NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
NARS L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour Eyeshadow Palette
NARS L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.84 oz.) is a new, limited edition eyeshadow palette that features twelve eyeshadows; four are over-sized and eight are more normally sized. What’s interesting to me is that I can’t find a single call out from the bran that the formula is any different than their typical powder eyeshadow, and I think that with the exception of mattes, they’re quite different. They have a much denser and creamier consistency–you can feel the silicone in it–that makes it comparable to newer formulas like Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows, MAC Colour Drenched Pigments, and Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows (to name a few). I personally find that NARS’ standard eyeshadow formula to be one of the weaker high-end formulations, though there are some that are great. This palette, overall, is significantly more pigmented, easier to work with, and more blendable than the majority of NARS eyeshadows I have tried to-date. I think the weakest point is that these creased on me at the seven-hour mark, so they definitely require a primer based on my testing for longevity.
The palette has a mirrored top, which collects fingerprints, and it feels slightly bulky overall (it’s similar in thickness as other NARS palettes released in the last year or so). The palette seems like a great value, which isn’t something that is always associated with higher-end palettes, but taking the price per ounce of their eyeshadow singles ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) means that this palette includes $300 worth of product.
L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #1 is described as a “cream bisque.” It’s a light, yellow-toned beige with a matte finish. It had good color payoff with a soft, silky texture that wasn’t too powdery or too firm. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me. Too Faced Creamed Honey (LE, $16.00)(100% similar). Sephora Secret Boudoir (DC, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar). Zoeva Bitter Start (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Ciate My Tribe (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Smashbox Alabaster (P, ) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Cry Baby (DC, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Brule (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Night Owl #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Laura Mercier Wind (LE, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Black Tie Attire #4 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Linen (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Cool Taupe (Mega Pro 4) (LE, $19.00) is brighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Baby Face (DC, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar). Tarte Classic (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Full-Zip (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Peach Meringue (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Smashbox Vanilla (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Mauve #8 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). theBalm #24 (P, $6.50) is warmer (90% similar). LORAC Blanc (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #2 is described as a “shimmering pink sand.” It’s a light, peachy-gold with warm, orange undertones and a frosted sheen. It had great color payoff with a creamy, smooth texture that applied well and blended out easily. The color started to crease after seven hours of wear. Tom Ford Beauty Opale (P, $45.00) is darker (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Dragon Scales #2 (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME512 Golden Beige (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Natasha Denona Glam (332M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Lights On (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Watch Out (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Gingerdoodle (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dior Ruby #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Champagne (LE, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Laura Mercier Dust (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Melody (Lyric) (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). ColourPop Let Me Explain (P, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). Sydney Grace Elegance (P, $5.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME512 Golden Beige (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D504 Celestial Beige (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Linen (183M) (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Becca Moonstone (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Viseart Sugared (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Uninhibited (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D416 Crystalline Yellow (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #3 is described as an “amethyst ash.” It’s a medium-dark, taupe brown with warm undertones and a soft, frosted finish. It had excellent pigmentation with a really smooth, almost cream-like texture that blended out well on the skin without losing intensity. The downside was that it creased after seven hours of wear. Dior Univers (655) (LE, $32.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Underground (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Treasure Hunt (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC A Glimmer of Gold #4 (PiP, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). NARS Stud (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Jouer Magic Hour (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Giorgio Armani #09 (P, $32.00) is warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Vanity Fair (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever D562 Taupe Platinum (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Anastasia Chocolate Crumble (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #4 is described as a “black truffle.” It’s a muted, dark gray with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a slightly drier texture that made it harder to blend out. This was one of the more disappointing shades in the palette, though it was workable. It wore for seven and a half hours on me. MAC Soot (DC, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Bad Influence (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Cinder (Right) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Smokeshow (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). bareMinerals Amnesia (P, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Cast Iron (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Guerlain Les Gris #1 (P, ) is cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M106 Slate (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Nehru (DC, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Shadow (Mega Pro 4) (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Stone (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Typographic (DC, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Inglot #348 (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Gravel (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace To the Nines (LE, $5.25) is darker (90% similar). MAC Gravel (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Double Feature #7 #2 (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Claudia (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Ice Queen #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop 101 (LE, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #5 is described as a “golden starlight.” It’s a bright, light buttery yellow with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had good pigmentation with a really thick, dense consistency that adhered well to bare skin but was a little hard to blend out without it “thickening” over the lid and emphasizing the skin’s natural texture. It lasted for seven hours before creasing. NABLA Cosmetics Immaculate (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Fresh Blade (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Becca Moonstone (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Rager (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). Estee Lauder Blonde Gold (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, more muted (95% similar). NARS Newbury Street (DC, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar). Becca Chardonnay (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC What's the Pointilism (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Nylon (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Milani Bella Chiffon (28) (P, $4.49) is darker (95% similar). Coloured Raine Glisten (DC, $6.99) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Unlocked (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). City Color New Year, New Me (P, $6.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Opal (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). NARS Vinyl (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC In the Meadow #2 (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Dance 'Til Dawn Eyeshadow #2 (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Bleach (Distortion) (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Ciate Drawn That Way (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Valley Girl (PiP, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #6 is described as a “sunburst copper.” It’s a lightly brightened, medium copper orange with warm undertones and a frosted finish. The pigmentation was excellent, while the powder was smooth, blendable, and dense–almost cream-like. It started to crease after seven hours. NYX Liquid Gold (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). MAC Golden (LE, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Kaja Churro (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Jingle Ball Bronze (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Desert Roadtrip (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME728 Copper Red (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, brighter (95% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Toasted Nut (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Boheme Dream #5 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Old Money (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Isolde I (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Candlelit Dinner (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC A Glimmer of Gold #3 (PiP, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Ardency Inn Copper (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME728 Copper Red (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Hooked on Vinyl #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Bragging Rights (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Good as Gold (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Huda Beauty Trust Fund (Remastered) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #7 is described as a “cafe au lait.” It’s a muted, medium taupe with subtle, warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, silky consistency that blended out well and wore for just over seven hours on me. Too Faced Pecan Praline (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Lazarus (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Cover (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Vertigo (LE, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pale Rose (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Feel (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Blushing (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M548 Pink Gray (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Sephora Coffee (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Melt Cosmetics Assimilate (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). NARS Give In Take V (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Stop Ruffling My Feathers #1 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Bould Type (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Merci You Later (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Slate (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Supernouveau #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Tarte Feeling Grey-t (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M549 Dark Taupe (P, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). Laura Mercier Au Naturel (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). L'Oreal Café au Lait (P, $5.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #8 is described as a “pistol grey.” It’s a dark gray with neutral-to-warm, brown undertones and a frosted finish. It was richly pigmented and was easy to blend out on the lid. The texture was dense and smooth, but it only wore for seven hours before creasing. BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #20 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Full Metal (DC, $4.50) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Knight Divine (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Brain Freeze (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Dose of Colors I Need Space (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Stila Black Diamond (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). theBalm Surf's Up (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Uninhibited #2 (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Burberry Nickel (304) (P, $29.00) is less shimmery (85% similar). NARS Bad Behaviour (DC, $25.00) is cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Bento Box (LE, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar). Inglot #444 (P, $7.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Granite (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). MAC Polished Jet (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). LORAC Gunmetal (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). NARS Lysithea (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Huntress (LE, ) is warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #9 is described as an “industrial steel.” It’s a dark, bluish gray with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a dense, buttery texture that applied well to bare skin. The color wore well for seven hours before creasing. Sephora Synergy (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Brain Freeze (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Flourish (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Sugarpill The Inventor (PiP, $13.