NARS x Man Ray Impassioned/Anna Love Triangle Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Impassioned/Anna

NARS Impassioned/Anna Man Ray Love Triangle ($24.00 for 0.17 oz.) contains a muted pink blush and deep pink lipstick. I felt the blush was slightly stiffer and harder to blend out compared to the full-sized version, while the lipstick was consistent with its full-sized version.

Value

A full-sized blush retails for $30.00 and contains 0.16 oz. or costs $187.50/oz. A full-sized Audacious lipstick retails for $34.00 and contains 0.14 oz. or costs $242.86/oz. The set contains $15.00 worth of blush and $19.43 worth of lipstick for a total value of $34.43.

Ingredients

Impassioned/Anna

LELimited Edition. $24.00.

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

84%

Total

Impassioned

Impassioned is a muted, medium pink with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-sheer color coverage that was buildable to medium coverage with two to three layers. This blush seemed like it would work better for fair complexions as it did not show up much on my light-medium skin tone. The texture was thin, slightly powdery, and seemed more reactive to any dampness on the skin (natural oils, still-drying foundation/primer, etc.) and would look splotchy and become hard to blend if the area wasn’t dry or powdered. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me.

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Zoeva Gentle Touch (P, $11.80) is lighter (90% similar).
Burberry S/S15 Runway (LE, $65.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Smith and Cult Cool Pink (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Burberry Misty (P, $42.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Whistle While You Werk (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Wayne Goss Sweetened (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Benefit Dandelion (PiP, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Pink Sprinkles (LE, $24.00) is darker (90% similar).
Illamasqua Naked Rose (P, $26.00) is darker (85% similar).
NARS Threesome (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$30.00/0.16 oz. - $187.50 Per Ounce

From NARS’ website, their blush formula is described as “beautifully pigmented” and “soft [and] blendable.” NARS' blushes, since they've been released in such a massive range of shades over the years, can vary from shade to shade to some degree. Most shades are pigmented with firmer, slightly stiffer consistencies that can also run on the thinner side, which allows greater control when picking up product but some of the more matte shades could be a bit more blendable or easier to work with.

Some of the more newly-released shades have softer, more yielding textures that are a bit creamier and are easier to blend out, though most of NARS' blushes are fairly blendable. The wear typically ranges from eight to nine hours with a few shades falling above or below this range.

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Impassioned

PPermanent. $30.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

73%

Total

Anna

Anna is a deep pink with subtle, neutral-to-warm undertones and a cream finish. The color payoff was opaque in a single stroke, and the lipstick applied evenly and smoothly across the lips without tugging as it had a creamy consistency. This shade lasted for five and a half hours and was non-drying on me.

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Pat McGrath Soft Core (P, $38.00) is warmer (95% similar).
NYX Whipped Caviar (P, $6.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
Milani I Am Fabulous (P, $6.99) is less glossy (90% similar).
Urban Decay Local (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Pastille (DC, $24.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Vervain (P, $55.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Off to Paris (LE, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Buxom Centerfold (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Prince Charming (LE, $9.00) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (85% similar).
Urban Decay Backtalk (DC, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$34.00/0.14 oz. - $242.86 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "one-stroke, full-coverage" pigmentation with a "soft matte finish" that is "long-lasting" and "hydrating." The formula is best characterized by its texture: creamy, smooth, and slightly denser/thicker on (but not heavy) compared to the typical lipstick formula. Most of the shades are opaque, while "weak" shades are more semi-opaque. The majority of the colors I've tested have applied evenly and smoothly with good glide and feel comfortable on my lips. They tend to last between four and six hours and was lightly hydrating to non-drying. There was no noticeable scent or taste.

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Anna

PPermanent. $34.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

NARS Impassioned/Anna Man Ray Love Triangle

NARS Impassioned Powder Blush

NARS Anna Audacious Lipstick

NARS Impassioned/Anna Man Ray Love Triangle

NARS Impassioned Powder Blush

NARS Anna Audacious Lipstick

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NARS x Man Ray Impassioned/Anna Love Triangle Review, Photos, Swatches

Impassioned/Anna

Value

Ingredients

Impassioned/Anna

LELimited Edition. $24.00.

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Impassioned

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Impassioned

PPermanent. $30.00.

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Anna

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Anna

PPermanent. $34.00.

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