Saturday 26 May 2012

NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base


I've been meaning to write a post about this for a while; I picked it up about a month ago when my Too Faced Shadow Insurance finally ran out. The NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base is priced at £18 from NARS counters or online (link)


In the past I've used Urban Decay Primer Potion and Too Faced Shadow Insurance. Personally I preferred the Shadow Insurance because I found the Primer Potion to be a bit too gloopy. Anyone with very oily lids may find that the Shadow Insurance isn't enough for them and I found that the thinner texture meant that it didn't make my eyeshadows look as vibrant. 

The NARS base is a nice in-between product and I've been thoroughly enjoying using it! It makes my powder shadows look vibrant and prevents creasing (with both cream and powder shadows) for up to 10 hours on my slightly oily lids. The doe-foot applicator makes it easy to apply and prevents product being wasted (I'd always end up squeezing out too much Shadow Insurance!) I just dot a bit on my lids and blend it in with my finger. Easy peasy! 

My one gripe with this product is that the lovely packaging will get a bit grubby in my make up bag. I'm also interested to see how long this little tube will last for me considering my Shadow Insurance lasted almost 18 months!


Do you have a favourite eyeshadow base?

Stace xx

**I'm on holiday right now, this is a scheduled post! I'll reply to comments once I get back  :) **
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10 comments:

  1. Anonymous26 May 2012 at 10:01

    Brilliant review! Think I'll give this a whirl! :-) xx

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    1. Unknown2 June 2012 at 13:34

      Thanks - I hope you like it if you try it!xx

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  2. Victoria26 May 2012 at 12:53

    I've been wanting to try this for ages and I think you may have just convinced me! Hope you are having a lovely holiday
    x

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    1. Unknown2 June 2012 at 13:34

      Always happy to enable! And thank you, it was lovely and relaxing!xx

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  3. All About Ali Mai27 May 2012 at 06:40

    This is the next eye primer I want to try. Hope you are having a lovely holiday. x

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    1. Unknown2 June 2012 at 13:33

      Let me know what you think of it when you try it! I had a nice break, struggling to get back into the swing of things now!xx

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  4. roxana27 May 2012 at 10:40

    i use the MUA one and is as good as the Urban Decay one,and is only£2!I but then again..i dont wanna pay more than that for something i use only when i go out ..maybe twice a month..as i dont use eye shadow much nor do i have oily eyelids and the UD one dried up quite fast!xx

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    1. Unknown2 June 2012 at 13:33

      I totally see your point - I just need a primer and do usually wear shadow :) xx

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  5. Unknown28 May 2012 at 05:27

    that is such a great review! Keep up the great work :)

    www.dearyouloveem.blogspot.com

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