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sydney Grace Slayed (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Lancome Nuit (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Anastasia Denim Smokey (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Smoky #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Dior Pied de Poule #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Gucci Beauty Cosmic Deco #3 (DC, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Feather (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Makeup Geek Ocean Breeze (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). Chanel Au Fil de L'Eau #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Seascape (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar). Pretty Vulgar Silver Spoon (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Tarte Riptide (LE, ) is darker (80% similar). Guerlain Beaugrenelle #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (80% similar). NARS Jardin Perdu (Left) (DC, $25.00) is lighter (80% similar). Make Up For Ever ME108 Steel (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). bareMinerals Vapor (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #10 is described as a “regal blue.” It’s a muted, dark blue with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had so-so color payoff with a powdery texture that was harder to work with–it tended to look splotchy and uneven applied. I think a base would help it to some degree, but it is best applied in sheerer layers and built up to manage it. It started to fade after seven hours. Inglot #332 (P, $6.00) is brighter (90% similar). Chanel Architectonic #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Navy (01V) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Sky (Cool Mattes 2 #7) (P, ) is lighter (85% similar). Viseart Defiance (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M226 Abyssal Blue (P, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). Natasha Denona Fata Morgana (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace itsaboy (P, $5.25) is darker (85% similar). LORAC Navy (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). NARS China Blue (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Sydney Grace Ice Fishing (DC, $5.25) is darker, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Beast Mode (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). NYX Leather and Studs (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Indiana Love (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Smashbox Azure (LE, ) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Blue Velvet (P, $8.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Super Blue #4 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Inglot #336 (P, $6.00) is lighter (80% similar). Estee Lauder Saphir (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Viseart Cool Matte #9 (PiP, ) is brighter, cooler (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #11 is described as a “shimmering taupe cashmere.” It’s a medium, taupe brown with warm undertones and a pearly shimmer. It had good color payoff with a smooth, blendable texture that applied well and wore for seven hours before creasing. MAC I'd Give My All (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever D-12 (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Fleur Neige (Cream Color) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Charged Up (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Moonlight #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Stila Substance (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Whirling (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Cheers (V2) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Zoeva Nostalgic (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Victorian (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). theBalm #19 (P, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Chrome (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Sephora June Gloom (DC, $10.00) is cooler (85% similar). Smashbox Smoke Break (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Hello Kitty Cookie (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Put Me to Shame (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). bareMinerals Treasure Hunt (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Trance (PiP, ) is more shimmery (85% similar). Tarte Rocker (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Oaxaca (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #12 is described as a “shimmering licorice.” It’s a blackened burgundy with warm, brown undertones and silver micro-sparkle. The consistency was dense, lightly creamy, and blended out well for the most part. It creased after seven hours of wear. NARS Debauched (Right) (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Geek Dark Matter (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D830 Black Rose (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D830 Black Rose (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Cle de Peau Silver Eclipse #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Black Oyster (Cream) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Roller Girl (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Talk Derby to Me (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Dior Blazing Gold #5 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Dior Gravity (094) (P, $29.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour
LELimited Edition. $59.00.
L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #1
DCDiscontinued. $25.00.
L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #2
DCDiscontinued. $25.00.
L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #3
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L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #5
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L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #6
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L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #7
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DCDiscontinued. $25.00.
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L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #10
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L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #11
DCDiscontinued. $25.00.
L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #12
DCDiscontinued. $25.00.
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NARS L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour Eyeshadow Palette
NARS L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour Eyeshadow Palette
NARS L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour Eyeshadow Palette
NARS L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour Eyeshadow Palette
NARS L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour Eyeshadow Palette
NARS L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour Eyeshadow Palette
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NARS L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour Eyeshadow Palette
NARS L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour Eyeshadow Palette
I’m uber torn on this palette. I admit I would love to have it… but having a hard time justifying the price tag for 4 of the shadows. I am going to take a closer look at your dupes here and make a more informed decision. Thanks for the quick response and review!!!.
p.s. so wish that blue had scored higher.. It’s unusual and initially a big draw for me.
