NARS Spring 2009 Collection

After checking and rechecking the website every few days for a couple of weeks, NARS has finally put up their new spring collection. Just on first glance, I can see that the wait was worth it and there are several pieces that are already standouts for me. The description of the collection from the NARS website is right here, “A striking brick-red eye shadow, made infinitely more wearable in combination with a pearly white shadow or simple black liner, is tempered by a sweet, baby pink glossy lip; while eyes painted in pastel hues are a fitting match for a statement making berry lip. And everything should be paired with the only cheek for spring: sparkling and sculpted.”

Here we go…

Duo Eye Shadow - The same longwearing crease resistant formula as NARS single Eye shadow, in a series of uniquely paired color combinations. Worn together or alone, all duo eye shadows can be applied sheer or built up for a more dramatic effect. All powder eye shadows can be used wet or dry.
- Hula Hula - strawberry with gold particles and hazelnut with gold glitter particles
- Egea - frosted sage and smoky lilac
- Hungry Heart - iridescent gold ivory and pink sand with golden sheen

Single Eye Shadow - Longwearing, crease resistant color in sheer wearable formulas. All NARS eye shadows can be applied sheer or layered for a more dramatic effect. These richly pigmented powders blend effortlessly and can also be used wet for precisely lining the eyes.
- Grenadines - matte garnet
- Baby Girl - cotton candy with golden undertones and gold particles
- Night Sun - bright marigold with gold particles

Multiple Bronzer - The iconic NARS Multiple is now available in three bronzing shades to compliment every skin tone. This multi-use stick-style Bronzer is formulated to strengthen, support and repair the skin while creating an all-over warmth and contour for the entire face. Just like the original, ever-popular Multiple; the Multiple Bronzer can be used on the eyes, lips, cheeks or body. With an effort to stray away from the look of heavily matted skin, François Nars' Multiple has an oil free, cream to powder texture, which is safe for use on the entire face or the body.
- Cap Vert - medium to dark complexions with red undertones

Lipstick - A wide range of captivating shades designed to provide the look and style the color dictates.
- Shrinagar - metallic raspberry

Lip Gloss - Serious shine and sexy color in sheer, creamy and semi-sheer formulas. Extremely wearable and versatile shades may be worn alone or over other lip products for heightened drama.
- Sweet Revenge - sheer pink grapefruit

Duo Concealer - NEW! Since the skin on your face is not created equal, one shade of concealer may not suffice. The NARS Duo Concealer palette features two complementary shades to suit an array of complexions. The lighter shade brings brightness to the eyes, while the darker one can be used to blend directly with skin tone. Duo Concealer is lightweight but still able to provide smooth, opaque coverage to eradicate skin redness, imperfections, and under-eye shadows.
- Vanilla/Honey - fair complexions
- Custard/Ginger - light to medium complexions
- Praline/Toffee - medium to dark complexions

Multiple Duo - New! Two shades of the iconic NARS Multiple featured in one sleek compact. Each chic shade pairing can create countless combinations of healthy flushes and gentle shimmering effects for the eyes, cheeks, and lips. The easily blendable formula makes for mistake-proof application. Encased in a NARS signature black, mirrored compact.
- Orgasm/South Beach - peachy pink with shimmer/shimmering apricot

Well what all do I want from this collection? Pretty much all of it with the glaring exception of the Grenadines eye shadow shade. I especially love the Hula Hula and the Hungry Heart duos, the Baby Girl eye shadow, and the Sweet Revenge lip gloss. I am curious about the Duo Concealer, it reminds me a lot of Laura Mercier’s Secret Camouflage and I wonder how it stacks up to it in a quality comparison. I will definitely be making the trip to Sephora within the next few weeks to find out for myself.
photo courtesy of NARS