doesn't put me off and they all look like great neutral shades that you would get a lot of use out of.

Product Reviewed Here

The 15 shades in the palette are as follows;

• All About Eve #1 - Flesh-toned neutral (part of a permanent duo)
• Madrague #2 - Matte Caramel (part of a permanent duo)
• Fez - Velvety Cocoa (permanent)
• Bali - Neutral (permanent)
• Coconut Grove - Deep brown infused with reflective particles (permanent) 
• Madrague #1 - Matte Cream (part of a permanent duo)
• Nepal - Soft, sheer rose (permanent)
• Ashes to Ashes - Shimmery violet-based brown (permanent)
• Brousse #2 - Black Violet (part of a permanent duo)
• Mekong - Espresso infused with gold (permanent) 
• Bellissima #1 - Shimmering beige with subtle glitter (part of a permanent duo)
• Lhasa - Lavender Grey (permanent)
• Bad Behaviour - Deep pewter (limited edition from the Guy Bourdin holiday collection)
• Drogon #2 - Charcoal (part of a permanent duo)
• Pandora #2 - Matte Black (part of a permanent duo)

So far it looks like it will be launched in the UK on 20th January, no word yet if anyone has an exclusive on it but hopefully they will be producing more than the One Night Stand blush palette! The US price is $79 so let's see how much we get overcharged here in the UK.

Nars - And God Created the Woman Eye Kit Review

Nars - And God Created the Woman Eye Kit

Brand Description - Captivating and compelling, this palette of six shimmering shadows shows off your sultry side. Created exclusively for Sephora (US) and Space NK (UK), this sleek, travel-ready set also includes a mini Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and Eye Shader Brush.

Set Contains: - 6x 0.03 oz Eye Shades in Alhambra, Bellisima, Kalahari, Galapagos, Coconut Grove, Night Clubbing

- 0.09 oz Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

- #3 Eyeshadow Brush 

Price - £40.50

Review

I was a bit torn over buying this palette, my favourite everyday eyeshadow is Cordura by Nars and a couple of these shades look similar. However on further inspection it is definitely different enough to justify owning both and it has the bonus of having some lighter highlighting shades and Night Clubbing, a gorgeous shimmering black. This makes the palette extremely versatile, allowing you to easily create a subtle day look as well as a sultry evening smokey eye from the same travel friendly product. I had also never tried the much talked about smudge proof eyeshadow primer so i was pleased to find out it does create the perfect base to apply your eyeshadow and it definitely stopped it from creasing as much throughout the day. The brush is excellent quality, the size makes it perfect for applying a base colour over the whole lid and I then had to switch to a more tapered brush to blend and apply colour through the crease. Overall I highly recommend this palette to anyone looking for a more neutral eyeshadow set to create soft brown day looks and sultry smokey eyes for evening, it is a lot smaller than anticipated which makes it perfect for travelling, with the very usable brush and primer this makes it pretty good value for money for such premium products.

Palette with #3 Brush and Eyeshadow Base

Colours from left to right top row - Alhambra, Bellisima, Kalahari

Bottom row - Galapagos, Coconut Grove, Night Clubbing

Swatches from left to right - Alhambra, Bellisima, Kalahari

Swatches from left to right - Galapagos, Coconut Grove, Night Clubbing

Pierre Hardy for Nars Collection

Inspired by the designer's 2013 high-fashion shoe collection, the Pierre Hardy for Nars collection includes two blushers and six nail polish pairs presented in the spirit of his signature shoe box packaging for ultra modern couplings of conceptual colour.

Face

• Blush Palette in Rotonde (Tiger Lily) £30

• Blush Palette in Boy's Don't Cry (Pink Grapefruit) £30

Nails

• Nail Polish Pair in Vertebra (Coral and Dusty Rose) £22

• Nail Polish Pair in Venemous (Gunmetal and Black) £22

• Nail Polish Duo in Ethno Run (Orange and Navy) £22

• Nail Polish Duo in Easy Walking (Rose Gold and Camel) £22

• Nail Polish Duo in Sharplines (Peach and Burgundy) £22

• Nail Polish Duo in Sharks (Yellow and Lavender) £22

Really pretty collection, I really like the nail duo idea which we have seen from a couple of companies now. I think Sharplines, Easy Walking and Venemous would be my picks but they are all interesting colour combinations which would look good on fingers, toes and as a unique french manicure.

Nars Summer 2013 Collection - Summer Shock

Summer Shock is the summer collection from Nars which has been in stores for a few weeks now. It is made up of 8 gorgeous eye-catching products and a correcting concealer. 

Face

• The Multiple in Puerto Vallarta ( Shimmering Tangerine) £30

• Stick Concealer in Pear (Pale yellow correcting shade for light to medium skin tones) £18

Eyes

• Duo Eyeshadow in Fashion Rebel ( Dandelion and African Violet) £25

• Shimmer Eyeshadow in Euphrate (Frosted Mint Steel) £18

• Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Barrow Street (Seafoam Green) £18

Lips

• Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Tender Night (Iridescent Lilac) £17.50

• Satin Lipstick in Tolede (Pink Rose) £18.50

• Larger Than Life Lip Gloss in Paris Follies (Pink Flamingo) £19

Nails

• Opaque Nail Polish in Madness (Electric Orange Crush) £14.50

I must admit I didn't think i would like any of these products when i first glanced at the new collection but going into more detail it is really stunning. Make up is supposed to be fun and this collection definitely makes me smile. I love the lip products and if i was feeling especially brave i would love to give the eye shadow duo a try. What do you think of the collection?