NARS Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Afterglow
NARS Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.48 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette exclusively available at Sephora. It’s a warmer-toned palette that included four matte eyeshadows and eight shimmery shades, though I’d say four were very shimmery/metallic and the remaining four had more of a pearl finish. Most of the shades were pigmented, but the NARS’ formula is thinner and can run a little drier, so it often works better over a primer, which was true of this palette.
Ingredients
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Afterglow
LELimited Edition. $59.00.
First Taste
First Taste is a pale yellow with moderate, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The texture was moderately powdery with excess product that kicked up in the pan and some fallout when applied and blended, as the color sheered out a bit. It had opaque pigmentation initially, and it was better applied over a primer or with a dampened brush, which helped it to adhere to skin. The color stayed on nicely for seven and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Salt (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Smashbox Keeper (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Calaca (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Pool Boy (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Sienna #2 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Do It Again (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Bellini Bling (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Comfort Zone #5 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Mellow Yellow (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop In the Wild (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, high-impact color" that is "lightweight" and has "increased blendability." Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks "melted" on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS' eyeshadows for years and didn't change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Magnesium Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
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.
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First Taste
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Shadow Hill
Shadow Hill is a light brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage paired with a soft, lightly powdery texture that wasn’t prone to sheering out nor did it have fallout during application. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Pastry (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Birkin (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Passports and Pineapples (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Praline (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Fresh Cut (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Freckles (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia HOE (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Green Newt (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Gingerbread Latte (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty That's Why (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, high-impact color" that is "lightweight" and has "increased blendability." Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks "melted" on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS' eyeshadows for years and didn't change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
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.
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Shadow Hill
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Hot Line
Hot Line is a brighter pop of golden orange with warm undertones and flecks of gold sparkle. The texture was soft, slightly dusty and drier to the touch, but I didn’t have much in the way of fallout during application, though there were a few sparkles that separated from the base color when blended out. It had opaque color payoff that lasted well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Spiral (369M) (LE, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop 10001 (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow You're Cheesy (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Peach Cobbler (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Chauffeur (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cheers 2 U (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sun Bolt (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Peeps Orange (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Sundown (PiP, $6.99) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Dost Thou Comprehend (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, high-impact color" that is "lightweight" and has "increased blendability." Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks "melted" on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS' eyeshadows for years and didn't change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Isododecane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyethylene, Cetyl Dimethicone, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
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.
Hot Line
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Whipped
Whipped is a medium-dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had nearly opaque color payoff that was buildable to full coverage with a second layer. The texture felt soft and smooth to the touch with just a hint of powderiness in the pan. It stayed on well for eight hours before I noticed signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Back Rolls (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Ganache (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine First Kiss (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sugarpill Double Shot (PiP, $13.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Macchiato (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Powder Puff (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Confidential (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Bougie Babe (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia 1988 (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Greater Good (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, high-impact color" that is "lightweight" and has "increased blendability." Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks "melted" on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS' eyeshadows for years and didn't change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
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.
Whipped
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Crushed
Crushed is a light-medium orange with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a soft, lightly powdery texture that was a bit thinner than ideal but it applied without too much effort (I felt like I had to work a little harder to even it out initially). It wore nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Chanterelle (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop We Believe (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Butterscotch (Gingerbread Extra Spicy) (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Butterscotch (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Notting Hill (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M720 Apricot (DC, $21.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Viseart Cantaloupe (Warm Mattes #6) (P, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Work It (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Butter Nut (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Too Much (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, high-impact color" that is "lightweight" and has "increased blendability." Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks "melted" on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS' eyeshadows for years and didn't change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)].
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.
Look Using this Product
Crushed
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Mad Love
Mad Love is a light-medium, pink-coral with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It appeared a bit darker and warmer once applied to my skin compared to how it appeared in the pan. The texture was soft, lightly powdery, and somewhat on the thinner side, so it didn’t apply as smoothly to bare skin and looked better over a primer. It lasted well seven and a half hours before I noticed fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Légèreté et Expérience #1 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Cindy (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Demure (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lyria (245CM) (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- elf Canyon (P, $5.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Cupid (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Unity (445CM) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Flutterbye (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Coral (2020) (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hop and a Skip (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$22.00/0.04 oz. - $550.00 Per Ounce
The formula "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.
Browse all of our NARS Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)].
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.
Mad Love
LELimited Edition. $22.00.
