Quick Eyes with NARS Delphes & Outremer

Christine — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:00:50 +0000

Quick Eyes with NARS Delphes & Outremer

This is just an eye look, because I had applied this was a wear test I was conducting with several of NARS’ fall products, so I actually did not have anything else on my cheeks/lips at the time! (In fact, this was a really rushed/hurried look, and I did not intend to post it other than to show the wear of the eyeliner.) I have included a breakdown and additional photos of the eye look in response to readers’ requests.

You will need the following…

Eyes: NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base (primer), NARS Delphes Eyeshadow Trio (pale green, gray), NARS Outremer Eyeshadow (indigo blue), Burberry Trench Eyeshadow (highlighter), NARS Via Veneto Larger Than Life Eyeliner (black), Hourglass Film Noir Mascara (black)

For eyes, start by applying Smudgeproof all over the lid and above the crease with the 249 to lay down your eyeshadow base. Apply Delphes (pale green) all over the lid with the 239, and then lightly sweep and diffuse Delphes (gray) into the crease with the 222. Darken the crease with Outremer eyeshadow with the 239 held at a horizontal angle, and lightly blend towards the outer corner and lid. Diffuse the crease edge with Trench eyeshadow using the 217. Next, apply Via Veneto eyeliner on the lower water line and lower lash line. Coat lashes with Film Noir mascara to finish the look.

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NARS Delphes Eyeshadow Trio Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:00:46 +0000

NARS Delphes Eyeshadow Trio

NARS Fall 2011: Delphes Eyeshadow Trio

NARS Delphes Eyeshadow Trio ($45.00 for 0.17 oz.) is described as a trio of “sparkling sheer peach, matte dove grey, and frosted sage.” It is a limited edition piece from the fall collection, which is slated to hit retailers in August but currently available online at NARS.

The first shade in the trio is a soft, shimmering peach champagne that’s a little sheer with chunky, silver glitter. It is similar to Inglot #397, while Urban Decay Virgin has a less shimmery finish and a pinker look. The texture itself has a subtle grittiness from the glitter, and it does leave behind some glitter fall out, and if one uses it as a brow highlighter, you’ll probably find a few stray glittery bits in your brows a few hours later.
The second shade is a bluish-gray with a matte finish but the shade itself has little specks of sparkle. Like the first shade, it is sheerer than expected. Inglot #339 is similar in color but darker. This color blends out easily, but because it starts off sheerer, it requires some building for good color intensity when applied and a light hand to blend.
The last shade of the trio is a springy green with a part frost, part metallic finish. This was the most pigmented shade of the three. It has more of a silver sheen compared to Urban Decay Urb, while theBalm Run Around Rebecca has a brown-like sheen in comparison.

This trio of colors should appeal to those who prefer their eyeshadows soft, subtle, and generally sheerer. One of the three shades is nicely pigmented, but the other two are on the sheerer side, while the peach shade is described specifically as sheer, the other two are not and should conform to NARS’ description of the trios (“highly pigmented, long-wearing, and crease-resistant”). Generally, I get about seven to eight hours of decent wear before there is subtle creasing when these are worn alone–I always recommend an eyeshadow primer underneath these. (I don’t think that, on its own, is a deal-breaker–most of us use eyeshadow bases regularly–but I include it because it is part of the product’s claims.)

I like the packaging that NARS has embraced for the trios, because the divider between each shade (and even distribution of each color) makes it easy to use the shades individually without blending the two together. The rubberized packaging makes these less prone to breaking upon impact (because it absorbs some of the impact better than a hard plastic would), and it’s easier to hold. Each compact also includes a mirror inside, which is a nice bonus.

The Glossover

	NARS Delphes Eyeshadow Trio Review, Photos, Swatches C+
	Not NARS' best trio--I can see this appealing to a set of buyers who gravitate towards subtle, softened colors, but it's not really what this palette is supposed to be, based on NARS' description.
	Product 7.5/10 Pigmentation 7.5/10 Texture 8/10 Longevity 8/10 Application 3.5/5

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NARS Delphes Eyeshadow Trio

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Quick Eyes with NARS Delphes & Outremer