i dislike NARS

[MacAtFirstSight]

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Originally Posted by pokiedot

What was the real point of your post? I mean really... is it productive to post your hate? Why not just stop buying it?

you seem to be offended by this thread...? everyone is entitled to their opinion and i'm sure she just wanted to know if others felt the same way about NARS as she did. there's no need to be pissy

[jennifer.]

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Originally Posted by pokiedot

What was the real point of your post? I mean really... is it productive to post your hate? Why not just stop buying it?

first of all, her thread is clearly titled 'i dislike nars' not 'i hate nars'.

second, she stated her reasons for her dislike and was asking advice from everyone else what their thoughts were on the subject (regarding e/s).

third, thanks L1LMAMAJ for creating this thread (and everyone else who answered) because i myself was about to purchase my first nars shadow the other day and now i'm kind of glad nordstrom was out of stock on it because when i swiped it, the payoff wasn't as good as i had hoped. now my thoughts are confirmed.

[L1LMAMAJ]

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Originally Posted by pokiedot

What was the real point of your post? I mean really... is it productive to post your hate? Why not just stop buying it?

This is a forum where everyone has a chance to express their feelings about makeup. I personally wasn't too fond of NARS and I was just wondering if others felt the same way. It's not about being "productive" or whatever. I'm just saying how I feel.

[L1LMAMAJ]

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Originally Posted by kimmae17

i am sorry you dont like nars! i would suggests not to give up on the brand entirely though! i have been using nars for 10 years now, and i have probably 50 eyeshadows and god knows how many lipglosses blushes and such.

i have found that the more i layer UDPP and paintpots the worst it is. the best solution i have found for nars shadows is nars concealer and powder on my lids before shadow. i sometimes layer their cream shadows and powder shadows. obvioulsy everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but i have never found another brand i think even comes CLOSE to nars! ALL nars is my HG!!!

hmm that's interesting about the layer udpp and paintpots. it usually works for other eyeshadows. maybe i'll try it with what you suggested. thanks!

[spectrolite]

I have the Nars Rated R Duo and one of the single shadows from the Night Series and I am not overly impressed by the texture of them. Also - something in the blue side of the Rated R Duo makes my eyes water profusely! It basically makes me cry. So I cant say I'm a big fan of the shadows I have tried so far. I will however give props to the blushes. I own 4 and love them so much! I'm definitely going to purchase more.

Oh and the rubber packaging annoys me too. I hate how scummy it gets now matter how well I look after it. However, the included mirrors are certainly a major plus

[Temptasia]

Actually, I like to use MAC's Vanilla e/s all over the lid after I put on my UDPP to brighten my lids. I think setting the base with a powder shadow will allow the NARS shadows to blend a bit easier. The powder base will allow the pigments to "move around" easier.

Same goes with applying a very pigmented blush. If you apply a bit more loose powder on your cheeks...and then apply the blush, the blush blends out much easier.

Which palette and duo do you have L1LMAMAJ?

I realize that when eyeshadows look chalky, it is probably not compatible with my skin tone... and suit people with fairer skin. NARS caters to very fair skinned ladies too...and who may not always want dark looks.

I know the All About Eve duo, which a lot of people rave about, does nothing for me, but the Alhambra duo which is similar but is more pigmented works better on me.

Sorry I keep going on and on. I am definitely not offended by this thread, just wanted to provide some insight because if I was posting in the MAC forum about how I dislike MAC, I would probably get some tips from the MAC lovers too...because they want to be helpful with something they love and are more familiar with....or be told to shut up and go back to the NARS forum haha. It's definitely not productive to tell you not to express your discontent...

Ok, I am done blabbing

[liciouslilly]

Not a great fan either. I only have one e/s in Cairo and the albatross lovejoy blush duo. I have only used the duo a handful of times and is just sitting in my makeup container waiting to be used.

[kittykit]

I only own NARS blushes and eye liners. I can't deny their blushes have better quality than the MAC ones (I still love my MAC blushes!) but the eye liners, I have tried better ones from MUFE and UD. I only buy MAC e/s.