Push It
Push It is a light-medium, yellowed peach base with flecks of gold and pink sparkle throughout. The texture was more loosely-pressed into the pan and felt drier to the touch, and it seemed to be in the Hardwired formula, which is intended to be a wet/dry formula. Dry application yielded semi-opaque coverage with light fallout, whereas dampened application yielded opaque coverage that went on more smoothly and didn’t have issues with fallout. The color stayed on well for eight hours with slight fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bobbi Brown Incandescent (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Moira Saturn (P, $7.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Celestial Eyes (Prime) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Celestial Pearl #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Binary Sunset (LE, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever 107 Bronze (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Alien (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Milani Pink Sand (PiP, $5.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Rocky (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Prelude (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$22.00/0.04 oz. - $550.00 Per Ounce
The formula "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.
Browse all of our NARS Hardwired Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Isododecane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, Talc, Polyethylene, Cetyl Dimethicone, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
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.
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Push It
LELimited Edition. $22.00.
Riding High
Riding High is a soft brown with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The consistency was slightly dusty in the pan, but it applied evenly and smoothly with full color coverage in a single layer. It wore nicely for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lisa Eldridge Emily (P, $27.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Rare Beauty Contentment (P, $22.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hard Place (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Kosas Smolder (P, $15.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Better Society (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- MAC To Boldly Go (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Violet Argente (LE, $46.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel New Moon (97) (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Friendship File (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME612 Silver Brown (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, high-impact color" that is "lightweight" and has "increased blendability." Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks "melted" on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS' eyeshadows for years and didn't change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Triisostearyl Citrate, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
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.
Look Using this Product
Riding High
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Bayadere #1
Bayadere #1 is a light-medium, golden copper with warm undertones and a sparkling finish. The texture felt drier and a bit more loosely-pressed into the pan, which resulted in flecks of sparkle separating from the base color making it a messier formula to work with. I’d recommend using this with fingertips or a dampened brush, which yielded smoother, more even and higher coverage without a lot of work. It lasted well for eight hours but had some fallout over time (worn dry).
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Moira Top Notch (P, $8.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Quiet Storm (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Harvest (P, $8.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Warm Wash #2 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cinnamon Sugar (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ice to See You (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Sephora Copper (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Smokey #6 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Hot Wire (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Put On Heirs (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, high-impact color" that is "lightweight" and has "increased blendability." Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks "melted" on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS' eyeshadows for years and didn't change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Talc, Polyethylene, Cetyl Dimethicone, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
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.
Bayadere #1
PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.
Trouble
Trouble is a light-medium, peachy coral with strong, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The eyeshadow had rich color payoff in a single layer, while the texture was smooth, soft, and blendable without being too firmly nor too softly pressed into the pan. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bad Habit Relic (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Romeo (Deep) (PiP, $6.25) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Sphinx (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- LORAC Apricot (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Dune #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Igneous (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Guerlain Imperial Moon #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS St-Paul-de-Vence (Left) (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Outie (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, high-impact color" that is "lightweight" and has "increased blendability." Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks "melted" on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS' eyeshadows for years and didn't change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Magnesium Myristate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140).
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.
Trouble
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Deep Cut
Deep Cut is a deeper fuchsia pink with warmer undertones and a pearly sheen. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer with a smooth consistency that was slightly thin, but it adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out easily. The only issue I had was that I felt like it lost some of its brightness once applied. This shade wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Juicy Juicy (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cater 2 U (P, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Bad Habit Nebula (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Tie a Knot (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Magentic (142M) (DC, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Lit My Sparkler (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Rose Seduction (LE, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Like Like (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Bijoux Royal #9 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Sephora Magenta (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, high-impact color" that is "lightweight" and has "increased blendability." Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks "melted" on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS' eyeshadows for years and didn't change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Isododecane, Diisostearyl Malate, Talc, Polyethylene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
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.
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Deep Cut
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is a rich bronze with moderate, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was firm without being too firmly pressed into the pan that it became stiff to work with. It blended out easily and had a “melted” look to it on my lid. It lasted well for eight and a half hours before I noticed fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Hard to Get (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- theBalm #39 (P, $6.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Copper Toned (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury The Dolce Vita #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I702 Mahogany (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Tarte Metal Work (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Alnwick (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Dirty Talk (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Foxy (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, high-impact color" that is "lightweight" and has "increased blendability." Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks "melted" on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS' eyeshadows for years and didn't change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
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.
This palette has me thinking about raspberry chocolate and orange chocolate that comes in those balls of slices? I forgot the name of the brand that makes them, though. I really like it as a zesty twist on neutals!
You mean the Terry’s chocolate oranges? I LOVE those, whack and unwrap!
Jessica, yes! These past several years, I never see them around anymore. But if it do find some this year, I’ll buy a bunch!
This palette might be boring for some, but I think it is absolutely beautiful. It is good to see a NARS palette getting a decent score at last.
Generally, this is a solid offering from NARS with most of the shades getting a pretty good rating. Whilst the shades are far too orangey/pink for me, I think it would be excellent for those whom it suits.
Thank you Christine for the review.