Summer Solstice
NARS Summer Solstice 9-Pan Eyeshadow PaletteNARS Summer Solstice 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($49.00 for 0.45 oz.) is a new, limited edition warm-toned color story that featured two matte shades and seven shimmer shades (which varied from softer, pearl-like sheen to higher sparkle). Most of the eyeshadows were pigmented, blendable, and wore well, though there were a few shades that worked better with a dampened brush or a fingertip or were prone a bit of fallout either during application or during wear.
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
Delirium
Delirium is a light copper with moderate, warm undertones–more of a copper, orange base paired with lighter, golden pearl throughout. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which adhered evenly and smoothly to bare skin. The texture was soft, lightly creamy but not thick or too thin, which made it easy to apply and blend out. This shade stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- UOMA Beauty Kush (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Love Glow (Prime) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Icon (DC, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Guardian Angels (DC, $5.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Muse #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Basic Instinct (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Rose Gold (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Push-up (2018) (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Gleam Girl (82) (P, $26.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Tantric (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Talc, Mica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Dune
Dune is a light-medium brown with warmer undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had opaque pigmentation paired with a soft, smooth texture that was slightly thin but not difficult to work with or to apply to bare skin. It wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Too Faced Coffee First (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cherub (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- LORAC Sandstorm (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Zoeva Eerily Empty (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Happy Glow Enhance) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Morphe Tan (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Burnt Sienna (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild My Glamour Squad #8 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Catatonic (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Abu (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Myristate, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Morongo
Morongo is a light, peachy gold with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had opaque color payoff in a single pass, which applied evenly to bare skin with slight fallout during the initial application. The texture was smooth, lightly emollient, and pressed firmly enough not to be a sparkle-bomb. It stayed on well for eight hours with light fallout over time.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Laura Mercier Rosegold (PiP, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Golden Mink #2 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Endless (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Shine (218M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Frostee (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wild Out (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Rose Quartz (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Fabric (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Laura Mercier Intense Rosegold (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Crave (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Talc, Isododecane, Mica, Diisostearyl Malate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
10
Pigmentation
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
Seven Heaven
Seven Heaven is a very light brown with a hint of warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage that applied evenly and blended out well but didn’t build up from its initial coverage-level. The texture was soft, slightly powdery but not prone to fallout. This shade lasted nicely for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Nova (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Bad Habit Delirious (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS St-Paul-de-Vence II (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Baby (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Seven Heaven (DC, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Kaja Nude Apricot (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Or Whatevah (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bare to Wear (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace San Jose (P, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cornelious (PiP, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
9
Pigmentation
8
Longevity
5
Application
Oro Grande
Oro Grande is a medium-dark bronze with warm, more orange undertones and a metallic sheen that looked almost “melted” when applied to bare skin. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a soft, smooth consistency that was thin but not difficult to pick up or to blend out. It wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Copperazzi (86) (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Citrine (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Copperized (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty North (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D708 Pinky Copper (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Cop a Pose (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Drill (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Desert Sun (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Ignite (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Good as Gold (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Talc, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Seduced
Seduced is a light, golden copper with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling finish. I’d recommend using this shade with a dampened brush or fingertip, which helped the sparkles to bind better with the base color and minimized fallout. Applied dry, there was light fallout during application–both in pressing it on and blending out the edges–as the texture was a touch drier than ideal. There were signs of fading and slight fallout after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- MAC Left You on Red (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dream Eyes (Prime) (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lola (248M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Save the Dance (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop TTYN (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Purple Haze #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Spiked (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Ignition (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Rich #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Warm Weather (DC, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Talc, Polyethylene, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Cetyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain/Peut Contenir/(+/-): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
10
Pigmentation
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
Sunstorm
Sunstorm is a light-medium, coppery red with warm undertones and flecks of pink and gold micro-sparkle. The consistency was slightly denser and a bit thick, so I’d recommend using a dampened brush to pick up product and be able to smooth it out more evenly and more easily on bare skin. It had opaque pigmentation that lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Save It For Later (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Limoncello (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- LORAC Sandbar (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Anomalia (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Gold Nectar (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Copper (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Boss Lady (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Smokey #6 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Alloy (312DC) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Tarte Jewel (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Diisostearyl Malate, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Dimethicone, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
10
Pigmentation
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
Thar
Thar is a medium brown with subtle, warm reddish undertones and a pearly sheen. The eyeshadow had mostly opaque color coverage that applied well to bare skin as it looked almost “melted” after a minute. The texture was more firmly-pressed into the pan and seemed slightly thin, but it picked up well with a dry brush and had great adhesion. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Viseart Balmy (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Bronze (P, $28.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia B2 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Icon Diva Eyes #2 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Classy and Sassy (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Strong (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Screw It (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Truffle (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Gorgeous Glowing Beauty #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Sand Tropez (Faerie Fayre) (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Phenoxyethanol , Cetyl Dimethicone, Tin Oxide, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Indian Wells
Indian Wells is a medium-dark red with strong, warm orange undertones and flecks of finer copper pearl throughout. It had a denser, more emollient consistency, so it tended to apply better with a fingertip or dampened brush. It worked decently with a dry brush really pressed and patted on, but the blending was more challenging with a dry brush. It had opaque pigmentation that lasted nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Pat McGrath Crimson Fire (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- MAC Flame-boyant (PiP, $17.00) is more shimmery, brighter (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Love Love (LE, $6.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Lydia (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Kevyn Aucoin Heat (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Bottle Service (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Wiggalese (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Clove (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Supersonic (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Afterparty (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.04 oz. – $475.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “rich, high-impact color” that is “lightweight” and has “increased blendability.” Like most larger ranges, there are winners and losers, and some of how they perform can be related to the type of finish. The mattes are soft, slightly dusty in the pans (or not at all) with medium to opaque, often buildable, color coverage. The satin and metallics tend to be smoother, more blendable, and more pigmented with less effort; NARS does the these lower shimmer finishes particularly well, which just looks “melted” on the skin as they lay down so smoothly and have a great shine.
Most shades applied better on my lid than swatched on my arm, which has been something seen across NARS’ eyeshadows for years and didn’t change with the recent update to their powder eyeshadow formula. On average, they lasted between seven and nine hours on me without primer. They did apply well over primer and stayed on well for 14 hours with minimal fading.
Worth noting: the updated formula and packaging resulted in a product decrease from 0.07 oz. per pan to 0.04 oz. The single eyeshadows received a more noticeable price drop (from $24 to $19) but the duo eyeshadows could be priced better (from $36 to $35).
Browse all of our NARS Eyeshadow (2018) swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Isododecane, Triethylhexanoin, Polyethylene, Magnesium Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain/Peut Contenir/(+/-): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Mica.
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8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
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