NARS x Guy Bourdin Color & Gifting Collection Photos, Swatches + Commentary

Christine — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 20:55:28 +0000

NARS x Guy Bourdin Color Collection

Update: I have added photos, swatches, and dupes for the products from the NARS x Guy Bourdin Gifting Collection. The majority of the shades included in the Gifting collection are permanent to NARS’ color range. To ensure context, I’ve added them to the existing post, rather than make a separate post. My goal is to raise awareness, open the channel for discussion (I highly recommend reading through readers’ comments and viewpoints), and to respect each reader’s autonomy and decision-making. I strongly believe that we each must do our own research and come to the conclusion that feels right to us, whatever that may be. Thank you for your continued support, respect, and understanding!

When the NARS x Guy Bourdin collaboration was first announced, I felt my readers’ excitement. I knew nothing about Bourdin, and having little interest in fashion photography, I didn’t look to learn any more than what was being widely reported. I’m here for the makeup, not the collaborators or inspiration or names, so when I see a new collection, I want to know what’s in it, what the colors are going to be, what the formulas and textures will feel like. It was not until I saw more and more readers comment on Bourdin and his emphasis on violence in his work, particularly of what seems to be best categorized as “high fashion crime scenes,” that I knew I needed to look a little further than the press release.

Warning: This post contains discussion about violence against women, so please be warned that the discussion that follows and comments on the post may be a potentially triggering.

Bourdin’s body of work is not solely centered around violence as he also explored other themes like surrealism and sexuality. There are shots of vibrant, thriving women in his work; it is not all dark but certainly a good deal of his work is, and more to the point, many of his more controversial shots are more famous (which is not a surprise). I suggest visiting his website and browsing through his portfolio of photos–beware that some are more graphic than others–and in particular, the “Beauty” section showcases a different side of his work. There is no question that Bourdin was an artist, and he is legendary in his sphere.

I fully respect NARS’ decision to collaborate with someone who has influenced Francois Nars not just today but for years; that Bourdin was his inspiration for becoming a makeup artist is just how telling of the type and scope of impact Bourdin had on the industry as a whole. I don’t just see in black and white, which is not always a comforting thing, and I enjoy challenging people’s opinions and playing devil’s advocate. It has always been important to me to avoid mixing my personal beliefs (on such hot topics as sex, politics, religion, etc.) with the blog, because Temptalia is not just your escape but mine. This is the first time where how I feel has put me in such a quandary as to how to react. First and foremost, I am abstaining from reviewing the NARS and Guy Bourdin collection, because I cannot fully dissociate how I feel about Bourdin’s art from a collection intended to pay tribute to him.

The idea that an advertisement or runway photoshoot that features dead women in designer clothing and shoes is used to sell to people is hard for me to wrap my head around. I am particularly sensitive to the concept of glamorizing violence, against women or men, because I worry it normalizes it in a way that makes us react less to a very real and prevalent issue not just in the U.S. but globally. Bourdin has passed away for some time now, so all of the visuals that showcase Bourdin’s work are images he previously shot, so none of them were originally intended to sell NARS’ makeup specifically (or possibly makeup at all, but you’d have to really go back through and figure out where each photo originated from). Many of the selected images for the NARS collaboration are not controversial or violent but some are certainly up for interpretation.

There’s an informative interview with Susan B. Carbon, Director of the U.S. DOJ’s Office, Violence Against Women, which also includes sobering statistics about the level of violence women experience (with sources cited). It speaks on and illuminates as to why violence against women is a real issue that we should be talking about, understanding, researching, and creating the resources, community, and culture that both prevents and reduces the violence that occurs (and we can do more than just prevent/reduce violence against women but all people). We, as a society, have made strides towards these goals, but we can do more and we should do more–and we need to remember to think globally on behalf of all women.

