NARS + Guy Bourdin - Holiday 2013

MoForMakeUp

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Finally bit the bullet and ordered Coeur Battant. I think I was secretly hoping it would sell out so I wouldn't feel so inclined to purchase it every time I saw it. So much for that....I also picked up Bad Behaviour e/s.
 

Sugar & Spice

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These are the lipsticks I got: Future Red, Full Frontal, & Goodbye Emmanuelle. They're all very pretty and the formula is very moisturizing but I haven't found the colours to be super unique. Future Red did feather on me so I think a lip liner might help...
I was worried Full Frontal would look too much like MAC UP The Amp but it doesn't and I'm definitely getting it. Haven't decided on Last Tango yet and nothing else in the collection interest me.
 

MaitaiFluff

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I was worried that some of the lipsticks would be too similar to colours that I already own, but when I swatched them yesterday the texture is so buttery smooth that I can justify (in my mind at least) getting Short Circuit, Goodbye Emmanuel, and Last Tango. I'm just waiting for them to pop up on the Bloomies site so I don't have to pay tax (and points and Give Pink, Get More).
 

charlotte366

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One night stand palette availiable from space nk in the uk as exclusive, just ordered mine . Promiscuous set also a space nk exclusive and available for pre order!
 

nemo007

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Promiscuous set also a space nk exclusive and available for pre order!

Thanks a million for that ordered ONS and promiscuous The hourglass ambient powder palette is up as well if anyone is interested - I ordered that too. For christmas stocking of course
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if I can hold out that long

FYI - Space NK also has a set of Laura Mercier caviar sticks 6 full size for £55 - that's a really good deal and they are great quality.
 

Ata123

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Can't wait for my Nars ONS palette to come in tomorrow!! <3 Went to sephora store today to swatch the blushes from the palette haha, it was quite buttery, smooth, pigmented. Hopefully mine's like that too, heard that for some people deep throat orgasm laguna weren't as buttery/pigmented as the individual blushers even though the tester was. :S
 

blushAHOLIC

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yea now that i got some single nars blushes,i don't think I'm going to keep this. might return or resale and get the limited edition blushes
 

katred

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One of my Sephora counters got most of the collection in, although neither of the other ones I went to had it yet. I suspect it's because Sephora is following the schedule of the US, whereas the other counters belong to Canadian companies, who are following the official Canadian launch date more strictly. That said, Sephora had testers out, but seemed to be missing product- the slots behind the testers were empty. Plus they were missing Goodbye Emmanuelle and had Roman Holiday saving its place.

The cinematic shadows were really nice and smooth. I'm crushing on Mississippi Mermaid in particular just because it's so versatile, but the last thing I need is another neutral shadow. Rage does look exactly like Stars & Rockets, although the formula feels richer. It's a great colour, but since I have S&R, I don't know if I need it.

The lipsticks are gloriously smooth and pigmented. It took me a LONG TIME to completely scrub off the reds. I definitely want Full Frontal. Future Red is gorgeous, although I need another red lipstick less than I need another neutral eye shadow.

Coeur Battant really does make my heart beat faster. I can't imagine I'll ever finish this blush, since I'll need to use so little at a time. Day Dream is less "wow", but it's a gorgeous, wearable colour. I'll be grabbing both.
 

Kaori

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Welp, nevermind then.
I wonder how big the mini size is though, cos when I tried to search online I found some mini being 0.08oz and the New lover gloss pencil from last years Nars 500pt perk was also that size, but full size is 0.09oz which would make it almost as big as full size and great deal worth 111$ o_O Anybody knows the correct mini size?
 

MarieMary

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I wonder how big the mini size is though, cos when I tried to search online I found some mini being 0.08oz and the New lover gloss pencil from last years Nars 500pt perk was also that size, but full size is 0.09oz which would make it almost as big as full size and great deal worth 111$ o_O Anybody knows the correct mini size?
A full size velvet matte lip pencil is 0.086oz.
The mini velvet matte lip pencils in the Baiser de Feu and Some Like It Hot lip sets were 0.06oz.
The ones in the Promiscuous set look about the same size, but it's hard to tell. Maybe they're bigger, maybe not. They should say it on Sephora as soon as it's available. :)
 

Kaori

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A full size velvet matte lip pencil is 0.086oz.
The mini velvet matte lip pencils in the Baiser de Feu and Some Like It Hot lip sets were 0.06oz.
The ones in the Promiscuous set look about the same size, but it's hard to tell. Maybe they're bigger, maybe not. They should say it on Sephora as soon as it's available. :)
Thanks, that would make the set worth 87$ not including the bag =)
 

MarieMary

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Thanks, that would make the set worth 87$ not including the bag =)
Apparently the whole Promiscuous set is 0.32oz, which would make 0.06oz per VMLP (x4), and 0.08oz for the VGLP. :)


Temptalia has swatched the gifting collection. All I'll say is that I'll wait for someone else's swatches, especially for the nail set.

http://www.temptalia.com/nars-x-guy-bourdin-color-collection-photos-swatches-commentary
 

purplevines

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True, I get what you're saying...but Nordstrom has even more lenient rules in regards to this and they do OK...in the end they prefer to please the customer versus try and treat every person like a thief, for every one person who may be taking advantage I would imagine there is a much larger majority that aren't, which in the end ensures them repeat business. And I am sure if at some point their loss manages to override their gain, they would feel the need to change policy.


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It's a minus for sephora in money but it boosts customer service which in essence boosts sales. Customer service trumps the loss they may take. That's why I always buy at Sephora over Ulta because Ulta's return policy a much more strict. A reason why I will always buy from Nordstrom over other department stores. There are some who probably abuse it but then there are us who just appreciate that they value their customers!

I see what you guys are saying, I definitely prefer Sephora's return policy over anywhere else!


I received my ONS palette today. I don't want to swatch it in case I end up not wanting it...but it's just sitting there waiting for me :p

EDIT: I have no self control and swatched it. I'm not IN love, which is sad. They don't feel as buttery as Nars blushes normally do. I guess I'll test it over the next few days to see...
 

Kaori

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I see what you guys are saying, I definitely prefer Sephora's return policy over anywhere else!


I received my ONS palette today. I don't want to swatch it in case I end up not wanting it...but it's just sitting there waiting for me :p

EDIT: I have no self control and swatched it. I'm not IN love, which is sad. They don't feel as buttery as Nars blushes normally do. I guess I'll test it over the next few days to see...
I think even if you didn't open it and return it, they would still have to toss it, I dont think they can resell returned merchandise. (some do resell it though, some give it to employees, some use it as tester, but I believe most toss it)
 

Kaori

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Apparently the whole Promiscuous set is 0.32oz, which would make 0.06oz per VMLP (x4), and 0.08oz for the VGLP. :)


Temptalia has swatched the gifting collection. All I'll say is that I'll wait for someone else's swatches, especially for the nail set.

http://www.temptalia.com/nars-x-guy-bourdin-color-collection-photos-swatches-commentary
thanks, so that makes the whole set worth 92$ plus a bag :D definitely getting it
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Here are some swatches: http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/cosmetics/nars-guy-bourdin-holiday-color-collection/
 

purplevines

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Ya, but at least I could have sold it to someone as a BNIB thing. Eh I don't think I'll have much trouble even if it is slightly used.

I will say, Devotee swatches beaaautifulllly!
 

BabyDzz

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That Coeur Battant blush is absolutely gorgeous!
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I need to get my hands on one before it becomes unavailable.
 
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