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The Uber-Luxe NARS Pro Brush Collection

May 11th, 2017 by Karen 9 Comments

nars pro brush collection
The new NARS Pro Brush Collection

I don’t even know where to start with the NARS Pro Brush Collection. The face brush is $95… I mean, I can’t. I just can’t. Almost $100 for a single brush is craziness to me. I thought a $38 Chanel eye brush was stressful!

I received these brushes as press samples, so I didn’t purchase them on my own. Because if I had, I would be the type of person who drives to Petco to buy Tabby’s gravy in a tricked-out Mercedes with those automatic side mirrors that collapse down like Transformers.

I am not that person… I drive a six-year-old Mazda.

If I were that type of person, though, I would consider getting one, or maybe two, of the uber-luxe, shockingly soft brushes in this collection. (Note: I was so shocked by how soft these were that I couldn’t keep it to myself. I had to have El Hub try them.)

Would I get all eight, though? No, not unless Tabs scores a big kitty modeling contract.

Again, the #1 Finisher powder brush is $95. The most “affordable” brush (air quotes) in the collection is a small angled eye brush called the #8 Small Sculptor, and it’s still $45.

There are eight brushes in all, most of them face brushes, with a couple of eye brushes in there as well.

The NARS Pro Brush Collection breakdown

  • #1 The Finisher ($95) — A large and fluffy brush ideal for buffing and blending powder formulas.
  • #2 The Brightener ($95) — A large, teardrop-shaped brush that specializes in highlighting and all-over blending with a weightless touch.
  • #3 The Intensifier ($85) — A medium-sized brush designed for creating defined cheek looks.
  • #4 The Sculptor ($85) — A medium-sized, angled brush ideal for sculpting, diffusing and dispersing fluid formulas.
  • #5 The Small Brightener ($55) — A small, teardrop-shaped brush with a weightless touch, ideal for highlighting eyes and other small areas on the face, like the bridge of the nose, Cupid’s bow and cheekbones.
  • #6 The Small Intensifier ($55) — A small, domed-shaped brush ideal for targeted contouring on the nose, in the crease, and on other small areas of the face.
  • #7 The Flat Intensifier ($55) — A small, flat makeup brush ideal for focused effects on the eyes and brows with powder formulas, and also for eyeshadow artistry, defining brows and setting under-eye concealer.
  • #8 The Small Sculptor ($45) — A small angled makeup brush ideal for adding dimension — with liquid and cream formulas — to small areas around the eyes and lips.

— Paraphrased from NARS PR

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From the top: NARS #1 The Finisher ($95), #2 The brightener ($95), #3 The Intensifier ($85) and #4 The Sculptor ($85)

According to NARS, the brushes are made in Japan and bound by hand. They’re certainly fancy-looking, right? And the brush heads feel supernaturally soft, which I’d expect for brushes in this price range. I don’t feel a trace of scratchiness. None. These are like rolling around naked on fancy silk sheets. So luxurious!

When I hold the handles in my paw, they also feel sturdy and perfectly balanced. Neither too heavy, nor too light. They feel like they could be heirloom pieces you could pass down from one generation of makeup lover to the next.

What? Am I the only one who’d do that? I’d totally do that!

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NARS #5 The Small Brightener ($55), #6 The Small Intensifier ($55), #7 The Flat Intensifier ($55) and #8 The Small Sculptor ($45)

Are there other good makeup brushes out there that cost less? Yes, there are. I think with these, you’re mostly paying for the ultra-soft bristles, the fact that they’re handmade, and the NARS logo on the handles.

nars pro brush collection in hand
Sooo soft!

If you decide to get one, I really like the super soft #5 Small Brightener Brush (the pointy highlighter brush). I think it’s the most versatile. You could use it as a precision highlighting brush, a brush to apply setting powder under your eyes, or as a face powder brush to do specific spot placement (like down the sides of the nose). Plus, at $55, it’s practically a steal compared to the other brushes in the set.

If you want to feel these up in person, they’re available now at NARS Boutiques and the NARS website.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

The Uber-Luxe NARS Pro Brush Collection / Originally published May 11th, 2017

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  1. Erin says

    May 11th, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    NARS STAHP.
    Erin recently posted … NARS x Charlotte Gainsbourg Lip Tint

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  2. Eleni says

    May 11th, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    Nars brushes ?. But, Gosh, these are very pricey, I cannot justify the expense. If I didn’t have enough brushes maybe I’d get one? Maybe. I’ve been eyeing this kitten paw Suqqu blush brush for years now, I’d have to see how these compare in softeness etc. Still, can’t get myself to spend that much on a brush…
    Eleni recently posted … MAC Fruity Juicy Review: My picks from the summer 2017 collection!

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    • MJ says

      May 17th, 2017 at 5:08 am

      Between Nars and Suqqu, the Suqqu will still be the softest, i can pretty much guarantee it. It’s squirrel hair and made by Chikuhodo, i don’t think they can be beat (except by the Chikuhodo Z series). Rae Morris used to have blue squirrel brushes that are fantastic but they’ve just released their new updated line and i think they’re all goat now.
      However, RMK does have squirrel hair brushes and they are almost identical to Suqqu… i should know, i own both the face and blush brushes in both brands. They’re also cheaper.
      Hope this helps 🙂

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  3. Sarahc says

    May 11th, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    The cheapest one is $45???? Too rich for my blood but I would be all over these when I hit Powerball. Yes when. 🙂

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  4. LK says

    May 12th, 2017 at 4:14 am

    It does seem shocking to me whenever somebody makes Chanel brushes look cheap! Got such a collection I don’t think I could possibly justify getting any of these… Plus, erm… about the last lust list… I mentioned I really wanted the Tom Ford Le Soleil brush… Well, umh… it may or may not be sitting with the other stuff in my collection just now… *big grin*.
    But there is nothing like a super-soft brush caressing your face. *Nothing!*
    So, I’ve been meaning to ask you. If you had to pick your top 5, even top 10 brushes ever, what would they be? Tough question I imagine. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Chelsea says

    May 12th, 2017 at 5:26 am

    Holy expensive. I’ll just go back to my favorite EcoTools concealer brush.

    Reply
  6. Lisa C says

    May 12th, 2017 at 3:40 pm

    My gosh! Who do they think they are? Tom Ford or something? I’ll stick to my just as wonderful Wayne Goss brushes <3

    Reply
    • LK says

      May 13th, 2017 at 9:08 am

      Ha, I thought about Tom Ford too! Similar price range, I think. Shocking! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kim says

    May 17th, 2017 at 11:32 am

    I just couldn’t. Price aside, the white bristles stress me out just looking at them. I’m not a daily brush cleaner and I’d be very bothered by the makeup on white. 🙁

    Reply

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