Here are some resources for learning more about this issue:

RAINN.org (particularly helpful if you have experienced sexual violence to get support/resources)
World Health Organization
United Nations (it’s a global problem)
National Organization for Women
The Hotline (helpful for those who have experienced domestic violence and need support or talk; thanks A Mar for the link)

I have spent the past week and a half soul-searching and doing as much as I can to learn more about Bourdin, not just from those that feel similarly to me, but those who have assessed his work from an artistic point of view, to determine if I was still going to post photos/swatches. My focus was on his work, not him as a person. We all want to be taken as the sum of our parts, not merely one part out of many, which is why I really wanted to take time to assess, digest, and react. I found this essay about the evolution of the “crime scene photograph” into news, fashion, and art a very good read. I understand that not everyone who views Bourdin’s work feels he glamorized violence against women or even if taken as true, is able to find other qualities of his work (lighting, colors, angles, composition, etc.) admirable as an artist or perhaps argue it is a statement on our own curiosity for the morbid or even the fashion industry and its consumptive nature. I have read various reactions, arguments for and against, from both outside sources as well as from readers in our community.

To that end, I respect each reader’s opinion, whether for or against. So in a show of respect for a broad range of opinions, while I will not review or otherwise recommend the collection personally, you will find full photos and swatches of the products featured in the color collection for those who wanted to see them, and for those who did not want to purchase, I have included dupes for each shade that you may want to consider purchasing from instead. From me to you, I wanted to use this time to also say, “Let’s not forget about what we can do to reduce violence against women.” In our consumption of controversial images, let’s not forget about the very real issues that real people face that the art seeks to recreate or transform.

I hope that you understand my decisions and know that they come from the heart after a lot of reflection, research, and reading. I urge you to do your own research and come to your own conclusions. All I want is us to ask questions and challenge what we’re seeing and being told (or sold) and go from there.

Update: Thank you SO, SO much from the bottom of my heart for the outpouring of support & understanding! I am still reading through and responding to the incredible stories and comments that you have all left on this post, but I wanted to make sure everyone knows how meaningful your feedback and response has been! Thank you!

See dupes, photos & swatches!

NARS Bad Behaviour Eyeshadow is a medium-dark, cool-toned charcoal gray with a frost finish. Chanel Fascination #3 (P) is less frosted. Urban Decay Redemption (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery. MAC Deep Cravings (LE, $15.00) is darker. LORAC Slate (P) is cooler-toned. MAC Diesel (LE, $15.00) is similar. Urban Decay Asphalt (LE, $18.00) is similar. Urban Decay Ace (LE, $18.00) is cooler-toned. Giorgio Armani #21 (LE, $33.00) is similar. See comparison swatches.

NARS Cambodia Eyeshadow is a warm-toned, copper-red with a frost finish. Sleek MakeUP Sunset #3 (P, $9.99) is warmer. Disney by Sephora Trust Me (LE) is more muted. NARS California (P, $24.00) is browner. MAC Magnetic Attraction (LE, $21.00) is similar. MAC Red Hot Copper (LE) is a cream product. MAC Coppering (P, $15.00) is very similar. MAC Spicy Smoke (LE, $32.50) is similar. Le Metier de Beaute Innocence (DC, $30.00) is similar. See comparison swatches.

NARS Mississippi Mermaid Eyeshadow is a pale, golden beige with a frosted finish. Chanel Seduction #2 (LE) is similar. MAC Smoked Cocoa #1 (P, $15.00) is lighter. LORAC Nude (P) is similar. theBalm Promiscuous Pearl (LE, $16.00) is less frosted. Illamasqua Slink (LE) is similar. Dior Fairy Golds #1 (LE) is less frosted. Chanel Eclosion #2 (P) is similar. See comparison swatches.

NARS Rage Eyeshadow is a medium magenta purple with cool pink undertones and an iridescent sheen. Kat Von D Babe (LE) is cooler-toned. MAC Violet Impact (LE, $15.00) is similar. NYX Violetta (P, $4.50) is less iridescent. MAC Power Boosted (LE, $15.00) is similar. Urban Decay Infamous (P, $18.00) is darker. Urban Decay Fishnet (P, $18.00) is less frosted. MAC Stars ‘n Rockets (P, $15.00) is the same. MAC Femininity (LE, $32.50) is similar. bareMinerals Boudoir (P) is less frosted. See comparison swatches.