[macfan1966]

I love NARS. The only regret that I have is purchasing the Hula Hula eyeshadow duo. No matter how I apply it (with or without a primer), the sparkles go everywhere. It is the only NARS eyeshadow I have purchased that is not pigmented.

[chocokitty]

I was glad you posted this regarding NARS e/s. I was looking at the Rated R duo and compared it to MAC Rated "R" starflash e/s and I have to say I liked the texture of MAC's better. Granted I think MAC should make starflash perm!

I've never have tried NARS e/s so it's great to see feedback from everyone.

[elektra513]

I love Nars as a brand. IMO it's grown woman's makeup.

I only have a few Nars e/s but I don't apply them the way I apply my MAC e/s. MAC is good for packing it on with brushes and for everyone to see that you have on makeup. Nars is for looking naturally beautiful, and using your fingers is the best method. It's just a different vision/vibe, so you apply them differently. Neither is better or worse.

Nars blush is KING. Period.

Lipsticks are hit or miss. But I'm not a lipstick person, so...

This is a good thread--gets people's opinions out there...

[elektra513]

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Originally Posted by L1LMAMAJ

i don't know if it's me or not but NARS eyeshadows do not work for me. i loveee the blushes but the eyeshadows are sooo chalky and unblendable. for reference, i use udpp then a mac p/p under the shadows and it looks sooo dull and chalky. i'm about to give up and sell my palette and duo. other people make it look so gorgeous but no matter how hard i try, i just can't seem to make it work for me. when i use MAC, everything is lovely and blended but not for NARS. what am i doing wrong? is NARS a hit or miss? your thoughts?

Perhaps you should try just lightly dusting your lids with loose powder and then apply the shadows in a patting/rolling motion. I find that blending Nars e/s like you would a Mac e/s never works. One needs a different technique and approach.

Or try a Nars cream e/s as a base. It's cream to powder (moreso than udpp or a paint pot).

[Leven]

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Originally Posted by MizzVivaGlam

I think MAC honestly just makes the best eyeshadows ever, you get spoiled after you try just one. I can't afford to let myself get obsessed with NARS though lol.

I guess everyone has their own opinions, i own quite a few mac eyeshadows, and i can honestly say that in my opinion they are VERY overrated.I think i started to realize that when fafi came out and how amazingly UN-pigmented the quads were. Some colors are great such as club, woodwinked, and Sumptious Olive. But their mattes are beyond chalky. I hardly even like to touch them.

For me Nars will always be the better brand. But thats just my opinion.

PS. For all the people who say that Nars is over priced and they dont want to purchase anything from them, just think about how many eyeshadows/ lipstick you got just because they were limited edition or had nice packaging that are now sitting at the bottom of your makeup stash unused!

[gabi03]

As much as I love my NARS, it does have its weak points. For me, its the cream shadows, they are too sheer and crease like crazy. Some of the lighter matte eyeshadows in either duos and singles are too light ans somewhat ashy for my darker skintone. Which is crazy because the blushes are perfect for us darker chicks...

And I like the rubber packaging, its durable cause i'm really tough on my stuff lol

[michelle79]

Some NARS shadows are a nightmare to blend while some are easy & very smooth. I guess it depends on which one. I had trouble with Joulie Poupee & Indian Summer so I ended up giving them away.

[MacAddict_Sami]

I too have mixed feelings... I have some eyeshadows that I LOVE and some that I NEVER touch....They're blushes are to DIE for!

[Arisone]

Love Nars' lip lacquers, velvet matte pencils, and blushes, but I find their eyeshadows are kind of hit or miss. I have a few eyeshadows duos and a single in my collection. Some of their shadows are difficult to blend or have little to no color payoff--on my NC 50 skin. After hearing the raves about this brand, I was disappointed with the quality of some of their products.

I'll stick with Mufe (and sometimes Mac) for eye shadows.

[HerGreyness]

I always stay away from NARS shadows which are too sparkly.. I always have issues with the sparkles which to me are way too big and obvious, imo.

The blushes are great, but you need a delicate hand or you look like a caricature.

