NARS Dual Intensity Eyeshadow
I don’t like Mondays but this Monday gone put a smile on my face when I dropped into NARS’ EYEconic Pop-Up Studio at Space NK’s boutique on Broadwick Street for the launch of the new Dual Intensity Eyeshadow*.
There are 12 flattering shades to reel you in and the ‘dual’ purpose comes from a new dual-application formula that you can apply dry for a sheer, airbrush-like finish with a luminous sheen or wet with a dampened brush for high-impact and intense opaque colour.
The texture is cream yet they dry to a powdery finish and by adding a drop of H2O it intensifies the colours even more. They’re pigmented enough when dry so imagine how insane they are when wet plus the product is blendable when damp too. And one more thing…no eyeshadow primer needed.
The Dual Intensity eyeshadows are so easy to work with and hardly need any pressure to pack the colours on the lids, as I discovered when a NARS make-up artist demonstrated the product on me.
Normally I’ve found cream-to-powder eyeshadows’ pay out to be pretty meek but NARS’ Dual Intensity eyeshadows really do live up to the name and you can achieve a dramatic, smokey look just with dry application.
The complete range of shades are:
♥ Andromeda (alabaster)
♥ Europa (gossamer pink peach)
♥ Dione (metallic champagne beige)
♥ Cassiopeia (iridescent electric pink)
♥ Callisto (icy pink silver)
♥ Desdemona (rich shimmering burgundy)
♥ Himalia (shimmering topaz)
♥ Lysithea (shark grey)
♥ Sycorax (black)
♥ Phoebe (deep shimmering amethyst)
♥ Giove (navy)
♥ Subra (black orchid)
The packaging is solid, secure and sexy but then again this is nothing new with NARS because the packaging is always the bomb. The difference with these babies are they contain a magnet within to shut the lids down firmly so you needn’t worry about them accidentally opening up in your make-up bag.
It adds a nice touch when the product looks and feels good to touch but unlike some big named brands, NARS (in my experience) has never compromised on product quality. I just know these are going to a hit.
The eyeshadows (£21) with a special Wet/Dry Eyeshadow Brush designed for use with these (£23) are exclusive to Space NK now and until 8th July the NARS’ Artistry Team will be hosting a series of events and demonstrations on Broadwick Street. If you would like to try the new shadows, you can book an appointment at the NARS EYEconic Pop-Up Studio on 020 7734 3734.
From 1st August these Dual Intensity Eyeshadows will be available nationwide and also from www.narscosmetics.co.uk.
If you want to see how these look, I’ll be post the results very soon. Make sure you’re following me on Twitter, Bloglovin’ or Pippet so you don’t miss it!
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