This summer collection looks very different from the few collections that I have looked at so far and very different from the traditional style of summer collection. In this collection, I see some of the more traditional warm, summery shades mixed with a group of shades that would be more appropriate for the weeks going into the fall season. This collection is appears to be a mix of true summer products and shades and ones that would be saved until the very end of the season. I am not quite sure how I feel about some of the deeper shades in this collection since I wouldn't really wear them until fall and I will need to buy them now in order to avoid sell-out. I will have to determine what is worth buying early and hoping that it will match what I plan to buy for the fall. I am a bit on the fence about this collection at the moment...
The newest from NARS!
Trio Eye Shadow - A trio of harmonious color combinations of eye shadow shades. Worn alone of together, all Trio Eye Shadows feature micro-fine powders that are highly pigmented, longwearing, and crease resistant. Color glides on smoothly, evenly, and blends effortlessly. True color application. Can be applied dry or with a dampened brush for stronger intensity. Multi-function - use for shading, lining, or highlighting the eyes.
- Ramatuelle - silver/icy peach/apricot
Duo Eye Shadow - Modern, unique, sometimes unexpected color combinations of eye shadow shades. Worn alone or together, all Duo Eye Shadow shades feature micro-fine powders that are highly pigmented, longwearing, and crease resistant. Color glides on smoothly, evenly, and blends effortlessly. The effects can be subtle or smoldering - the options are endless. True color application. Can be applied dry or with a dampened brush for stronger intensity. Multi-funtion - use for shading, lining, or highlighting the eyes. Classic, neutral, and fashion-forward shade pairings.
- Marie-Galante - iridescent orchid/iridescent regal blue
Sheer Lipstick - A beautifully sheer formula infused with ingredients to improve the condition of the lips. Sheer, long lasting color pigments have been suspended in this translucent formula to provide a sophisticated shine. Lightweight formula glides on smoothly. Lush shade range. Patented blend of conditioners and antioxidants hydrate, nourish, and protect lips.
- Vendanges - sheer grape
Velvet Matte Lip Pencil - The application of a lipstick combined with the convenience of a pencil in a jumbo crayon design. Lips are instantly saturated with rich pigments and a velvety matte finish. The long lasting, non-drying formula is enriched with emollients for a creamy texture, while a combination of unique silicones entures long lasting, seamless color for hours. Use for lining, all-over lip color, or pairing with another lip product. Rich, vivid shades. Enriched with Vitamin E. Convenient, easy application.
- Never Say Never - lilac rose
Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil - Gorgeously glossy color in a jumbo lip pencil. Spectacular shine in an innovative, lightweight formula and enriched with Vitamin E plus a blend of moisture-rich hyaluronic spheres that make lips appear fuller. Ultra smooth, buttery feel on lips. Contains Vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, and phytosterol esters: ingredients known to moisturize, increase hydration, and improve barrier funcation. Convenient, easy application.
- Buenos Aires - nude beige pink
Blush - The ultimate authority in blush, NARS offers the industry's most iconic shades for cheeks. Natural, healthy-looking color that immediately enlivens the complexion. A light application of even the highest-intensity hues delivers a natural-looking flush. Silky texture in matte and shimmering shades. Micronized powder ensures a soft, blendable application. Iconic NARS shades.
- Liberte - burnished apricot
Pure Matte Lipstick - Bright. Bold. Perfectly matte. This super-rich lipstick provides high-impact payoff: an ultra-pigmented, long-wearing formula that glides on effortlessly with comfortable wear. Contains Wild Mango Butter, known to provide advanced moisturizing properties to repair dryness and scaling. Long-wearing application. Enriched with Vitamin E and acai oil for antioxidant benefits.
- Moscow - strawberry red
Soft Touch Pencil - Soft Touch Shadow Pencils provide easy, portable, long-wearing application. These jumbo sized pencils have versatile funcationality to shade the lid, line, or highlight the eye. Smooth, creamy texture delivers a smooth, velvety feel to the eye and make for easy blending and an ideal base for for layering with a powder shadow for increased color intensity. Portable application. Smoth, creamy, long-wearing formula. Easy and seamless blending. Ideal base for layering with powder eye shadows to increase color intensity.
- Calabria - shimmering plum
Nail Polish - Fashion-forward and classic NARS Nail Polish shades impart incredible luster and prolonged gloss retention with UV protection to prevent polish discoloration. An advanced polymer system provides extended wear and a durable, chip-resistant finish. Modern, iconic shades. Long-wearing, chip-resistant. Toluene, formaldehyde and DBP free.
- Trouville - seashell pink
This is one of the few collections from NARS that I don't love every single piece of, nor did I think that I would when I first looked at the collection photos. This might be one of the first seasons in the past few years where I don't go crazy for NARS and add half of the collection to my monthly Most Wanted list. The only piece that I really like from this collection is the one that I have pictured, the eye shadow trio. I will use all of the shades in this trio, however I do not see myself pairing the silver with the two warmer neutrals. I would also like to purchase the Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in the Buenos Aires shade, this will work well for a natural look this summer and then late on against strong eye makeup looks throughout the fall and winter. The last piece that I will buy for the summer is the nail polish shade, the shimmering pink is exactly what I have been buying recently and I want to add this pretty shade to my collection.
The only piece of the deeper shades that I want is the Pure Matte Lipstick in Moscow, it is a true strawberry red that I will wear at night in the summer months and then will wear a lot during the fall. The rest of the deeper shades aren't really my cup of tea so I will be skipping over these and looking more at the fall trends before I decide what to add to my collection for that season.
Not my favorite NARS collection but I still have a few pieces that I would like to pick up from it. I am more looking forward to the early May release of the NARS and Thakoon Nail Polish line...
photo courtesy of NARS
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