[L1LMAMAJ]

yes i agree, the blushes are awesome!!they're so darn pigmented!

[LatinaRose]

I love their blushes (obviously who doesn't). But I have to agree with you on the e/s. While its not obviously not terrible quality, it's certainly not the best across the board. For those prices, I expect MAC/MUFE quality or at the very least near that quality. No they are not all bad, but they're definitely not all great.

The lippies. I've bought 2 lacquers and 1 lipstick and I just cannot get over that plastic smell. Yuck! Great colors though.

I'll continue to buy their blushes and occasionally give their other products a try, but I do not consider it one of the best lines (outside of blush). I think MAC, MUFE, Chanel,UD, Dior, YSL and others kicks Nars ass to be honest. And I wish they would change their packaging to a glossy black. I shouldn't have to constantly clean off my packaging. It can be hard for me to find the time to clean my brushes, much less my actual makeup!

And I also use the UDPP + Paint combo. The UDPP holds it there forever and the Paint makes blending easier. On top of that, I usually start with a wash of Arena to make blending easier. Works great for all my shadows from all brands!

[michelle79]

It seems like the quality of their duo e/s are not as good as the single ones. Has anybody else noticed that?

[traxter]

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Originally Posted by jennifer.

first of all, her thread is clearly titled 'i dislike nars' not 'i hate nars'.

second, she stated her reasons for her dislike and was asking advice from everyone else what their thoughts were on the subject (regarding e/s).

third, thanks L1LMAMAJ for creating this thread (and everyone else who answered) because i myself was about to purchase my first nars shadow the other day and now i'm kind of glad nordstrom was of stock on it because when i swiped it, the payoff wasn't as good as i had hoped. now my thoughts are confirmed.

I agree I think just because someone is not raving about something..hey that's not hate!..people are allowed to voice their opinions and disagree.
freedom of speech is way different than hate.

[Mabelle]

Im not very impressed with their shadows either.
Granted i only have two, but considering what i payed for them, and how often i use them, i doubt i would buy any more.
I have night porter and Galapagos. In both cases the glitter doesnt show up at all (especially on galapagos). It's too bad cause in the pan they are to freakin die for!!

The blushes however, i love.
I have a lipgloss and like it too, although its a bit goopy.

I still dont buy from NARS often. 28$ CAD for a blush is just too much.

[Darling4]

Hmmmm, I have to say that I'm sort of shocked by people claiming that Nars is unblendable, especially over MAC. About a year ago I completely switched over to Nars eyeshadows, my MAC generally is left to the sidelines.

And I have a ton of Nar, lol! Certainly, I agree that there are a several of Nars shadows/duos that are less pigmented and harder to blend, but generally I find that their shadows are nicely pigmented, more natural looking (I find that they "melt" onto the eyelid), and easier to use.

I agree with Elecktra, Nars is for the grown up woman. I say this because instead of doing intense "looks" as I did when I was younger (spending much more time on my makeup), Nars is perfect for a woman on the go. I generally use a single shade or two, a little highlighter, and I'm ready to go eye wise. Because they are so pigmented and easier to blend, you can achieve the look your going for much quicker.

I admit that I do use the more metallic shades the most (ie. the green side of Habanara is the bomb, the blonde side of Indian Summer is my HG at the moment, and I was a huge fan of Night Life last winter as a single shade on the lids, paired with a little red lipstick.). I especially like to use their cream eyeshadows as a base for a evening look, intensifying the above looks.

The Nars products that I'm not such a fan of are their lipglosses, the lip tints, and their eye liners (if anyone has a idea to make them not smudge as much, please let me know).

But their blushes, loose powders, and eyeshadows are definitely my favorite over any brand.

[Shadowy Lady]

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Originally Posted by Mabelle

I still dont buy from NARS often. 28$ CAD for a blush is just too much.

I agree, but it doesn't bother me that much. I have three Nars blushes (deep throat, sin and desire) and I think I might get at least one more. I prefer MAC's blush packaging over Nars by far but the nars blushes are really pigmented