The first thing that struck me about the NARS x Sarah Moon Collection, were the hauntingly beautiful images on the packaging – it’s details like that which get me every single time. But as we all know by now, it’s the actual products that count and on that score, this collection totally delivers. But I’d be lying if I didn’t say that the outside is important to me too …
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Previously reviewed from this collection:
Kate Moss photographed by Sarah Moon
NARS consistently puts out amazing eyeshadow duos, both in terms of colour pairings and quality, eyeshadows that I continue to reach for even now. What’s great about both Indes Galantes & Quai des Brumes (apart from the exotic-sounding names) is that the colours are not only wearable, but even interchangeable as well as combinable. Quality wise, the texture on all four colours display an effortless blendability along with excellent colour saturation, and any powdery kickback seen in the pan results in hardly any fallout upon the skin. Staying power on all — over primer — is faultless, staying true without fading.
Quai des Brumes Eyeshadow Duo, limited edition (CAN $44.00) | The more muted of the two eyeshadow duos (but no less impactful), both shades are in the same colour family:
- left side – shimmering lavender grey
- right side – charcoal with golden shimmer flecks (ultra fine and sparse)
Indes Galantes Eyeshadow Duo, limited edition (CAN $44.00) | Definitely the duo with the stronger pigmentation, the two shades compliment each other while still managing to stand alone:
- left side – shimmering deep gunmetal
- right side – matte plum (burgundy undertone)
Kohliner, limited edition (CAN $32.00) | These eye pencils come in a self-sharpening pen format, although neither is retractible (so make sure you don’t twist them up too high). The texture is soft enough to glide effortlessly without any harsh tugging along the skin, and each displays excellent colour saturation & staying power. Once applied, you have about a minute to work with them for any blending; after that they’re set for the duration (or at least, until removed).
- Witching Hour – iridescent charcoal
- Sichuan – rust brown
Eyelashes, limited edition (CAN $25.00) | I’m not sure if NARS has ever done lashes before, but I’m not surprised to see that both limited edition pairs are superbly crafted, bearing a clear thin seam with a length that should easily fit most eyes, along with being reusable (with proper care). Perfectly in line with the entire theme of the collection, these lashes can provide a lush yet ethereal finishing touch to eyes. Interesting note: the boxes the lashes come in have a magnet along the side, making it easy to keep both together for storage.
- Numéro 9 – the more delicate & subtle of the two with slightly more length at one end
- Numéro 10 – a touch more flamboyant, with graduated hair lengths and a longer wing
I’ll keep this to the point: each item shown here is totally wearable — even the lashes. The formulation of both Indes Galantes and Quai des Brumes is well within the usual NARS standard (excellent), and will suit a broad range of skin tones & eye colours. The pencils apply exactly the way you’d want an eyeliner to, although I’d feel a lot more secure if they were retractible. As to the lashes, they provide understated volume and happen to be quite comfortable to wear, so in a nutshell: all definitely worth checking out.
Available at The Bay, Sephora & online
Press samples/As always, all opinions are my own
