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Galapagos e/s and Surabaya duo

post #1 of 16
7/25/08 at 9:30pm
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I am wondering if there is anyone out there who has both of these?

Is the brown e/s in the duo similar to galapagos? I am just starting to build up my NARS collection and I don't want to duplicate


Oh--just to give background, the only NARS e/s that I have is mediteranee. I wear all colors but neurals/browns are my faves. I just bought galapgos but might not keep it if its similar to the surabaya duo. That will give me money to buy something else. LOL

thanks all
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post #2 of 16
7/25/08 at 10:00pm

Re: Galapagos e/s and Surabaya duo

actually the victorias secret shadow in "lose control" is a great dupe. its $12 instead of $22. most of the pretty glitter in galapagos doesnt show after u blend it. it only stays if u use it wet. hth!
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post #3 of 16
7/25/08 at 11:24pm

Re: Galapagos e/s and Surabaya duo

Galapagos is a neutral chocolate brown like gold glitter
Suburbaya duo has a red brown with shimmer and a brown that is a tad lighter than galapagos with shimmer.
the Suburbaya shadows have shimmer, but not as prominent as the gold glitter flecks like Galapagos has.



(Suburbaya Duo [Left 2 swatches] Galapagos [Right swatch])

Galapagos (Left most swatch), Suburbaya Duo (Right two)
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post #4 of 16
7/26/08 at 12:20am
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Re: Galapagos e/s and Surabaya duo

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actually the victorias secret shadow in "lose control" is a great dupe. its $12 instead of $22. most of the pretty glitter in galapagos doesnt show after u blend it. it only stays if u use it wet. hth!

It would not bother me if the glitter goes away after I blend it. I'm not crazy about glitter eyes anyway. LOL. I just really like the intensity of the brown Galapagos color.
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post #5 of 16
7/26/08 at 12:24am
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Re: Galapagos e/s and Surabaya duo

Thank you soooooo much for the swatches. They actually DO look different.


I think I'll keep my Galapagos and put the Surabaya on my list of "to buys".

I really love wearing browns. I know some people think they are boring. But when you blend them properly and know what to pair them with I think they are fabulous.

I don't care much for all of the glitter flecks in NARS e/s but I'm hoping that they can be played down and not come out too glittery once I wear them.


Any other suggestions on NARS e/s colors thaty are neutral would be greatly appreciated. thanks!






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Originally Posted by Love Always Ivy View Post
Galapagos is a neutral chocolate brown like gold glitter
Suburbaya duo has a red brown with shimmer and a brown that is a tad lighter than galapagos with shimmer.
the Suburbaya shadows have shimmer, but not as prominent as the gold glitter flecks like Galapagos has.



(Suburbaya Duo [Left 2 swatches] Galapagos [Right swatch])

Galapagos (Left most swatch), Suburbaya Duo (Right two)
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post #6 of 16
7/26/08 at 7:57am

Re: Galapagos e/s and Surabaya duo

hahah me too. people are like why do you hvae so many browns? because they all have different undertones and finishes!

my faves are:
Bali - Taupe-y Brown (Matte), great for brows and defining crease
Portobello - Matte tan, taupe colors, great for lid
Alhambra - great shimmery base colors - i love the gold tone
New York - plummy brown, great for defining the crease (matte)
Biarritz - matte bone color, great for everyday inner corner color

i can post more pics of all my NARS neutrals when i get home from work today!
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post #7 of 16
7/26/08 at 7:55pm

Re: Galapagos e/s and Surabaya duo

I tested Galapagos and found it too similar to Surabaya which I already have so I did not bother getting it.

I also like the reddish brown side of surabaya because it goes really well with mediteranee
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post #8 of 16
7/26/08 at 8:09pm

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I find that if you apply Galapagos in a rolling, patting motion and not like you are wiping a window, you get the full glitter effect, and it stays on. I like Galapagos as a crease colour and under the eye, i'm bigger on stippling than blending. Blend too much and you lose a colour's integrity.
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post #9 of 16
7/26/08 at 9:50pm

Re: Galapagos e/s and Surabaya duo

i mean its up to your personal preference whether you think they are similar enough to warrant buying only one of them .... when it comes to eyeshadows i dont have that distinction, because i have an addiction to collecting shadows, like im on a mission to own every shadow by nars. Im probably the worst person to ask the necessity of a Nars shadow hahah
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post #10 of 16
7/27/08 at 2:23pm
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Re: Galapagos e/s and Surabaya duo

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Originally Posted by Love Always Ivy View Post
i mean its up to your personal preference whether you think they are similar enough to warrant buying only one of them .... when it comes to eyeshadows i dont have that distinction, because i have an addiction to collecting shadows, like im on a mission to own every shadow by nars. Im probably the worst person to ask the necessity of a Nars shadow hahah

You helped me. I will get both. I've already decided. LOL. The swatches look different to me. If i were not a brown person then maybe I would pass, but since i know my browns I can see enough of a difference. Galapagos is a deeper, darker brown

I'd still love to see your other NARS neutral shadows when you get a chance
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post #11 of 16
7/27/08 at 9:41pm

Re: Galapagos e/s and Surabaya duo

Galapagos is gorgeous, milk chocolate with gold pearl.
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post #12 of 16
7/28/08 at 11:19am

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i like galapagos better than the duo. but they are different. i agree that if you are a brown eyeshadow person, you should have both
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post #13 of 16
7/28/08 at 11:35pm

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post #14 of 16
7/31/08 at 2:51pm

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wow, india song is friggin stunning!
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post #15 of 16
8/1/08 at 2:52am
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hahah me too. people are like why do you hvae so many browns? because they all have different undertones and finishes!

my faves are:
Bali - Taupe-y Brown (Matte), great for brows and defining crease
Portobello - Matte tan, taupe colors, great for lid
Alhambra - great shimmery base colors - i love the gold tone
New York - plummy brown, great for defining the crease (matte)
Biarritz - matte bone color, great for everyday inner corner color

i can post more pics of all my NARS neutrals when i get home from work today!
I was at sephora today and wrote down more colors that I wanted. Alhambra is on my list. I was portobello but I'm not sure. I think its too close to some MAC colors that I have.

I'll have to go back and look at Biaritz, New York and Bali. I don't remember them.

thanks!!!
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post #16 of 16
8/1/08 at 2:28pm

Re: Galapagos e/s and Surabaya duo

Definitely get Alhambra...such beautiful lid colors for day or night!
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