NARS Callisto, Desdemona, and Subra Dual Intensity Eyeshadows: Swatches and Review

NARS has a "new" eyeshadow hybrid on the market. I use quotes with the word new, because it seems that everyone is putting out these cream/ powder hybrid products lately. That is great news for me, as I am having fun trying them all!

MNRS Dual Intensity shadows are powders that feel like a cream. They can be used both wet and dry.

I think the little squares are adorable, but I loathe the rubber packaging that gets dirty instantly.
Callisto is an icy pink tinged white. Desdemona is a deep burgundy with purple shimmer. Subra is a deep reddish brown.

Callisto is not my favorite. It tends to look too glittery, even when used dry. I do experience fallout, and when used wet, it becomes too metallic for my taste.

Desdemona goes on smoothly and builds up easily. It is a very unique color.

MAC Stylishly Merry is more fuchsia. Tom Ford Burnished Amber is lighter and redder.

Subra is pretty, and works most excellently as a liner when used wet. It is not a new color for me though.

MAC Round Midnight and Chanel Magic Night are both exact dupes of Subra.

Overall, I have mixed feeling about NARS Dual Intensity shadows. I like Desdemona and Subra, but Callisto was far too glittery for me. I will wait and see the rest in person before ordering any more. I would love to see how Phoebe and Dione perform in person.

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