NARS Broadway, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Boulevard High-Pigment Eyeliners Reviews & Swatches
Broadway
NARS Broadway High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner ($24.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, reddened plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had nearly opaque color payoff in a single stroke, which was easily built up to full coverage with less than half of a layer. The texture was smooth with excellent glide but never felt too creamy or emollient, so the liner didn’t move around as it set into place. It wore well for eight and a half hours on my lower lash line before I noticed it looked a bit thinner.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Plum Shimmer (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Love Drug (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Malibu (DC, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Mesmerising Maroon (Metallic) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Grenat (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Alkaline (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Supply (LE, $22.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$24.00/0.03 oz. - $800.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "12-hour wear' that is "humidity-proof," "sweat-proof, "water-resistant, and "transfer-resistant" paired with "high pigment." The texture definitely felt a bit gel-like, as intended, as the product glided across my skin without tugging or dragging, and the pigmentation seemed a bit inkier and richer. They're creamier--but not too creamy--than previous iterations of the formula, and they wore significantly better than most of NARS' pencils have for me.
Some shades lasted longer than others, but most shades were semi-opaque to opaque in pigmentation, comfortable to apply, went on evenly, and were easy to use. Most lasted for eight to ten hours on my lower lash line with wear on my water line being six to eight hours in most instances. They didn't fade/thin on me cleanly; they did migrate to the outer corner (occasionally the inner corner), though.
Browse all of our NARS High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE · SYNTHETIC WAX · TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE · C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE · SILICA · PHENYLPROPYLDIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE · DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE · POLYETHYLENE · CALCIUM SILICATE · DISILOXANE · PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE · RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT · CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE · POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID · DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE · PROPYLENE CARBONATE · SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE · CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE · CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE · TIN OXIDE · [+/- (MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): MICA · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) · BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090) · CARMINE (CI 75470) · FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77491) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77499)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Broadway
PPermanent. $24.00.
Rodeo Drive
NARS Rodeo Drive High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner ($24.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a light-medium gold with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic finish. The texture seemed to have good glide, so it didn’t pull on my lash line, but it had weak adherence, so the product went on unevenly and was difficult to build up. It had semi-sheer pigmentation that was buildable to medium to semi-opaque pigmentation, but it looked patchy at all times. The color lasted well for eight hours on me before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Sunset (P, $26.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Cuivre Dore (52) (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Copperthorn (DC, $16.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Nut (LE, $7.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora Bronze Metallic (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Brass Band (P, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Sephora Golden Hour (59) (P, $11.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora Tropical Dancefloor (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Amber (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- LA Girl Penny (P, $4.49) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$24.00/0.03 oz. - $800.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "12-hour wear' that is "humidity-proof," "sweat-proof, "water-resistant, and "transfer-resistant" paired with "high pigment." The texture definitely felt a bit gel-like, as intended, as the product glided across my skin without tugging or dragging, and the pigmentation seemed a bit inkier and richer. They're creamier--but not too creamy--than previous iterations of the formula, and they wore significantly better than most of NARS' pencils have for me.
Some shades lasted longer than others, but most shades were semi-opaque to opaque in pigmentation, comfortable to apply, went on evenly, and were easy to use. Most lasted for eight to ten hours on my lower lash line with wear on my water line being six to eight hours in most instances. They didn't fade/thin on me cleanly; they did migrate to the outer corner (occasionally the inner corner), though.
Browse all of our NARS High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE · DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE · SYNTHETIC WAX · TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE · C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE · SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE · PHENYLPROPYLDIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE · POLYETHYLENE · CALCIUM SILICATE · DISILOXANE · PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE · RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT · CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE · POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID · DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE · PROPYLENE CARBONATE · CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE · CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE · SILICA · TIN OXIDE · [+/- (MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): MICA · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77491) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77499)] ·
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Rodeo Drive
PPermanent. $24.00.
Sunset Boulevard
NARS Sunset Boulevard High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner ($24.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep gold with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that was fairly buildable; it looked opaque when applied to my lower lash line from a normal viewing distance but close-up, there was a little patchiness. The texture felt smooth and comfortable to work with as it didn’t tug or pull at my lash line, yet it wasn’t overly creamy either. This shade stayed on well for eight hours on me before thinning noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Zoeva After the Disco (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop In This Together (LE, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Goldmine (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Cosmic Energy (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Sunshine (63) (P, $11.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Trophy Wife (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sub Zero (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fade Away (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Kerala Sun (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Twinked (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$24.00/0.03 oz. - $800.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "12-hour wear' that is "humidity-proof," "sweat-proof, "water-resistant, and "transfer-resistant" paired with "high pigment." The texture definitely felt a bit gel-like, as intended, as the product glided across my skin without tugging or dragging, and the pigmentation seemed a bit inkier and richer. They're creamier--but not too creamy--than previous iterations of the formula, and they wore significantly better than most of NARS' pencils have for me.
Some shades lasted longer than others, but most shades were semi-opaque to opaque in pigmentation, comfortable to apply, went on evenly, and were easy to use. Most lasted for eight to ten hours on my lower lash line with wear on my water line being six to eight hours in most instances. They didn't fade/thin on me cleanly; they did migrate to the outer corner (occasionally the inner corner), though.
Browse all of our NARS High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE · DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE · SYNTHETIC WAX · TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE · SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE · C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE · PHENYLPROPYLDIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE · POLYETHYLENE · CALCIUM SILICATE · DISILOXANE · PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE · RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT · CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE · POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID · TIN OXIDE · DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE · PROPYLENE CARBONATE · CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE · CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE · SILICA · [+/- (MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): MICA · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77491)] ·
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Broadway is beautiful! Although when I wear this sort of shade, I prefer the matte finish of UD Alkaline over this shimmery finish, I think.
That’s it’s more shimmery is what I like about it.
OK, I’m here for Broadway. I think it’s gorgeous!