There’s a video review in this post, but if it’s not appearing, you can click here to watch it on YouTube.
Ya know, I never would have thought to wear icy mint with rose gold — never in a million years! — but because NARS is NARS, for some reason, they go together. Who knew?! I sure as heck didn’t.
I really appreciate how NARS gets me out of my usual color comfort zone, and it’s their unexpected color combos that I think make their seasonal collections some of the most interesting ones around.
This year for spring 2016 we get a small, succinct NARS launch of nine products — about half of them eye products, half lips products, and a powder blush — mostly in sweet rosy and beige tones.
There’s also that icy mint up in the mix and a shimmery blue for a fun, springy touch.
I tried something a little different with this video by filming my first impressions as I use each of the products.
Um…please excuse mah crazy hair! It’s been raining cats and kittens here in NorCal this week, and I haven’t wanted to bother, LOL!
The NARS Spring 2016 Nouvelle Vogue collection…
- Tarvos Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow, an icy mint ($29)
- Cressida Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow, a shimmering midnight blue ($29)
- Kari Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow, a soft rosy pink ($29)
- Hammamet Duo Eyeshadow, a matte beige and a bronze rose ($35, limited edition)
- Impassioned Blush, a pink orchid ($30)
- Instant Crash Lip Gloss, a soft shimmering apricot ($26, limited edition)
- Vida Loca Lip Gloss, a guava ($26, limited edition)
- Rosecliff Lipsticks, a soft rose ($28)
- Banned Red Lipstick, a mulled wine ($28)
- Available January 15 at NARS boutiques and narscosmetics.com, and February 1 at NARS counters
As always, thank you for watching!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Joyce says
I am so ready for Spring even though it’s only been a few days of winter over here. By the way, I love how the lip gloss looks on you. It’s a really nice “pick me up” shade.
breyerchic04 says
That blush looks incredible! I love blushbaby (and the other sheertone mac blushes), but haven’t found such a pretty orchidy color with that nice of a matte texture.
LindaLibraLoca says
Other than Orgasm I have no other NARS product in my collection. The colors don’t call me though, as most of the spring collections don’t. I have too many similar shades already, I guess.
Kiss & Make-up says
Just checked out the video! I really like how you used that blue as a liner and yeeees, Vida Loca looks pretty!
jessica says
I love your videos. You are soooo cute. <3
also I NEED tarvos. icy mint is my color!! yeah!
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Agata says
I am really liking this collection. I’d gladly wear all three eyeshadows and the blush and Banned red- I like how it’s muted red so it’s more wearable! Looking forward to the launch of this collection for sure!
lena says
i really like the video, and how you really tie up the collection and give context. moarrr!
oh and icy mint and rose gold? i am totally gonna try it out tomorrow!
karen says
this is just a test, doop-da-doo
Ashleigh says
I love you in blushed pinks, I think it looks so pretty! Vida Loca looks gorgeous and I’m really digging that blush too.
Bella says
Hi Karen
Love the lip gloss on you! So gorgeous!!!
Erin says
Rosecliff might be a good nude for me having that cool mauve undertone. I love Banned red on you. Impassioned is probably the only thing I’d get with Cressida being a little fussy to apply.
Alexis says
I’m testing the Hammamet duo today – so far I love it! The matte beige matches my eye lid perfectly so I can have that “nude” effect when wearing a statement lip.
Tatiana says
This was fun. I enjoyed watching you try these products out and giving us your impressions. Not sure how well any of it will work for me except for Banned Red. Oooh, I really like the look of that one.
Jennifae says
I absolutely adore Impassioned and Tarvos! So perfect for Spring!
onaluna says
OMG — your expressions are killing me. Especially the nonplussed look after trying the dual intensity as eyeliner. So funny.
The pink gloss looks awesome with your shading!
Curious — Is Kari semi-matte? Those dual-intensity shadows look metallic in photos online, but in your video, the Kari looks much softer.
Charlene says
Tarvos plus NARS Cleo’s dark teal color would be gorgeous.