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Who says Summer can’t be sultry? NARS Adult Swim has plenty of vibrant color involved, but the two pieces that I gravitated towards immediately had me dying to play smoky and layer.
From this collection I received two pieces to share with you guys and, spoiler alert, they are fantastic. Especially when used together! Malacca Single Eyeshadow & Baalbek Eye Paint were made for each other. They also play well alone and with others, but they shine and pop when paired up.
Malacca Single Eyeshadow is described as an iridescent peacock. When swatched it’s got a brown base that is on the sheer side when used dry with a pop of blue/green to it, making this shade appear duochrome. Above is a photo taken with flash and below I held the shadow near a lamp with a daylight bulb so you can see more of the natural dimension.
Baalbek Eye Paint is described as bronze. It’s a blackened chocolate base with apparent gold glitter throughout giving it that bronze appearance. I love this as a base, as a liner… just live with me forever, okay?
For the EOTD using these products take a firm brush apply Baalbek all over the lid and into the crease as a base. Wait for it to dry completely and pat Malacca over top of Baalbek using the opposite side of the same brush. Next take a fluffy blending brush and blend Malacca through the crease and up towards the brow (but not the whole way). Finish up with a highlight shade at the inner corners or the eye and at the brow bone. I used MAC Grain Eye Shadow. Under the eye dash a bit of a blackened green liner (I used Chanel Le Crayon Kohl in Black Jade) and smudge Malacca underneath. Finish up with your fave mascara (I used Milani Total Lash Cover).
What are your picks from the NARS Adult Swim Collection?
The NARS Adult Swim Collection for Summer 2014 will be available beginning April 15, 2014 at NARS boutiques and on narscosmetics.com. Make sure to also watch for this collection to launch at stores like Sephora, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus at a later date.
Alice says
:0 That looks so stunning! I love how unique that colour is too!
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Laura My Newest Addiction says
Oh my gosh. That shade is to die for. I love how different it looks over different bases and wet vs dry!
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Honeygirlk says
This color on your is gorgeous – LOVE IT
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betzy carmona says
Such a pretty shade
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Allison says
Gorgeous shades, and they look so great on your eye! I would love to get them
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Lisa Heath says
Looks amazing on you! WOW!
Eugenia says
Such pretty colors!! Lovely eye ball as usual!
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Kristyn says
what a stunning eyeshadow shade, I want!
Heisenglossy says
Malacca wet is GORGEOUS!!!
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Justina says
I am just in love with that eyeshadow! So pretty!
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Nidia - Lit From Within says
Oh, wow, that Malaaca is gorgeous. Love it on you. Duochrome shadows are awesome.
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Ashley says
Adore the look you created. I am going to go ham at TMS Chicago and the NARS booth this June… =)
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Brooke says
I’m going to TMS in NYC and I was thinking the same thing LMAO
Olivia says
Fun duochrome! Looks great on you.
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Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
Wow, stunning! Love how you layered them.
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MarciaF (beauty info zone) says
This is stunning. I was wondering why they came out with dark shades for summer but you’ve shown why.
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Anastasia says
Gorgeous look, I love these colors on their own and together!
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Melody says
That is a gorgeous color!
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Cosmetics Aficionado says
I LOVE the eye look you created!
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Jamie @ Makeuplifelove says
OMG simply stunning color. Wow!!! Love it!!!
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Oksana says
I would like to try these shadows! Very excited to get one of my own.
Great review!
Phyrra says
OMG I love this look on you!
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Brooke says
Thank you!
Chic and Alluring says
Oooh, the eyeshadow is definitely beautiful, but I’m more intrigued by the eyeliner. 🙂
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Norah Salazar says
Such nicely layered green that looks so pretty on you 🙂
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Brooke says
Thank you!!
Amber says
oooh pretty! I was thinking it was going to be like MAC Club, but I like it much better! 🙂
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Brooke says
I thought the same! It’s similar, but the NARS feels a lot smoother/better formula.
Noelle says
Oh swoon! I knew I should’ve gotten these in my recent spending spree.
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Aleya Bamdad says
Gorgeous! I love the look you created.
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Brooke says
Thank you!!