NARS "New Wave and "American Dream" Eyeshadow Palettes

[Audrey C]

I think that one was Alhambra (top row, middle), which I have and find beautiful too. It's a duo, and both shades in the duo are pretty neutrals.

Also, I expect that some of these NARS shadows work best using a patting motion with the brush, versus sweeping which can cause the pigment and shimmer to deposit where you don't want it to.

Thanks - I'll check out that duo.

I do generally apply shadows by patting them on (other than in the crease). I didn't mean that I'd experienced fallout with the shades; the glitter had spread all over the display palette itself.

 

[michelle79]

I did some swatches today at Sephora. For reference my skin is about a NC42-43 (I don't wear MAC foundations). I wear MUFE HD in 155 & G. Armani LSF in #9:

American Dream - Sorry about the lighting in this one. As you can see most of the colors have specks of glitter:



New Wave - I found this one to be very chalky & hard to swatch. I had to do hard swatches for it to show up:

 

[MarieMary]

What are the shades in New Wave? All regular shadows I guess. I hate that .
Pandora I, Jolie Poupée I, Rated R I, Outremer, Pandora II, Daphne.

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle79

New Wave - I found this one to be very chalky & hard to swatch. I had to do hard swatches for it to show up:

Those matte colors swatch horribly with fingers. But if you use a brush to put them on your eye, they apply beautifully. They're also more intense in color if you use them wet.

 

[WhatWouldJoanDo]

Pandora I, Jolie Poupée I, Rated R I, Outremer, Pandora II, Daphne.

Those matte colors swatch horribly with fingers. But if you use a brush to put them on your eye, they apply beautifully. They're also more intense in color if you use them wet.

Agreed. Swatches should be made the same way you plan on applying them to your face, otherwise it's useless information (lots of shadows with a little glitter add brightness/luminescence and aren't truly glittery on the eyes). These matte colours are indeed gorgeous when applied on the eyes with a brush, even more so with a nice eyeshadow base.

 

[Monsy]

Just saw tons of new wave palettes at nordstrom rack

 

[sayalin]

Just saw tons of new wave palettes at nordstrom rack

Ooh how much? Is there the American Dream Palette?!

 

[Monsy]

Unfortunately i forgot to check for the price. I was digging through the pile of new wave trying to find american dream but there wasn't any

 

[xlisaa]

Unfortunately i forgot to check for the price. I was digging through the pile of new wave trying to find american dream but there wasn't any

It's like, $40. I saw it over a month ago, but they're all sold out now. No American Dream though, all New Wave!