No problem, Wendy! 🙂
Oh ,I’m kinda stumped on this one. Three duds pretty much. I had planned to get it if it reviewed well. But, it’s just okay. Idk, I’m going to need to think on it. I wear primer. So, I think it would be fine. But, with my stash overflowing, I’m finding myself preferring a better quality or very unique shadow color. I really am not into a formula that requires a base. Then, it doesn’t get used much. Hmmm..
It puts me in the mind of Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadows – some I really like with respect to color/payoff/blendability but the shorter wear is a bummer.
I don’t own any of the foiled shadows yet either! lol. I’ll correct my comment. I said three duds when the last shadow had a dash for a score. I that that was a super low F! So, that bumped it up for me. This palette will be going to retailers right? I think I’ll feel more comfortable if I could actually return it if I don’t like it.
I believe it should be at retailers! 🙂
Ok, thanks! I need thinking time on this one:)
That blue is wretched. This isn’t a palette that appeals to me, but having the blue be so bad definitely kills it.
It is a sad blue 🙁
This is much better than I was expecting (knowing how some NARS palettes can be far lower in quality than their regular shadows). This scored nicely but the shades are all so dupe-able. But if I were newish to makeup or didn’t have way too much stuff already, this would be a wonderful palette – the sort you can reach for and not have to reach for anything else at all. I’m not crazy for the numbering system – I still prefer names to numbers. I’m curious, Christine – why no letter grade for #12.
Because I’m an idiot and forgot to enter it in! It should be there now. Sorry about that!
Hardly, Christine. Honestly, you maintain the best and most professional, objective makeup blog of all the ones I’ve seen. The occasional oversight is no biggie….and that’s when we, your loyal fans, let you know and feel like maybe we’re helping.
You are! I appreciate you letting me know 🙂
Haha,..I thought that meant it was below F!
I’m giving some serious thought to this palette, since I have a visa gift card. Christine, can you think of any more recent palettes or beauty products that might be worth a look?
I really liked Make Up For Ever’s palettes 🙂
It seems decent enough, if you have enough space to put up with the bulky packaging. But I am personally disappointed in the blue – which would have made it more unique in a sea of neutrals. With a D+ and C+ in the mix, this is an easy pass.
Of course when NARS misses, they have to miss hard, lol!
It’s interesting how the shimmery shades are so much superior to the mattes, so I’m all for silicone in shadows, bring it on!! I feel most if the colors here are too dupe-able, except for that blue, which is pretty pathetic looking 🙁 I’m saving all my pennies for UD Vice Reloaded. IMO any spring palette that scores lower than an A is going to have a really tough time competing with that one –you get neutrals AND lots of colors, all in UD’s shadow formula
That silicone-like formula seems to do well for shimmers!
Where did you hear about vice reloaded? When is it being released?
A reader mentioned it, suppose to launch sometime this month.Can’t wait!
Leesha( xsparkage) showed pics of it. It’s an ulta exclusive
I saw Jan 24th on Urban Decay’s site on reddit. Super excited. I hope it is done well!
I didn’t know about Vice Reloaded. I googled it, and I think I’ll be putting off the new MUFE Artist Palette.
It’s so strange that Nars would revamp their eyeshadow formula and not communicate about it! I’ve had really poor experience with some Nars singles in the past, so I’m always very careful to check your reviews before I decide to buy a new one. They have some real hits but some abysmal misses.
This particular palette is nice overall but very dupable imo.
It just felt so noticeably different to me. As soon as I swatched the second shade in the palette, I was like, “Whoa, this is so dense,” and NARS tends to have much thinner eyeshadows. The ingredient list seemed pretty different than their singles they just relaunched as pans.
I like this. There are nine shades I’d use that scored decently to well. Although I have dupes for several, it still might be worth it, because it has everything I need for a neutral look that leans cool, which is pretty unusual. I’m going to have to think about this one, in spite of the disappointing blue and the orange I most likely won’t use much.
