NARS Bayadere Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 22:00:00 +0000

Bayadere

NARS Bayadere Eyeshadow Quad ($52.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a new, permanent set of warm-toned neutrals that range from glittery copper to dark bronze. The four shades worked well together, but the glittery copper (#1) was chunky and had to be used with a dampened brush in order to function decently. I wish they had gone with a high-shine, more metallic shade, as it would have coordinated even better with the other three shades and been easier to work with.

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Bayadere

PPermanent. $52.00.

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

84%

Total

Bayadere #1

Bayadere #1 is a medium copper with strong, warm undertones and flecks of gold glitter. It had a chunkier texture as the glitter was larger, though still on the flatter side (seems to be code for “less fallout” in my experience), and it was best used with a dampened brush or over a wet/tacky base, which helped it adhere better and more evenly. Used dry over bare skin resulted in a moderate amount of fallout and sheerer coverage. It wore well for five hours dry but closer to seven and a half hours (with some fallout over time) applied wet (just water).

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ColourPop Ice to See You (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
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).
Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Apricot or Not (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Tarte Boss Lady (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Gold Nectar (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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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).

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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.

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Bayadere #1

PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

D-

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Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

62%

Total

Bayadere #2

Bayadere #2 is a slightly muted, medium-dark copper with warm, rusty red undertones and a pearly sheen. The texture was smooth, soft, and blendable without being powdery. It yielded opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which applied well to my lid. It stayed on well for eight hours on me before fading slightly.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Lisa Eldridge Lost Summer (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Walk of No Shame #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Bad Habit Solar (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Rose Gold (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Patty (401M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Apollo (PiP, $29.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Milani Sunsets by the Beach (PiP, $5.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
KKW Beauty Samurai (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Pitter Patter (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Ciate Love Letter (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce

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Bayadere #2

PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Bayadere #3

Bayadere #3 is a light-medium gold with warm, yellow undertones and a pearly sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was firmer in the pan but not stiff to work with nor was it difficult to pick up with a brush. It lasted well for eight hours on my lid.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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NABLA Cosmetics Moonlight (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Reflects Gilt (LE, $46.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Guerlain Coque d'Or #2 (DC, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Moira Callisto (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
LORAC Black Tie Attire #7 (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Moira A Vibe (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Bad Habit Tutu (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
UOMA Beauty Bahia (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Emerald Isles (Eye Color) (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Wild Life (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce

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Bayadere #3

PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Bayadere #4

Bayadere #4 is a rich brown with subtle, warm undertones and pearly sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy consistency that was easy to apply and to blend out on bare skin. This shade wore well for eight and a half hours on me before I noticed any fading.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Icon (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Blitz Brown (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Campfire (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #6 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Campfire (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Glam (331M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Twinkle Toes (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Givenchy Palette Ors Audacieux #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Flicker (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Le Metier de Beaute Autumn Rust (LE, $30.00) is darker (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce

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Bayadere #4

PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

98%

Total

NARS Bayadere Eyeshadow Quad

NARS Bayadere Quad | Look Details

NARS Bayadere #1 Eyeshadow (2018)

NARS Bayadere #2 Eyeshadow (2018)

NARS Bayadere #3 Eyeshadow (2018)

NARS Bayadere #4 Eyeshadow (2018)

NARS Bayadere Eyeshadow Quad

NARS Bayadere Quad | Look Details

NARS Bayadere #1 Eyeshadow (2018)

NARS Bayadere #2 Eyeshadow (2018)

NARS Bayadere #3 Eyeshadow (2018)

NARS Bayadere #4 Eyeshadow (2018)

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Bayadere

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PPermanent. $52.00.

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Bayadere #1

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

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Bayadere #2

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

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Bayadere #3

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

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Bayadere #4

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

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