NARS Wishful Thinking Eyeshadow is a medium-dark blue with cool undertones and a pearly finish. CoverGirl Sapphire Flare (315) (LE, $4.99) is brighter. Urban Decay Radium (P, $18.00) is a smidgen darker. MAC Love Cycle #1 (LE, $21.00) is darker. MAC Pure Creation (LE, $18.00) is a cream product. MAC Freshwater (P, $15.00) is brighter. See comparison swatches.

NARS Full Frontal Lipstick is a subdued, magenta pink with cool, blue-based undertones and a luminous finish. Maybelline Electric Fuchsia (LE, $7.49) is brighter. NYX Pink Lyric (P, $4.00) is less cool-toned. MAC Dear Diary (LE, $18.00) is brighter. MAC Night Blooming (LE, $16.00) is a touch brighter. MAC Outrageously Fun (LE, $15.00) is similar. MAC Daddy’s Little Girl (LE, $15.00) is a smidgen brighter. Maybelline Brazen Berry (P, $7.49) is just a tiny bit darker. Buxom Swinger (P, $21.00) is a touch brighter. See comparison swatches.

NARS Future Red Lipstick is a brightened, medium-dark red with warm, orange undertones and a luminous finish. Maybelline Infra-red (LE, $7.49) is very similar. MAC Must Be Red (LE, $15.00) is darker. Guerlain Genna (LE, $49.50) is similar. Hourglass Raven (P, $28.00) is matte. See comparison swatches.

NARS Goodbye Emmanuelle Lipstick is a light-medium pink with cool, blue undertones and a luminous finish. MAC Steady Going (LE, $15.00) is matte. MAC Playtime (LE, $16.00) is very similar. Maybelline Pink Pop (P, $7.49) is lighter. MAC Naughty Saute (LE, $15.00) is bluer-based. See comparison swatches.

NARS Last Tango Lipstick is a rosy, beige-brown with a luminous finish. Givenchy Rose d’Exception (206) (LE, $36.00) is very similar. Urban Decay Rush (P, $22.00) is browner. Urban Decay Strip (P, $22.00) is pinker. MAC Offshoot (LE, $15.00) is darker. MAC I Love Winter (LE, $15.00) is cooler-toned. Giorgio Armani #526 (P, $32.00) is darker. See comparison swatches.

NARS Short Circuit Lipstick is a brightened, medium-dark orange with warm undertones and a luminous finish. Dior Trafalgar (844) (P, $34.00) is very similar. Giorgio Armani #300 (P, $32.00) is lighter. Urban Decay Bang (P, $22.00) is similar. Maybelline Orange Edge (LE, $7.49) is very close. MAC Morange (P, $15.00) is lighter, more matte. See comparison swatches.

NARS Coeur Battant Blush is a bright, medium-dark magenta pink with cool, blue undertones and a mostly matte finish. Tom Ford Beauty Narcissist (LE, $55.00) is less cool-toned. NARS Desire (P, $29.00) is lighter. MAC Florida (LE, $21.00) is bluer-based, cream. See comparison swatches.

NARS Day Dream Blush is a light-medium, pink-coral with gold shimmer and a satin finish. Too Faced Melt Into Spring (LE) is matte. Bobbi Brown Pink Coral (LE, $26.00) is brighter. NARS Soulshine (Together) (LE, $29.00) is darker. Physicians Formula Warm (P, $11.99) is similar. theBalm Frat Boy (P, $21.00) is darker. NARS Orgasm (P, $29.00) is more shimmery. NARS Deep Throat (P, $29.00) is similar. MAC Supercontinental (LE, $21.00) is warmer. MAC Flaming Chic (LE, $25.00) is similar. Chanel Fleur de Lotus (LE, $43.00) is a touch lighter. See comparison swatches.

NARS Exhibit A Blush is part of the permanent range, and I have reviewed it in full here.

NARS Follow Me Nail Polish is a cool-toned, berry-rose with a cream-jelly finish. MAC Toco Toucan (LE, $16.00) is cooler-toned. MAC Girl About Town (LE, $16.00) is pinker. L’Oreal Members Only (P) is also pinker. Dior Pasteque (LE, $24.00) is warmer. See comparison swatches.

