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NARS NARSissist Smokey Eye Kit Swatches, Review + EOTD

August 5, 2014

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Getting smokey with NARS has never been easier with the launch of their latest eye kit, aptly named the NARSissist Smokey Eye Kit.

Inside is a small palette housing a trio of eyeshadows in Madrague I (left side of duo), Bali and Mekong. Accompanying the shades is a mini Via Veneto Larger Than Life® Eyeliner and a newly designed travel size Wide Contour Brush #43.

The palette has a trio of neutral shades to smoke out your eye as little or as much as you want to. With three shades and the term smokey maybe you don’t think you can do much, but you can do a day smoke (Madrague I), happy hour smoke (Bali) and night out smoke (Mekong) just by changing your lid color. The black liner works for all!

This set also includes travel sized versions of Via Veneto Larger Than Life Eyeliner and Wide Contour Brush #43. In the eye look way below I used the brush for Bali in the crease, but found it’s also nice for packing on the pigment to the lid (if you don’t mind a bit of fall-out). I love the NARS LTL Eyeliners, they’re always so smooth and easy to apply, but last all day.

The swatches below are (L-R) Madrague I (which blends in nicely with my skin tone), Bali, Mekong and Via Veneto.

 

For my EOTD I figured why not go as smokey as I wanna be? I primed the eye with NARS Smudge-Proof Eyeshadow base and then applied Via Veneto liner over the top lash line. Mekong eyeshadow is all over the lid. Bali is in the crease and blended up with Madrague I at the inner corners and also to to blend out the crease and highlight. The mascara is Urban Decay Perversion.

Also released (again!) with NARS Fall 2014 Gifting is the NARSissist Eyeshadow Palette which I have been enamored with since early this year. Will you be picking either of these palettes up?

The NARS NARSissist Smokey Eye Kit retails for $59.00 and is available at Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and narscosmetics.com.

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Comments

  1. Lisa Heath says

    August 7, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    I love the look of these. I think it’s a little dark for me, but they make amazing palettes
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  2. betzy carmona says

    August 7, 2014 at 2:34 am

    It looks like such an amazing kit
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  3. Anastasia says

    August 6, 2014 at 8:38 am

    That is such a versatile palette! Love it!
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  4. adeline L says

    August 6, 2014 at 7:38 am

    j’adore les teintes de cette palette

    Reply
  5. Brittany says

    August 6, 2014 at 7:16 am

    Such a sweet and powerful little palette, right?

    Reply
    • Brooke says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:23 am

      YES!

      Reply
  6. Kimmi @ The Plastic Diaries says

    August 6, 2014 at 4:10 am

    It looks like a really cute kit. I don’t know if I need it, but I kind of want it.
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  7. Sheila says

    August 6, 2014 at 4:05 am

    This kit is right up my alley. Gorgeous!

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  8. Honeygirlk says

    August 6, 2014 at 3:57 am

    I love your smoky eye. I think the palette is gorgeous… but man, I am just not a fan of Nars price tag… I know it’s worth it - but I just can’t see it. lol
    Honeygirlk recently posted..Comment on Once Upon a Time – Regina, The Evil Queen inspired Makeup Tutorial by Kimmi @ The Plastic DiariesMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:23 am

      Thank you! The shadows are pretty big. I love that this came with a decent brush too. So many palettes out there don’t.

      Reply
  9. Kath TheFabZilla says

    August 6, 2014 at 3:36 am

    I love your smokey brown eyeballs. I should’ve bought this palette instead
    Kath TheFabZilla recently posted..NARS Dual Intensity Eyeshadow (Cassiopeia) :: Review, Swatch, FOTDMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:23 am

      You should buy it ALSO 😉 I need to move to Hawaii so we can play beauty. Notice how I didn’t say you should move here, mostly because I need to live on an island.

      Reply
  10. Nidia - Lit From Within says

    August 6, 2014 at 3:14 am

    I love the shimmer in Mekong. Holy smokes!
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    • Brooke says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:22 am

      It’s so lovely!

      Reply
  11. Justina says

    August 6, 2014 at 1:51 am

    I am considering this for sure. It has been on and off of my wish list a few times now!
    Justina recently posted..July FavoritesMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:22 am

      Just do eeeet

      Reply
  12. Destany says

    August 6, 2014 at 12:05 am

    Oooh great smokey eye!

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    • Brooke says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:22 am

      Thanks ya 😉

      Reply
  13. Miranda says

    August 5, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    Wowo now that’s a sexy smokey eye!

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    • Brooke says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:22 am

      rawr, girl 😉

      Reply
  14. MarciaF (beauty info zone) says

    August 5, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    I think I have those 3 e/s shades separately. I’ll have to see if I can have a “happy” smoke. LOL
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    • Brooke says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:22 am

      Using them in a separate palette is like using a vapor cigarette!!! JK 😉 I just want you to buy the palette bahah

      Reply
  15. Phyrra says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    I love this kit
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  16. Ange says

    August 5, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    I’m not usually a smokey fan but I love everything about this palette!
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  17. Kimberly says

    August 5, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    You made an awesome look, my Dear!! A pencil liner like this is a ‘need’!
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    • Brooke says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:21 am

      Their liners are so fab. When I swatched them back when they first came out I was like meh, but they are AMAZING worn. That’s where they’re special. Also, funny story, I knew you could twist them up but I didn’t know the little sharpener came out the butt of it to get at the point and I tried to sharpen with a regular sharpener. Didn’t go so well 😉

      Reply
  18. Cindy (Prime Beauty) says

    August 5, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    There must be wrong with me because I’m just not thrilled with this palette. I bought some of the Fall 2014 collection instead.
    Cindy (Prime Beauty) recently posted..Comment on LORAC PRO Palette 2: Review, Pics, Swatches by Brooke @ Blushing NoirMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      August 6, 2014 at 9:20 am

      Fall 2014 is unparallelled. I am actually shopping for more of it online as we “speak”.

      Reply
  19. Jamie @ Makeuplifelove says

    August 5, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    I so totally need this. I am a neutral freak!!!! And these shades are gorgeous. I love the look you created!!
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  20. Leelo R says

    August 5, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    Gorgeous look and great palette!

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  21. Jess Scull says

    August 5, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    Gorgeous palette! And perfect to travel with!

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  22. Laura My Newest Addiction says

    August 5, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    i actually love this trio!
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  23. BeautyJudy says

    August 5, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    I love Nars. I’m going to pass on this, but I can’t wait to scope out fall. I love your eye look!
    BeautyJudy recently posted..Milani Color Statement Nail Polish Nail ArtMy Profile

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  24. Beautylymin says

    August 5, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    This looks AMAZING!

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  25. Erika says

    August 5, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Oh boy. I love the look of that trio. I only own one NARS product. A blush that I love like my own offspring. Methinks it is time to expand to eye shadow. Love your smokey eye. 🙂
    Erika recently posted..Review: Orly AblazeMy Profile

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  26. Kim says

    August 5, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    The colors in this palette are nice. I like the look you’ve created, too.

    Reply

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