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NARS is setting the Summer on fire with their upcoming release of the Dual-Intensity Eyeshadows. Shadows that are just as intense dry as they are wet. Luckily you’ll have twelve shades of said eye shadows to choose from, but really you should just buy them all (did I just spoil the ending?). The two shades that I have to share with you today are Desdemona and Himalia (but be ready for me to show you more once these officially launch)!
Packaging wise the colors are what we’re used to seeing with NARS products (black with white lettering), but they are smaller and completely square. On the top side is a small mirror while the bottom part is the eye shadow itself with a lined imprint. Sadly the imprinted design will disappear on first use.
From the Press Release:
NARS Cosmetics introduces the new Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow. Double-down with the new dual-application formula – apply dry for a sheer, airbrush-like finish with a luminous sheen or apply with a dampened brush for high-impact and intense, opaque color. Twelve ready-to-wear and rebelliously romantic shades transform your look with a riveting range from delicate peach pink to fierce black orchid.
Using NARS’ specially designed wet/dry eyeshadow brush, the ultra-soft and luxurious shadow glides on smoothly and easily for precise application.
Desdemona (rich shimmering burgundy)
Himalia (shimmering topaz)
I absolutely need MOAR SHADOWS from this line. Even dry the color payoff is fierce and I love how smooth and soft the formula is. These are obviously gorgeous when you apply them dry, but when you use them wet they deepen a shade and become slightly more metallic. When I wore these shades both wet and dry they lasted throughout the day without fading and creasing.
In the eye look below I used Himalia wet all over the lid and Desdemona wet at the outer V and through the crease, blending up. I used Himalia dry to blend out the crease and also under the lower lash line. The eye liner is NARS Carpates Eyeliner Stylo and the mascara is Too Faced Better Than Sex. I picked the mink lashes up at The Makeup Show this year from Flutter Lashes and they are the Ashlin set.
NARS Dual-Intensity Eyeshadows retail for $29.00 and will be available beginning July 1, 2014 at NARS boutiques and on narscosmetics.com.
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Also coming soon from NARS are some awesome items that are part of Summer Gifting 2014 and exclusive to Nordstrom!
NARS Cosmetics introduces three exciting new gifting items for Summer 2014. From cheeks to lips to nails, NARS exclusive sets of iconic color consume every thought, every look. Two limited edition lip/nail sets and one limited edition cheek palette heat up the season with color so rich and indulgent, fascination turns to fixation.
Uninhibited, $52 A trio of intrigue and seduction – Dolce Vita Lipstick, Lip Gloss and limited edition Nail Polish presented in a sleek black lacquered box.
Climax, $52 A fantasy of shocking pink in the legendary Schiap – featuring a Lipstick, limited edition Lip Gloss and Nail Polish housed in a matching pink, lacquered box.
Domination, $49 A rush of blush – delivering insatiable glamour for cheeks, this exclusive palette features three signature Blush shades (Orgasm, Laguna and Mistinguette) and Devotee Highlighting Blush.
I wants the Domination, you guys!
Your eye look is stunning and I’m totally with you. Domination will be mine! 🙂
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These look fabulous on you. And we are both in the same boat, I need MOAR too! =)
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I NEED Desdemona!
I love these new shadows. I got 4 of them at The Makeup Show.
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I wish they’d have had them in NYC!
I wouldn’t have picked up Desdemona if I saw it at the store, but you totally sold it to me. Gorgeous!
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I really like Himalia… it’s oober pretty. I love your eye looks too.
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Gorgeous shades!
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I love the look you came up with!
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The eye look is so pretty!!! 🙂
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Gorgeous look! Wow.
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They’re so pretty together.
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So absolutely gorgeous!
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This looks amazing on you!!!!
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These look amazing wet! Loving the burgundy shade
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Desdemona would look phenomenal on you!
What a gorgeous eye you created! Fabulous! And I want that Domination palette too
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Doesn’t anyone care about my lack of money? I want!!
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LOVE LOVE LOVE these shadows! I want Himalia!!!! You need Callisto next!
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On it!
I have used mine several times and the design still looks pretty!
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Maybe because I used mine wet? =\ The half I used is totally gone. Once I saw that I didn’t use the half that was still in tact because it’s so pretty!
I LOVE your look with the shadows!
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Ooh that Domination shall be mine. And quite possibly those 2 shadows too! I have never used Nars products but I can see that I need them. I love the eye look you created. I have a birthday coming up this summer and may just need them all!
Thank you, Cindi! Yes, NARS is definitely an awesome bday gift!