NARS No Limits Nail Polish is a brightened, fuchsia magenta with a cream-jelly finish. NARS Ratin Jot (LE, $19.00) is very similar. Illamasqua Stance (P, $17.00) is brighter, purpler. Illamasqua Obsess (P, $17.00) is brighter, purpler. See comparison swatches.

NARS Tomorrow’s Red Nail Polish is a brightened, orange-red with a cream finish. Chanel Cinema (P, $27.00) is darker. MAC Touch of Red (LE, $16.00) is bluer-based. Guerlain Champs-Elysees (P, $23.00) is pinker. Cult Nails Evil Queen (P, $12.00) is similar. Zoya Sooki (P, $8.00) is a touch darker. Essie Too Too Hot (LE, $8.00) is similar. Butter London Pillar Box Red (P, $15.00) is darker, cooler-toned. See comparison swatches.

NARS Union Libre Nail Polish is a light-medium pink with cool, blue undertones and a cream-jelly finish. Essie Cascade Cool (LE, $8.00) is lighter. MAC Pink Nouveau (LE, $16.00) is similar. Zoya Shelby (P, $8.00) is lighter. Essie Off the Shoulder (LE, $8.00) is very similar. See comparison swatches.

Splendor in the Grass Blush Palette ($49.00 for 0.37 oz.)

Sex Appeal is a pale, slightly pink-tinged peach with a matte finish. It is part of the permanent range. bareMinerals The Adrenaline Rush (LE, $29.00) is darker. MAC Stay By Me (P, $23.50) is pinker. MAC Cream Soda (LE, $21.00) is darker. MAC Amber Glow (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery. See comparison swatches.

Albatross is an iridescent white gold with a frosted finish. It is part of the permanent range. Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight (P, $44.00) is lighter, less yellow. Becca Moonstone (P, $38.00) is less golden. See comparison swatches.

Angelika is a cool-toned, blue-based light-medium pink with silver sparkle. It is part of the permanent range. Too Faced Lollipop (LE) is similar. Too Faced Raindrops on Roses (LE) is less cool-toned. Urban Decay Temper (LE) is similar. Urban Decay Quickie (LE) is less sparkly. MAC Pure Femininity (LE, $21.00) is lighter. theBalm Argyle (P, $22.00) is matte. Edward Bess Bed of Roses (P, $43.00) is matte. MAC Divine Desire (LE, $21.00) is shimmery. Chanel Pink Explosion (LE, $43.00) is more matte. See comparison swatches.

Dolce Vita is a dusty, medium-dark rose with subtle warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It is part of the permanent range. Urban Decay Fetish (LE) is lighter. NARS Realm of the Senses #2 (LE, $29.00) is shimmery. MAC Sweet Samba (LE, $25.00) is shimmery. NARS Seduction (P, $29.00) is darker, warmer NARS Oasis (P, $29.00) is shimmery. NARS Lovejoy (P, $29.00) is warmer. Illamasqua Allure (P, $26.00) is warmer. See comparison swatches.

Cosmetic Pochette ($75.00)

It is a medium-sized, slim makeup bag that seems to be made out of leather (smelled like it). It was made in Italy. It has a gold zipper with “NARS” printed on the zipper embellishment. The interior is gold cloth with NARS print.

Fling Lip Set ($49.00 for 0.38 oz.)

Dolce Vita (Velvet Matte Lip Pencil) is a warm rose with a matte finish. This is part of the permanent range. Chanel Etonnante (131) (P, $34.00) is more frosted. Laura Mercier Cozy (P, $24.00) is darker. MAC Runway Hit (LE, $15.00) is lighter. Urban Decay Liar (P, $22.00) is less matte. Urban Decay Protest (P, $22.00) MAC Lady at Play (P, $22.00) is darker, less matte. See comparison swatches.

Baroque (Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil) is a rosy plum with subtle cool undertones and a soft sparkle. This is part of the permanent range. Chanel Merveille (P, $32.00) is darker. Bobbi Brown Aubergine (P, $24.00) is less red. Marc Jacobs Beauty Studded Kiss (310) (P, $28.00) is pinker. See comparison swatches.

