NARS Lhasa Eyeshadow
NARS Spring 2012: Lhasa Eyeshadow
NARS Lhasa Eyeshadow ($24.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a “shimmery lavender-gray.” It’s gray, just slightly brown, with a stormy, smoky purple brewing in it. The color payoff is good, though just a touch sheer, but it has a really silky-smooth feeling to the texture. It also adheres really well to the lid. Urban Decay Bust is browner. theBalm Come Hither Heather is grayer, more cool-toned. Estee Lauder Tempting Mocha is lighter. Bare Escentuals Rowdy is a touch lighter. MAC Shale is similar but a touch darker.
NARS’ pressed eyeshadows are supposed to be long-wearing, crease-resistant, and highly pigmented on their own, and they do a good job of staying in place without fading or creasing, but only for around eight hours without a primer, at which time there is very slight fading and noticeable (but not deep) creasing. With a primer, I have no concerns as they last until I take off my makeup.
Where to Buy: NARS on January 13th, $24.00
FINAL THOUGHTS
Admittedly, it seemed more unique when I first swatched it, but there are a fair number of shades that come close to it! If you don't have a shade like it, though, it is extremely versatile. It can be used in a neutral eye as well as a more dramatic, smoky eye.See more photos & swatches!
NARS Lhasa Eyeshadow
NARS Lhasa Eyeshadow
NARS Lhasa Eyeshadow
NARS Lhasa Eyeshadow
NARS Lhasa Eyeshadow
I love it. Christine, what do you think does this greyish color go well with blue eyes?
I don’t see why not!
I have blue eyes and I really love colors like this. I’d give it a try. I actually want this color myself!
I have Shale and love that one. I often wear it all over the lid for a quick and easy look. It goes great with my blue eyes.
Thanks for listing all the similar shades Christine! I thought this one looks REALLY unique but I do have Shale which is apparently only a touch darker. Now I can spend my money on something else lol
Ooo such a pretty color! I don’t have anything like it in my collection… *makes excuse in order to justify buying it, haha!*
This reminds me of ELF Saddle… even though I don’t have it. The colors seem to swatch alike.
I love this taupe shade, very light, elegant and wearable.
This is a really beautiful color, and I could see a gorgeous brown smoky eye with it.
I already have Shale, but I’m really tempted by this one! I’ll have to think about it. =)
Looks a lot like NARS Ashes to Ashes, but just a touch warmer. Hmm, still kinda want it, even though I have Ashes to Ashes.
This would make a nice smoky eye.
This looks a lot like MAC’s Groundcover from the Fashion Flower collection last year (with shimmer though).
Groundcover is much browner
Do you think this is similar to MAC’s Shale? Very pretty swatch!
This is in the post!
It looks like Chanel Fauve without the silver glitter.
I agree!
Reminds me of a slightly less purple NYX Red Bean, which I barely use. A miss for me
Love it! I think it would go great with my blue/green eyes. Depending on the colour eyeshadow I wear they seem to change colour.
Looks a little like MAC Satin Taupe
Hi Christine,
I was wondering if you have Chanel’s Safari eyeshadow and if you do, would you say that Lhasa is similar? Thanks!
I was just wondering how you’d pronounce this shadow, if you know. Would the h be silent or would it be “luh-asa” or “luh-hasa” ?
I had the same question and then checked. Its silent ‘H’ ,”LA-SA”.
Lhasa is a city in Tibet. La-sa.
Also like the dog, Lhasa Apso.
Love this mix of purple and grey. Really pleased it is not limited edition too.
I don’t know why, but this reminds me of theBalm’s Insane Jane (here). Gorgeus! ^^
*Gorgeous ¬¬
Is it similar to MAC Style Snob?
Hi, is this similar to mac’s satin taupe? thanks for your time!
No, not at all.
How does Lhasa compare to Chanel’s Taupe Grise?
Taupe Grise is very gray in comparison.
Is it anything like Lancome snap?
I don’t think I have that, sorry!
I might have to have this. It reminds me of one of my favorite BB shadows Fawn. The only issue I have with Fawn is how shimmery it is, granted it’s a Shimmerwash but still I would love to find something similar but not as shimmery.
It does look like Shale. And Fauve (which someone else mentioned). But I have such a weakness for this sort of colour that I have a feeling I’ll end up getting it anyway…
Was there fallout with this color?
No – I would have mentioned if that was an issue as it would have impacted the rating significantly!
it reminds me of nars ashes to ashes
This looks a lot like Stray Dog by Urban Decay. Still pretty, though!
It looks like Wet n’ Wild Nutty, which I love and its only $1 if you catch a sale. Is it?
Hey, Christine! How does this compare to the eyelid color from Wet’n'Wild’s Silent Treatment trio? Thanks!
Could the last shadow in the WnW Silent Treatment be a dupe for this e/s? I think I’m in love.
I have to get out of this smokey taupe rut, it’s all I wear, but now I want this one to add to my collection – it’s lovely!
Lovely! Is this similar to MAC’s style snob?
Christine, is this anything like Benefit’s ‘where there’s smoke’?
This is right up my alley right now, as soon as Nordstrom has it it’s mine