Brunette Beauty

Packaging: This is a hand sized flat squeeze tube. The actual tube is clear, allowing the shade to be seen with simple NARS text. The lid is a matte black with a tiny opening dispensing a tiny amount, depending on how much pressure is applied. The packaging is basic but it works for the products texture and use as suiting the overall feel of the NARS brand. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Copacabana - glistening pearl. Pink and cool undertones, micro glitter, medium pigmentation. Available in 4 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin and smooth liquid. It can be applied using your preferred tool, but I'd suggest start with your fingers first. There is a 30 second window once on the skin to blend out. After this time it doesn't seem too tacky. It is easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. This gives such a radiant glow to the skin. It is definitely buildable if you want more of an impact or use a very tiny amount for a natural look. Layer this unde...

Packaging: The lipgloss comes in the standard NARS packaging which is in a little case of black corrugated cardboard and then in a NARS black cardboard packaged box. The lipgloss itself is rectangular in shape with a soft, matte finish to the lid that has white 'NARS' text. The bottom portion is clear smooth plastic. The applicator wand is long and has a doe foot built in. Smell/Taste: Vanilla. Colour: Chelsea Girls - pink beige creme. Available in 31 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a smooth and thick  gloss. It's a bit goopy but not  sticky or stringy. M.A.C  lip glosses  are  defiantly  sticky. The goopy factor is a magnet for fly away hair, it just It's easy to apply using the doe foot applicator. I have found the milky shade 'nucleus' to settle into my lip lines. That is typical with more creamer based colours on me though. The longevity is 2-3 hours as it disappears when it comes into contact with food...

Packaging: The blush comes in the standard NARS packaging which is a black corrugated cardboard slip inside a NARS cardboard packaged black box with white text. The jumbo size is about palm size, the same as their pressed crystal powder and larger then a standard blush. The compact has a soft velvet matte finish  with a snap closure with white 'NARS' text and specific to the jumbo size; a finer 'orgasm' shade name text centred in the middle of 'NARS.' Some people find it hard to keep clean as with use, loose powder catches onto the outside. It also has a clear plastic divider but instead of the black 'NARS' text, it has a coloured 1950's inspired woman. The inside lid features a full width mirror and specific to the jumbo size; faint white '#whatmakesyoublush' text. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Orgasm -  P eachy pink with gold shimmer. Sheer to medium pigmentation with a satin finish. Formula/ Texture: This is...

Packaging: The powder comes in the standard NARS packaging which is in a NARS cardboard packaged black box, however unlike the blushes this is has it's own sleeve, sponge puff . Nice touch but not something I'll use. The compact has a soft velvet matte finish  with a snap closure and standard white  'NARS' text on the front. It is larger and the size of your hand. Some people find it hard to keep clean as with use, loose powder catches onto the outside. It also has a clear plastic divider with black 'NARS' text on top of the powder itself to capture loose powder and a full width mirror on the inside of the lid. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Translucent - white in the pan. When swatched, hardly any colour comes off. It takes multiple swatches for pigmentation to build up and then still sheers out. I can see very fine micro glitter in the swatch but can't see this translated to the face. Formula/ Texture: This is a very ...

Packaging: Short rubberised feel, matte black tube with thin white NARS text wrapped around the cap. The tube feels a little wider and thus more substantial then a typical short, square tube. The cap does snap on securely with a thud. The matte black continues to the mechanics inside which holds a standard bullet with a slanted tip. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Scarlett Empress - Deep purple berry with warm undertones. Full pigmentation with a semi matte finish. Available in 32 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin, smooth and creamy consistency. It glides so effortlessly on the lips with no tugging or skipping at all. It feels lightweight and comfortable on the lips. It is easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. I didn't experience any bleeding or feathering but with a dark colours, I do always use a clear/transparent lip liner. A liner coloured closer to this shade will help this look perfect for longer. This did transfer a bit onto food an...

Packaging: Black rubberised square compact.  The same feel and look of NARS. It's the same size of a standard single eyeshadow pan but slimmer, with the lid a magnetic closure, white NARS font on the front and full size mirror underneath the lid. The lid opens up 120 degrees and is thinner width then the bottom of the compact. The pan is so much smaller then the compact with a 5mm packaging border. The powder does have a geometric lined pattern on it. Smell/Taste: None. Colour: Himalia - bronze taupe with warm undertones and soft gold shimmers. Shimmer finish and intense pigmentation. Available in 16 shades Formula/ Texture: This is thin, buttery and smooth. It's easily applied and super easy to blend out. There may be some fall out if too much product is picked up so make sure to tap the bush to loose the excess. It's easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. These last so very long on me and that's without primer! Overall I can get 14 ho...

