Best & Worst of NARS Hardwired Eyeshadows
NARS Hardwired Eyeshadow ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) are a wet/dry formula that “can be applied dry or with a dampened brush for stronger intensity.” It is a very glittery formula, and naturally, it performed significantly better when used with a dampened brush or an adhesive base. Applied dry, they were typically sheer to semi-sheer with light to moderate fallout when blended out on my lid. They lasted between five and seven hours with light to moderate fallout. Applied wet, they were typically semi-opaque to opaque with minimal fallout when blended out and minimal to slight fallout during wear (about eight hours). The consistency was soft, slightly drier/chunkier, but they the base colors were blendable and easy enough to use. I did find that they applied decently over primer when applied dry compared to on bare skin.
My personal favorites were: Pointe Noire, Stud, Hellcat, and Earthshine — if used with a dampened brush, though. For me, they can add a lot of depth and shine to a look when they’re used with a dampened brush, but if you’re not someone who normally takes that step, I’d look elsewhere.
NARS Night Clubbing Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep black with subtle, warm brown undertones and a faint, golden sheen. It...
NARS Night Clubbing Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep black with subtle, warm brown undertones and a faint, golden sheen. It...
NARS Stud Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark, golden taupe with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. ...
NARS Stud Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark, golden taupe with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. ...
NARS Mendoza Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium, coppery brown with warm, orange undertones and flecks of gold and pink...
NARS Mendoza Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium, coppery brown with warm, orange undertones and flecks of gold and pink...
NARS Goa Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium, olive-leaning green with strong, warm brownundertones and a sparkling, metallic...
NARS Goa Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium, olive-leaning green with strong, warm brownundertones and a sparkling, metallic...
NARS Hellcat Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium, army green with warm, olive undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. It...
NARS Hellcat Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium, army green with warm, olive undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. It...
NARS Earthshine Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is medium pink with warm undertones and lots of copper and lighter pink sparkle. It...
NARS Earthshine Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is medium pink with warm undertones and lots of copper and lighter pink sparkle. It...
NARS Galapagos Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with warmer, reddish undertones and flecks of gold...
NARS Galapagos Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with warmer, reddish undertones and flecks of gold...
NARS Firenze Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a sparkling, medium pink with strong, warm undertones. It had medium coverage...
NARS Firenze Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a sparkling, medium pink with strong, warm undertones. It had medium coverage...
NARS Rio de la Plata Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a pale gold with warm, peachy undertones and a sparkling, glittery finish. ...
NARS Rio de la Plata Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a pale gold with warm, peachy undertones and a sparkling, glittery finish. ...
NARS Madrid Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a dirty, taupe-brown with warm gold and lavender sparkle. It had medium coverage when...
NARS Madrid Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a dirty, taupe-brown with warm gold and lavender sparkle. It had medium coverage when...
NARS Night Breed Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium, matte black with silver sparkle on top. The texture was drier,...
NARS Night Breed Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium, matte black with silver sparkle on top. The texture was drier,...
NARS Argentina Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark purple with subtle, warm undertones and cooler overtones that gave it...
NARS Argentina Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark purple with subtle, warm undertones and cooler overtones that gave it...
NARS Lunar Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium lavender with warm, pinky undertones and flecks of multi-colored sparkle. ...
NARS Lunar Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium lavender with warm, pinky undertones and flecks of multi-colored sparkle. ...
NARS Ecstasy Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a pale, minty green base with flecks of gold, green, and copper sparkle and...
NARS Ecstasy Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a pale, minty green base with flecks of gold, green, and copper sparkle and...
NARS Chile Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a silvery gray base with pink-to-lavender shifting sparkle and micro-glitter. It had...
NARS Chile Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a silvery gray base with pink-to-lavender shifting sparkle and micro-glitter. It had...
NARS Melrose Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($19.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warm undertones and a sparkling finish. It had a a...
NARS Melrose Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) ($19.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warm undertones and a sparkling finish. It had a a...
I really like Stud – a versatile pewter shade that is not often found in palettes. Very pretty.