Damage (Lipstick) is a muted plum with neutral to cool undertones and a glossy finish. This is part of the permanent range. Urban Decay Strip (P, $22.00) is browner. MAC I Love Winter (LE, $15.00) is lighter. Chanel Fetiche (P, $34.00) is similar. See comparison swatches.

Roman Holiday (Lipstick) is a cool-toned, blue-based, light-medium pink with a glossy finish. This is part of the permanent range. Too Faced Razzle Dazzle Rose (P, $21.00) is darker. Urban Decay Obsessed (P, $22.00) is similar. NYX Paparazzi (P, $4.00) is warmer. MAC Naughty Saute (LE, $15.00) is cooler-toned. See comparison swatches.

Crime of Passion Set ($59.00 for 0.64 oz.)

Deep Throat (Larger Than Life Lipgloss) is a light-medium peach with a hint of pink and gold shimmer. Chanel Zephyr (377) (LE, $29.50) is lighter. MAC Summer Sweetheart (LE, $15.00) is lighter. MAC Dynasty at Dusk (LE, $20.00) is similar. MAC Double Happiness (LE, $20.00) is similar. See comparison swatches.

Jezebel (Eyeshadow) is a golden, peachy-beige with a frosted finish. Too Faced Cheers! (LE) is warmer. Kat Von D Precious (LE) is similar. Disney by Sephora Splendid (LE) is similar. Disney by Sephora Scuttle (LE) is also similar. MAC Fusion Gold (LE) is a cream product. Illamasqua Slink (LE) is lighter. Inglot #397 (P, $6.00) See comparison swatches.

Naiade (Eyeshadow) is a medium-dark brown with warm, orange undertones and a satin-matte finish. theBalm C4 (LE, $16.00) is lighter. MAC Exposed (LE, $15.00) is similar. Guerlain Turandot #2 (LE) is warmer. See comparison swatches.

Pandora (Eyeshadow) is a matte black. It is part of the permanent range. There are tons of matte black eyeshadows out there — see comparison swatches.

Deep Throat (Blush) is a warm coral with a hint of pink and a golden shimmer-sheen. It’s part of the permanent range. NARS Day Dream (LE, $29.00) is similar. Physicians Formula Natural (P, $11.99) is lighter. NARS Soulshine #1 (LE, $29.00) is pinker. NARS Realm of the Senses (Together) (LE, $29.00) is brighter. NARS Realm of the Senses #1 (LE, $29.00) is similar. Physicians Formula Warm (P, $11.99) is pinker. MAC Simmer (LE, $25.00) is richer. MAC Fleet Fast (LE, $21.00) is warmer, less pink. MAC Star Wonder (LE, $23.50) is pinker. Chanel Fleur de Lotus (LE, $43.00) is warmer. See comparison swatches.

Laguna (Bronzing Powder) is a medium brown with yellow-ish undertones and a golden shimmer. It is part of the permanent range. Too Faced Chocolate Soleil (P) is similar. Wet ‘n’ Wild Bikini Contest (P, $3.99) is similar. Urban Decay Toasted (P, $26.00) is darker. MAC Gold Go Lightly (LE, $28.00) is yellower. MAC Lush Light Bronze (LE, $28.00) is similar. MAC Sun Dipped (LE, $30.00) is more neutral. MAC Golden (LE, $25.00) is similar. See comparison swatches.

Voyeur Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner Set ($49.00 for 0.05 oz.)

Via Appia is a warm-toned, bronze brown. It’s part of the permanent range. Bobbi Brown Bronze (LE, $24.00) is similar. Urban Decay Whiskey (P, $19.00) is matte. Urban Decay Roach (P, $19.00) is warmer. MAC Brown Border (P, $16.00) is less shimmery. MAC Seasonally Spicy (LE, $16.00) is darker. See comparison swatches.

Santa Monica Blvd. is a matte white. It’s part of the permanent range. MAC Fascinating (P, $16.00) is the same. See comparison swatches.