Packaging: This comes in the standard NARS packaging which is a little case of black corrugated cardboard and then in a NARS cardboard packaged black box with white text.  The bottle is a long rectangle frosted glass shape with a black velvet cap and a pump and black text. The pump dispenses a small droplet which is great for controlled use. Smell: None. Colour: Mont Blanc Light 2 - light beige with yellow undertones. Satin finish with medium buildable coverage. Available in 20 shades. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin, runny and smooth consistency. It's lightweight on the skin which is easily applied and best blended quickly in sections. NARS suggest to use your fingers for the warmth to blend this, It's easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. It doesn't settle into fine lines, oxidise, emphasise pores, create a white cast in photos, break me out or cause skin irritations. The formula is oil free! It does skin into the skin and not cre...

Packaging: The lipgloss comes in the standard NARS packaging which is in a little case of black corrugated cardboard and then in a NARS black cardboard packaged box. This collection has neon pink text which is on the lid not bottom part of the gloss. The lipgloss itself is rectangular in shape and it feels soft and has a matte finish to the lid. The bottom portion is clear smooth plastic. The applicator wand is long and has a doe foot built in. Smell/Taste: Vanilla. Colour: Nucleus - beige pink with warm undertones Glow Pink - purple with warm undertones Mezmer - neon pink Nebulous - neon orange Formula/ Texture: This is a smooth and thick  gloss. It's a bit goopy but not  sticky or stringy. M.A.C  lip glosses  are  defiantly  sticky. The goopy factor is a magnet for fly away hair, it just It's easy to apply using the doe foot applicator. I have found the milky shade 'nucleus' to settle into my lip lines. That is...

Packaging: The blush comes in the standard NARS packaging which is a little case of black corrugated cardboard and then in a NARS cardboard packaged black box. The compact has a soft velvet matte finish  with a snap closure . This collection is differentiate with the neon pink 'NARS' text on the front. Some people find it hard to keep clean as with use, loose powder latches onto the outside. It also has a clear plastic divider on top of the powder itself to capture loose powder and a mirror on the inside of the lid. Smell: None. Colour: Starscape - neon pink with cool undertones. Matte finish with buildable pigmentation. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin, smooth powder. It takes no effect to apply using a brush and a light hand. It's easy for this colour to look overdone with out proper control. A stippling or small less dense brush is recommended. It's easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. I find this to perform the same as the o...

Packaging: Palm sized black opaque plastic squeeze tube. The cap is sturdy with the opening 4mm wide. It is a lot smaller then I had anticipated compared to other brands of primer. Smell: None. Colour: White in high density. Clear when rubbed in. Formula/ Texture: This is a smooth, thin moisturising liquid. It glides onto the skin and takes no time in absorbing up. Using a small amount I concentrate this around the centre of my face and smoothing out onto my cheeks. I find this is the area where foundation can start to fade the first. As it absorbs into the skin it has a really good hold for foundation. Pores are slightly reduced but it adds a more mattify finish to the skin reducing shine honestly through out the day. I find it to work well with loose mineral powder as well as the typical liquid foundations. I do like how the formula i s   alcohol free, non-comedogenic, dermatologist tested, synthetic and fragrance free. I defiantly have...

Packaging: This comes in the standard NARS packaging which is in a little case of black corrugated cardboard and then in a NARS black cardboard packaged box with white text. It's a rectangle plastic tube; bottom portion is clear with black 'NARS' text and the top portion is the black rubberised feel material typical with NARS with a doe foot applicator on the end. Smell: None. Colour: Medium 1, Custard - medium beige with yellow undertones. Opaque pigmentation with a natural finish. Formula/ Texture: This is a smooth, thin liquid. It's easy to apply and blend in with either a brush or fingers. I haven't found it to crease, transfer, smudge, settle into fine lines or oxidise on me. The longevity is great, getting 10+hrs wear before I notice fading around the nose. I don't think the formal is oil free but it hasn't broken my skin out nor dried it out. As I mentioned previously, this has great coverage. The pigmented colour re...

Packaging: Rubberized feel pencil with shiny and smooth colour at the end. A matte pencil is easily distinguished by the type of colour pattern at the end of the pencil which is a solid block of colour that is the shade of the pencil. It's topped off with a rubberized sturdy cap. Smell: None. Colour/Taste: Never Say Never - pink lilac with cool undertones. Sex Machine - pink mauve with a very slight silver shimmer with cool undertones. Opaque pigmentation with a matte finish. Available in 19 shades. Formula/ Texture: It has a thick creamy texture that is dry. It is lightweight and comfortable on the lips. No filling into the lines on the lips either. It is vitamin E enriched so it's a tad moisturising. It is a little stiff to apply. The longevity last for 4 hours as the matte finish makes the colour act sort of similar to a stain where it lingers. It can be topped with a lipgloss if desired. It is easily to remove with a basic...

