Does anyone else feel like a giant when they hold those tiny little dinky solo eyeshadows by Nars?
Seriously they are so small and cute, I can't help but utter Fee Fi Foo thumb...Yep lame is thy middle name.
Anyway size aside Nars solo or individual eyeshadows if you prefer, come encased in the standard black rubberised packaging that Nars are known for. I like the simplicity of the packaging, the mono-chrome design is timeless and effortlessly classy but I really don't appreciate that the rubber is a magnet for dirt and finger prints. Put simply Nars products never stay clean for any length of time.
Galapagos is a rich golden chocolate brown shade that is warm in tone. Although it is a warm shade I feel most could wear this particularly if they blend it with other shades rather than wear it as an all over wash of colour. The base of this eyeshadow is matte yet it is scattered with lots of tiny gold flecks of glitter. In pan form it looks like a golden glittery slab of chocolate! I do not have nor can I think of any dupes for this shade (there will be my brain is frazzled at the moment) but for me it was one shade that my collection was crying out for! You would expect that with this being a glitter shade that the fall out would be monstrous but it is actually manageable particularly if you prime your eye lid before you apply the shade.
Formula wise for a eye colour containing glitter it is not at all gritty but has a soft velvet feel that most Nars eyeshadows tend to have.The pigmentation levels are bang in the middle of the rating meter if you ask me, the eyeshadow is neither weak nor superior in terms of colour pay off. You can sheer it out with the aide of a fluffy brush or make the shade appear more prominent with the help of a good primer. In terms of wear I really do feel this boils down to the individual, I have oily skin so I hit around the 4-5 hour mark before it creases yet if I use primer (I seem to bang on a lot about primer in this post) I can with ease achieve 8+ hours.
Product Summary
Round Up - A rich golden brown shade that is shot with golden glitter flecks.
Best For - I feel this shade works best blended with other eyeshadow shades, in my opinion it
works best with other neutral tones.
Pigmentation - (5/10) Like I said slap bang in the middle! Not the most pigmented of eyeshadows but it is far from being weak.
Availability - Nars counters, Nars website but if you live in the UK I suggest using ASOS as they offer free delivery and if you are a student you get 10% off. £16.50/2.2g
I HATE U LOL :) tHIS ONE IS PRETTY, WONDER HOW IT WORKS WITH DARK EYES,i HOPE IT DONT GIVE A RACOON LOOK.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite eyeshadows. It's so perfect for an easy smokey eye. Also, I've found that those Dettol wipes are great for cleaning Nars packaging, without ruining the rubber.
ReplyDelete@maria - haha :) yes it works just as well on dark eyes particularly if used in the crease area :) x
ReplyDelete@pretty in the dessert - I have to agree :) oh good idea I have some of those I think i'll give it a whirl tonight thank you :) x
This is a stunning colour, I love it! xx
ReplyDeletethis looks sooo beautyful :O :)
ReplyDelete@melanie - I think this may be 2012 shade haha :) x
ReplyDelete@reka - thank you :) it's just so beautiful x
This looks AMAZING! Right up my street. Not sure whether I can justify the price tag, though. Let me know if you find a dupe :) xx
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Gorgeous colour!
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@Ysis - It really is :) after a quick google it appears that NYX golden amber is very much similar and the best budget friendly dupe. I hope this helps :) x
ReplyDelete@vicky - thank you :) x
The gold shimmer makes it really pop!
ReplyDeleteI love this colour! I always stick to neutrals, but this one is a bit more exciting xx
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing, I'd love using it for a brown smokey eye with some gold or copper pigment thrown in!
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Such a pretty color though, mmmmm, chocolate... I'm might just go looking for the NYX golden amber dupe you suggested!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, although my make up collection is overflowing with brown eyeshadows as it is!!
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@vintage make-up - it really does :) it transforms a plain brown shadow into something special doesn't it :) x
ReplyDelete@josie - I honestly couldn't put it better myself :) x
@Chrissy - Oh that does sound lovely I may have to try that :) x
@DalaLuz - you might as well from what I have seen they are really similar :) x
@angie - haha me too, I seem to favour neutrals more than what is deemed normal haha x
That is beautiful! xx
ReplyDeleteoh I love this shade, I really need it in my life. I think this is the perfect 2012 shadow for me. thanks ;) xxx
ReplyDelete@amy - thank you :)x
ReplyDelete@kelli - I have the exact same thoughts! most welcome :) x
For the price, I feel like the pigmentation should be SO MUCH higher? Then again I don't have much expertise with eyeshadows.
ReplyDelete@eden - I know what you mean it isn't cheap and had it been better pigmented darker ladies would have less a struggle x
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous shade! x
ReplyDeletewow that looks so pretty kind of like a Night time Shade...PARTYYY xD haha
ReplyDelete@summer - thank you :) x
ReplyDelete@mrajbx3 - haha yes it really is haha :) x