NARS Altiplano, Naxos, Sorrento Kohliners Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Altiplano
NARS Altiplano Kohliner ($26.00 for 0.02 oz.) is a muted, medium gold with warm, brown undertones and a pearly sheen. It had semi-opaque color payoff in one layer, which built up to nearly full coverage with a second layer. The pencil had a smooth, lightly creamy texture that felt more waxy than wet or creamy, and it glided across the lash line without tugging as a result. It lasted for five hours on my waterline and eight hours on my lower lash line.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Captivating (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Gilt Gourmet (DC, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Campo de' Fiori (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Maybelline Bronze Glitz (P, $9.99) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Powerline (P, $20.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Scorch (DC, $22.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- MAC El Dorado (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Smog (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Aurora (Illuminate) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Ardency Inn Gold (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$26.00/0.02 oz. - $1300.00 Per Ounce
The Kohliner formula is supposed to be a “creamy eyeliner that is “buildable” and “blendable” that can be used on the lash line as well as on the waterline. The description seemed rather apt, and I like that they described it as buildable. It was definitely an eyeliner that could be smudged if done so shortly after applying (I would apply it to one eye at a time, if you wanted to smudge or diffuse the edges). On me, the color wore well for six hours on my waterline and eight hours on my lower lash line.
Browse all of our NARS Kohliner swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Synthetic Wax, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Silica, Polybutene, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Silica Silylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510).
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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Altiplano
PPermanent. $26.00.
Naxos
NARS Naxos Kohliner ($26.00 for 0.02 oz.) is a medium-dark blue with subtle, cooler undertones and a sparkling, pearl sheen. It had good pigmentation in a single layer, and it was buildable to full coverage with two layers. The consistency was smooth, not too waxy or too creamy, so it was comfortable to apply but set quickly. It wore well for eight hours on my lower lash line, and due to the amount of shimmer in it, I did not test it on my waterline.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Accuse (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Chanel Intense Teal (946) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Tarina Tarantino Glamorous Thief (DC, $15.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Steel (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Electric Cobalt (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Deep Blue Sea (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Iconic Ottanio (DC, $32.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I24 Iridescent Blue (P, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Roxy (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Aqua Glitter (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$26.00/0.02 oz. - $1300.00 Per Ounce
The Kohliner formula is supposed to be a “creamy eyeliner that is “buildable” and “blendable” that can be used on the lash line as well as on the waterline. The description seemed rather apt, and I like that they described it as buildable. It was definitely an eyeliner that could be smudged if done so shortly after applying (I would apply it to one eye at a time, if you wanted to smudge or diffuse the edges). On me, the color wore well for six hours on my waterline and eight hours on my lower lash line.
Browse all of our NARS Kohliner swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Synthetic Wax, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Silica, Polybutene, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Silica Silylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510).
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.
Naxos
PPermanent. $26.00.
Sorrento
NARS Sorrento Kohliner ($26.00 for 0.02 oz.) is a medium-dark, red-toned brown with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff in a single stroke, which was consistent with the eyeliner being described as “buildable” by the brand, as it was opaque in two to three layers. The texture was fairly smooth, though it seemed a bit drier than other shades I’ve tried in the Kohliner formula. The eyeliner stayed on well for six hours on my waterline and eight hours on my lower lash line.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Brown (P, $24.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Brown (P, $24.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cutest Ever (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- About Face Equestrian (P, $13.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Mambo (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Decibel (P, $15.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M60 Matte Dark Brown (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Haus Labs Deep Cocoa Matte (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Via de Martelli (P, $24.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Whiskey (P, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$26.00/0.02 oz. - $1300.00 Per Ounce
The Kohliner formula is supposed to be a “creamy eyeliner that is “buildable” and “blendable” that can be used on the lash line as well as on the waterline. The description seemed rather apt, and I like that they described it as buildable. It was definitely an eyeliner that could be smudged if done so shortly after applying (I would apply it to one eye at a time, if you wanted to smudge or diffuse the edges). On me, the color wore well for six hours on my waterline and eight hours on my lower lash line.
Browse all of our NARS Kohliner swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Synthetic Wax, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Silica, Polybutene, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Silica Silylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510).
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.
Naxos is such a beautiful, warmer shade of blue. So beautiful, in fact, that it ? sold me on its better looking Sephora dupe, Surfer Girl! LOL!
I just ordered Altiplano 🙂 I tried it out in store. It gives a luminous look when applied on my lower waterline. Very pretty.
Oooh Naxos!!! I’m kind of sad that NARS eyeliners haven’t done well on my super oily lids, but I’m tempted to give Naxos a try, hoping some shades wear better than others
What gorgeous shades these are! Really love the gold and the teal colours.
Naxos is really pretty, but I have the Sephora dupe already which I love even more so skip for me.
Naxos is quite nice, I really like it!
Naxos eye pencil, is really like the amazing color of blue sea in Naxos island!