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The NARS Fall 2016 Color Collection is entitled POWERFALL and is described by NARS Founder and Creative Director François Nars as a “refined combination of seasonal shades, signature colors and state-of-the-art textures for eyes, cheeks and lips.”
Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow ($29.00 // NARS Cosmetics). Three Dual-Intensity Eyeshadows are released within this collection in Antares (iridescent white gold), Rigel (shimmering rose gold) and Arcturus (shimmering deep indigo). I received the shade Rigel and it’s simply stunning to use as an overall wash of color on the lid, a pop at the inner corners or in the crease (as shown below). The Dual-Intensity Eyeshadows can be worn wet or dry and as you’ll see in the swatch of Rigel doing so gives it a metallic look.
Velvet Eyeliner ($24.00 // NARS Cosmetics). Nine Velvet Eyeliners are released within this collection in Black Moon (Black), Mambo (Rich Hazelnut), Curaçao (Turquoise Blue), Kalisté (Teal), London (Stormy Grey), Blue Lotus (Periwinkle), Last Frontier (Espresso), Las Pozas (White Pearl) and Darklight (Navy). I received two shades in Mambo and Blue Lotus and I found them to be smooth, creamy and pigmented. They were easy to apply to the lid and smudge out – but once they set they set for the day. As for the waterline I was able to wear both shades there with minimal fading after a few hours and a bit more by the end of the day.
The three products that were sent to me are swatched below on bare skin (no primer):
Below I’m wearing Rigel Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow at the crease of my eyes and blended up. I did put Blue Lotus on as a liner with this look but it didn’t coordinate so I smudged Tarte Smokeshow (from Tarte Tartelette In Bloom) on top of that, pushing upward with the brush to blend. Also, because I know someone will ask, the lip color is Christian Louboutin Loubilaque Lip Lacquer in Bikini. 😉
Other items available in this collection are Velvet Matte Lip Pencils ($26.00 // NARS Cosmetics) in Infatuated Red (garnet, limited edition), Consuming Red (bordeaux) and Contour Blushes ($42.00 // NARS Cosmetics) in Melina (Left Side: Café au lait; Right Side: Espresso) and Talia (Left Side: Light caramel; Right Side: Nutmeg).
What are your picks from NARS POWERFALL?
The NARS Fall 2016 Color Collection is available exclusively at NARS Boutiques and NARS Cosmetics on July 15, 2016; then August 1 at Sephora, department, and specialty stores.
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OMG, that shadow gives me life :O
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Ack… that shadow… I’m drooling – it’s totally a honey shade right there, must have.
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That eyeshadow is everything! What I’m in love with is that Louboutin lippie. I have to get one – or a dozen – someday.
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Omg these are just gorgeous!
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Rigel is SO pretty! Love shades like that! I was going to ask what lip shade you were wearing lol. That’s a super pretty pink!
LOL! I knew someone would 😉
The Rose Gold is so perfect for you. I remember when we did a Rose Gold makeup wars and you were the queen. Love the lipstick (don’t love the price!!).
MarciaF recently posted..LVX Serene nails of the day
LMAO Thank you!!
That eye shadow looks stunning and your eye look!
Thank you!
Oooh, I’m gonna ALL the eyeshadows!!
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Very very pretty! The liner look sooooo pigmented. And yes, the lip color is gorgeous! I didn’t know Louboutin had a makeup line – where’ve I been
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Louboutin just has lip stuff… WAY too expensive … but you know I needed just one 😉
Oh my gosh – those are gorgeous! Love me some NARS!