If you’d use the shades together often, it’s definitely worth a look!
Definitely at least a look! I imagine I’ll probably end up getting it. I really do like the look of 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12, and would use 1, 2, and 5 for sure.
I find this palette boring and the big shadows annoying. Why can they not be all the same size?
Based on reading NARS’ description/press release, it seems like those are for the “base look” with the rest being accents. Not that I think that’s really true for all skin tones, though.
I like this and will probably buy it but why couldn’t the mattes be better?
I hear ya! The blue is so sad looking on!
This looks a lot nicer than I thought, although the color selection reminds me of the Stila ‘A Whole Lot of Love’ palette, which I own. Definitely a pass for me!
I was really surprised by the difference in formula!
Okay, well it definitely performs way better pigmentation wise than the *usual* Nars eyeshadow palette offerings, but it leaves me feeling lukewarm and just meh. I figure that in all likelihood, I either have dupes for every shade here, or at least close enough. That blue, though? Just has me smh. ?
They solved pigmentation + blendability but boooo longevity!
Not a bad palette but for some reason it doesn’t wow me. As Paz said, some shades are similar to the Stila palette which I’ve ordered, so I’ll pass on this one too.
Money saved!
Yeah, that blue is disappointing, but then again, that’s the shade I’d least wear out of this palette anyway. Plus, the selection of colors here really attracts me and I always wear eye primer no matter what. I’m going to think about it a little longer (maybe wait for some other spring releases), but I can feel I’m not gonna be able to resist the temptation of buying it lol
lol! If you use primer, it should at least wear a little longer, which was the biggest downside for me!
Some of the colors are really pretty -love the good mix of cool and warm shadows- but the short longevity is not something I can afford to go for. I already struggle enough with my slightly hooded eyes and oily lids ! lol
Thanks for the informative review! 🙂
My pleasure, Marie-Estelle!
You have ONE pop of color, NARS. Why wouldn’t you nail it?
I’m a little amused by NARS calling the 8 smaller pans accents, because I always think of accents as non-neutrals really… or maybe an OTT sparkly neutral.
Or a drastically different formula than the others. A bunch of similarly formulated neutrals aren’t really accents, they’re just contour shades for your eyes.
I really, really like a few of the shades in this palette, the grey(ish) ones and the last one the shimmering licorice. That’s not enough to buy a palette, though so this is a pass for me. I think if the mattes had been better it would have been so much more interesting.
From what I could see I only have one of the dupes, and it’s for one of the greys, I will investigate the dupes for the other grey and for the lovley burgundy black licorice one.
It’s a surprisingly dark and smoky palette for spring, I think, which is cool to see!
That goooooooold! Beautiful. The other shades however are kinda meh to me.
There are a few nice shades in the palette!
Were I in the market for an eyeshadow palette, I’d consider this. Also, is that your camera I see reflected in the sixth photo? The one right after the photo of the back of the packaging, and right before the first swatch. Cool. 🙂
Probably 🙂
Yay, I was waiting for your review Christine! This palette (again) is too cool for my taste. I own the original Narsissist and don’t use over half of the shades b/c they are too cool. I get that Nars is doing some warm and some cool shades in order for it to compliment everyone, but it would be nice one day to see something like a cool vs warm versions of eye palettes, people may be more inclined to buy b/c they won’t have half the shades that are idle. Also, not sure why can’t they make the shadows the same quality as their singles/duos?
I actually think these are a lot more pigmented/blendable/easier to use than a lot of their singles/duos, and the longevity is similar but I get more noticeable creasing with this formula overall!
Thanx for the informative review. I am wondering one more thing… Is there any information about a release in Europe. Ordering it from the US means a additional 30 euro’s ?
I posted a question regarding this palet coming to Europe. I can now happily inform you that it is available on narseurope.com ?
Selling price is the same as in dollars being € 59,00!