Blue Dahlia is a medium-dark, cool-toned purple with a mostly matte finish. Buxom Door’s Unlocked (P, $17.00) is shimmery. Urban Decay Ransom (LE, $19.00) is also shimmery. NARS St. Marks Place (P, $24.00) is cooler-toned. See comparison swatches.

Most Wanted is a cool-toned, blue with a periwinkle coloring and a matte finish. Sephora Collection My Boyfriend’s Jeans (P, $9.00) is shimmery. Urban Decay Chaos (P, $19.00) is similar. See comparison swatches.

Via Veneto is a matte black. It’s part of the permanent range. Plenty of matte black eyeliners on the market — see comparison swatches.

Beautiful Stranger Nail Polish Set ($35.00 for 1.00 fl. oz.)

Manosque is a purpled taupe with a cream finish. MAC Festive Finery (LE, $16.00) is purpler. China Glaze Jungle Queen (LE, $8.00) is darker. China Glaze Below Deck (LE, $8.00) is similar. Zoya Petra (P, $8.00) is purpler. Zoya Jana (P, $8.00) is very similar. See comparison swatches.

Shameless Red is a coral-red with a cream finish. NARS Follow Me (LE, $19.00) is darker. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Extravaganza (P, $10.00) is shimmery. L’Oreal The Queen’s Might (LE) is darker, redder. Chanel Fracas (LE, $27.00) is similar. China Glaze Pink Plumeria (LE, $8.00) is lighter. See comparison swatches.

Dance Dance Dance is a medium-dark purple with cool, magenta undertones and a cream finish. Illamasqua Faux Pas (LE, $17.00) is cooler-toned. Rescue Beauty Lounge Purple Haze (LE, $20.00) is lighter. China Glaze Creative Fantasy (LE, $8.00) is brighter. Zoya Mira (P, $8.00) is similar. See comparison swatches.

Lost Red is a cool-toned, blue-based, medium red with a cream finish. MAC RiRi Woo (LE, $16.00) is similar. MAC Russian Red (LE, $16.00) is darker. MAC Flaming Rose (P, $16.00) is similar. Chanel Suspicious (P, $27.00) is pinker. See comparison swatches.

One Night Stand Blush Palette ($65.00 for 0.84 oz.)

Devotee is a pale, pink-tinged beige with a frosted finish. Urban Decay Naked (P, $29.00) is similar. Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight (P, $44.00) is warmer. NARS Debbie Harry Highlighter (LE, $29.00) is cooler-toned. See comparison swatches.

Mistinguette is a cool-toned, blue-based, light pink with a matte finish. NARS Gaiety (P, $29.00) is darker. MAC Unconventional (LE, $21.00) is lighter. MAC Well Dressed (P, $21.00) is similar. Illamasqua Morale (P, $26.00) is darker, more shimmery. Bobbi Brown Nude Pink (P, $26.00) is less blue-based, darker. See comparison swatches.

Orgasm is a pinky-coral with a golden shimmer-sheen. It is part of the permanent range. Too Faced Peachy Keen (LE) is similar. Tom Ford Beauty Love Lust (P, $55.00) is warmer. Guerlain Blush G (LE, $65.00) is similar. Milani Dolce Pink (P, $7.99) is pinker. See comparison swatches.

Laguna is a medium brown with yellow-ish undertones and a golden shimmer. It is part of the permanent range. Too Faced Chocolate Soleil (P) is similar. Wet ‘n’ Wild Bikini Contest (P, $3.99) is similar. Urban Decay Toasted (P, $26.00) is darker. MAC Gold Go Lightly (LE, $28.00) is yellower. MAC Lush Light Bronze (LE, $28.00) is similar. MAC Sun Dipped (LE, $30.00) is more neutral. MAC Golden (LE, $25.00) is similar. See comparison swatches.

Deep Throat is a warm coral with a hint of pink and a golden shimmer-sheen. It’s part of the permanent range. NARS Day Dream (LE, $29.00) is similar. Physicians Formula Natural (P, $11.99) is lighter. NARS Soulshine #1 (LE, $29.00) is pinker. NARS Realm of the Senses (Together) (LE, $29.00) is brighter. NARS Realm of the Senses #1 (LE, $29.00) is similar. Physicians Formula Warm (P, $11.99) is pinker. MAC Simmer (LE, $25.00) is richer. MAC Fleet Fast (LE, $21.00) is warmer, less pink. MAC Star Wonder (LE, $23.50) is pinker. Chanel Fleur de Lotus (LE, $43.00) is warmer. See comparison swatches.

