NARS Silver Screen Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:00:00 +0000

Silver Screen

NARS Silver Screen Eyeshadow Quad ($52.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a new(ish) set of shades for a classic, silvery smoky eye, but it had a slight twist–there was a pewter shade that was much warmer compared to the other three shades, yet it wasn’t a distinctively warm-toned shade. The quality of three of the four shades was decent to good, while one fell a bit short for me (though not in a way that was a deal-breaker, I’d expect).

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Silver Screen

PPermanent. $52.00.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

Silver Screen #1

Silver Screen #1 is a dirty, pewter with neutral-to-cool undertones and a metallic sheen. It had good pigmentation with a soft, smooth consistency that was easy to blend out. The eyeshadow applied evenly to my lid and stayed on well for eight hours on me.

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Sydney Grace John (PiP, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Chanel Modern Glamour #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Guerlain Imperial Moon #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Galice (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Too Faced Glittered (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Danessa Myricks Iconic (P, $18.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Tinsel (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Too Faced Iced Out (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Seduce Glow (Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
JD Glow Fairy Acid (P, $7.50) is darker, 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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Silver Screen #1

PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Silver Screen #2

Silver Screen #2 is a deep black with a mostly matte finish and neutral-to-cool undertones. It had nearly opaque color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out with ease–the latter being so key to a good go-to matte black eyeshadow! The texture felt a little dusty in the pan, but I didn’t have any issues with it during application. It wore well for eight hours before I noticed any fading on me.

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

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Persona Limitless (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Wayne Goss Imperial Topaz #3 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Jaguar #8 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Nablack (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Fenty Beauty That Deep (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Bobbi Brown Caviar (LE, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar).
UOMA Beauty Wake Up (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M100 Black (DC, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Anastasia Beast (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Too Faced Decadent (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).

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Formula Overview

$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce

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Silver Screen #2

PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Silver Screen #3

Silver Screen #3 is a bright, pale silver with cool undertones and a metallic finish. It had good pigmentation that adhered evenly to bare skin, but it needed a second layer or to be used with a dampened brush to get to opaque coverage. The consistency felt a touch drier to me, so it took a bit of extra time to really diffuse the color along the edges. It lasted nicely for eight hours on me before it started to fade noticeably.

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

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Inglot #447 (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Clionadh Icicle (P, $5.50) is cooler (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever D118 Platinum (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Indica (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Illusion (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Giorgio Armani Ice (43) (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, more muted, less pigmented (90% similar).
Buxom Pure Platinum (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Chanel Tisse Ombre de Lune #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
MAC Discotheque (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Banquise (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce

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Silver Screen #3

PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

Silver Screen #4

Silver Screen #4 is a pale white with a pearly sheen. The texture felt drier and came away almost in clumps as a result, so I had to be careful when using it to avoid getting too product dislodged from the surface. It had semi-opaque color payoff that was buildable on my lid. This shade stayed on well for seven and a half hours on me.

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

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Chanel Modern Glamour #2 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Like a Rockstar (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Replay (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever ME122 Snow (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Cold Girl (P, $8.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Air (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Urban Decay Beep Me (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
MAC Pretty Punk'd (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Too Faced Unicorn (LE, $16.00) (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$19.00/0.04 oz. - $475.00 Per Ounce

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Silver Screen #4

PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

B-

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

82%

Total

NARS Silver Screen Eyeshadow Quad

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NARS Silver Screen Eyeshadow Quad

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NARS Silver Screen Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Silver Screen

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PPermanent. $52.00.

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Silver Screen #1

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

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Silver Screen #2

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

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Silver Screen #3

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

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Silver Screen #4

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PiPPermanent in Palette. $19.00.

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