Packaging: Rubberized feel pencil with shiny and smooth colour at the end. A gloss pencil is easily distinguished by the type of colour pattern at the end of the pencil which is a solid black end with a small colour strip that matches the shade of the pencil. It's topped off with a rubberized sturdy cap. Smell: None. Colour/Taste: Happy Days - pink coral infused with gold shimmer (that I can't see). Medium pigmentation with a gloss finish. The colour is defiantly buildable. The shine in this is unbelievable - it's shiny and gorgeous! Available in 10 shades. Formula/ Texture: It has a creamy, ultra buttery and smooth texture. It's lightweight and comfortable on the lips. No filling into the lines on the lips either. It is vitamin E enriched so its moisturising. It's easy to apply as it literally glides onto the lips. The longevity is 4hrs but the shine disappears when it comes into contact with food or drink. It's easy to...

Packaging: Rubberized feel pencil with shiny and smooth colour at the end. A satin pencil is easily distinguished by the type of colour pattern at the end of the pencil. This is a block of colour that is the shade of the pencil a thin black strip and thin colour strip. It's topped off with a rubberized sturdy cap. Smell: None. Colour/Taste: Biscayne Pink - pink guava but I would describe it as more of a beige/ muted coral with warm undertones. Timanfaya - intense orange with a hint of red with cool undertones. Opaque pigmentation with a satin finish. This is the best aspect that I love about this finish. Available in 13 shades.     Formula/ Texture: It's a smooth and creamy texture It's lightweight and comfortable on the lips. It is vitamin enriched so I find it to be moisturising and easy to apply. Longevity is 6 hours but the sheen disappears when it comes into contact with food or drink. It can be topped with a lip product fo...

Packaging: Black cardboard box with black congregated cardboard inside incasing the actual product. The trio itself is enclosed in a solid material case with a black hard cotton exterior with thin black 'NARS' writing. The compact is actually a zip around enclosure with NARS engraved on the zip handle. Inside the case the top portion of the case is a mirror, with the bottom being the powders. Packaging is handy and great for travel. Smell: None. Colour: Left- Orgasm blush- peachy pink with gold shimmer Middle- Albatross highlighter- icy white with silver sheen Right- Laguna bronzer- light brown with cool undertones These have sheer pigmentation with Laguna the most pigmented and all with a frost finish. The colour is easily built up. L-ELF Bronzer  M-Albatross    R-Laguna L-Orgasm           R-ELF Blush T...

Packaging: This comes in the standard NARS packaging which is a little case of black corrugated cardboard and then in a NARS cardboard packaged black box.  The bottle is a square frosted glass shape with a black velvet matte screw off lid. The opening of the foundation is quite large so the amount of product that is dispensed varies depending on the force used to tip the bottle up. Therefore I do strongly recommend using caution. A pump nozzle would be so much better for this product and I know NARS sell this separately online but in terms of ease of use it would make the foundation packaging that much easier to work with. Smell: None Colour: Deauville (light 4) - light beige with neutral undertones. Light to medium coverage with a matte finish. Buildable. It looks very yellow when it's swatched but when blended into the skin it matches my skin tone perfectly!!...

Packaging: The blush comes in the standard NARS packaging which is a little case of black corrugated cardboard and then in a NARS cardboard packaged black box with white text. The compact has a soft velvet matte finish  with a snap closure with white 'NARS' text . Some people find it hard to keep clean as with use, loose powder catches onto the outside. It also has a clear plastic divider with black 'NARS' text on top of the powder itself to capture loose powder and a full width mirror on the inside of the lid. Smell: None. Colour: Orgasm - P eachy pink with gold shimmer. Sheer to medium pigmentation with a satin finish. It is made with transparent pigments for a sheer, soft, natural look once out of the pan meaning it can easily be built up. Available in 10 shades. Texture/ Formula: The blush has a smooth, fine and velvety feel. It is easy to remove with a basic makeup wipe.  I apply this with a MAC168 Angled Brush for controlled appli...

I had heard that this NARS lipgloss is the colour to have that gives you a nice nude-y pink that suits everyone. The perfect colour to slip on that complements any type of makeup. So I thought I'd give it a try. Packaging: The lipgloss comes in the standard NARS packaging which is in a little case of black corrugated cardboard and then in a NARS black cardboard packaged box with white text. As for the lipgloss itself, the container is rectangular in shape and it feels soft and has a matte finish to the lid. The bottom portion is clear smooth plastic. The applicator wand is long and has a doe foot built in. Smell/Taste: I can only smell any hint of a smell when I put the doe foot applicator right up to my nose and it smelt kinda plastic-y. On the lips however no smell. Taste wise nothing disgusting just a normal lip product. Colour: Turkish Delight - light pale pink. Sheer pigmentation with a gloss finish. I think this is a nice nude lip colour. Ava...