Goulue is a cool-toned, berry pink with a golden sheen. Kevyn Aucoin Neolita (P, $37.00) is richer. Bobbi Brown Berry (LE, $26.00) is darker. theBalm Pinstripe (P, $22.00) is cooler-toned. NYX Apricot (P, $15.00) is similar. NARS Oasis (P, $29.00) is warmer. NARS Outlaw (P, $29.00) is similar. NARS Dolce Vita (P, $29.00) is less shimmery. See comparison swatches.

Promiscuous Lip Set ($45.00 for 0.32 oz.)

Cruella is a cool-toned, medium-dark red with a matte finish. It is part of the permanent range. Chanel La Precieuse (317) (LE, $32.00) is lighter. MAC Glam (DC, $15.00) is pinker. MAC Russian Red (P, $15.00) is similar. MAC Ronnie Red (LE, $15.00) is similar. MAC Charmed, I’m Sure (LE, $15.00) is similar. See comparison swatches.

Dolce Vita is a warm rose with a matte finish. It is part of the permanent range. Chanel Etonnante (131) (P, $34.00) is more frosted. Laura Mercier Cozy (P, $24.00) is darker. MAC Runway Hit (LE, $15.00) is lighter. Urban Decay Liar (P, $22.00) is less matte. Urban Decay Protest (P, $22.00) MAC Lady at Play (P, $22.00) is darker, less matte. See comparison swatches.

Never Say Never is a pinky-berry with a matte finish and cool, blue undertones. It is part of the permanent range. Make Up For Ever #12 (P, $19.00) is slightly frosted. See comparison swatches.

New Lover is a warm-toned, pink-coral with golden copper shimmer. It is part of the permanent range. Chanel Reflexion (71) (P, $32.00) is similar. Burberry Cameo Pink (P, $27.00) is similar. See comparison swatches.

Sex Machine is a light-medium pink with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. Flower Beauty Petal Kiss (P, $6.98) is warmer. MAC Mehr (P, $15.00) is pinker. Burberry Peony Rose (302) (P, $30.00) is warmer. Make Up For Ever #4 (P, $19.00) is darker. See comparison swatches.

NARS Bad Behaviour Eyeshadow

NARS Cambodia Eyeshadow

NARS Mississippi Mermaid Eyeshadow

NARS Rage Eyeshadow

NARS Wishful Thinking Eyeshadow

NARS Full Frontal Lipstick

NARS Future Red Lipstick

NARS Goodbye Emmanuelle Lipstick

NARS Last Tango Lipstick

NARS Short Circuit Lipstick

NARS Coeur Battant Blush

NARS Day Dream Blush

NARS Exhibit A Blush

NARS Follow Me Nail Polish

NARS No Limits Nail Polish

NARS Tomorrow’s Red Nail Polish

NARS Union Libre Nail Polish

NARS Splendor in the Grass Palette

NARS Sex Appeal Blush

NARS Albatross Highlighting Blush

NARS Angelika Blush

NARS Dolce Vita Blush

NARS x Guy Bourdin Cosmetic Pochette

NARS Fling Lip Set

NARS Dolce Vita Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

NARS Baroque Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil

NARS Damage Lipstick

NARS Roman Holiday Lipstick

NARS Crime of Passion Palette

NARS Deep Throat Larger Than Life Lipgloss

NARS Jezebel Eyeshadow

NARS Naiade Eyeshadow

NARS Pandora Eyeshadow

NARS Deep Throat Blush

NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder

NARS Voyeur Larger Than Life Eyeliner Set

NARS Via Appia Larger Than Life Eyeliner

NARS Santa Monica Blvd. Larger Than Life Eyeliner

NARS Blue Dahlia Larger Than Life Eyeliner

NARS Most Wanted Larger Than Life Eyeliner

NARS Via Veneto Larger Than Life Eyeliner

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