Being so inaccesible in this part of the world, NARS is nothing if not a cult brand for us. So when someone offers me a chance to order some NARS from the USA of course I leap at the opportunity!
Fittingly, I’d been lusting after the NARS Tzarine eyeshadow duo which is a new item for Fall 2010. So once I saw it available it was all systems go!
Since I was already at it, I also picked up the Orgasm Illuminator (no thanks to buddy LeGeeque’s raves) and a Smudge Brush #15. The last item is something I’d been wanting for years. I just never picked it up because I thought it freaking expensive for such a tiny brush.
But having read nothing but raves for the #15 smudge brush, I had to see what the hype is all about. Apparently, its a must have to create a good smokey look or to smoke out eyeliner or even to just use for lining with powder.
I’ll be seeing how well it works for me. And I leave you with Nars Tzarine eyeshadow duo. The item that started this haul in the first place 😛
Pretty no? 🙂 Now which item do you want me to dig into first?
Paris B
NARS Tzarine eyeshadow duo (US$32) #15 Smudge Brush (US$26) Orgasm Illuminator (US$29)
Synaesthesia says
Nars Orgasm was the only thing that tickle my taste bud… but not anymore because I’m more interested in your Tzarine eyeshadow duo ! the colors look so pretty and versatile… How about a swatch ? hehehehe… I saw Nars in Hong Kong Sasa… Nars Orgasm was selling around RM140 last year when I was there…
ParisB says
Swatch will come up soon! Closest NARS for us will be Bangkok and HK. Pity 😛 But its pretty pricey either way.
xin says
I wanna see the Orgasm Illuminator first!
ParisB says
Okedoke! (gotta work out how to use it first 😛 )
Sugar says
illuminator for me too! my skin on my cheeks has improved completely, i was so stupid to go hunting around for moisturizers when i shouldve gone back to the one brand which has NEVER disappointed ma skin – Dior. bought the white emulsion. works great for me!
but but..one thing which never happens to me, happened. my forehead broke out! noooooooo
ParisB says
Yikes! Could that breakout be stress? Or a shampoo that didn’t work for you?
electronicfly says
FOTD! hahaha then you can use EVERYTHING 😛
I’ve always been tempted to get the Malaysia, just for the name (hahaha) but I don’t think I’ll ever have the heart to splurge so much on makeup, unless I’m earning in pounds..
ParisB says
When Malaysia first came out, I was fascinated too (for the name) but I don’t use Multiples so I passed. Then they came up with Kuala Lumpur eyeshadow duo which I was also fascinated with… but the colours weren’t me. Sigh… Btw, if you save RM1 a day, getting a NARS item becomes affordable 😉 But I wouldn’t get the multiple – maybe a powder product that will last you longer.
Aretha says
oohhh Paris you are tempting me with your NARS haul 🙂 i wish NARS is available here in Malaysia. by the way how do you think Tzarine compares to Rajasthan? i can’t decide! 🙂
ParisB says
I saw Rajasthan and its like the darker, warmer sister of Tzarine. I’ve worked out that although I’m neutral toned, I do tend to look better in cool shades so Tzarine it was. Rajasthan had the potential to make my eyes look muddy. That said, if you have warm tones, I reckon it’d be gorgeous!
Jessica says
*jealous* Who wouldn’t want some Nars…..hehehe.
I’d love to see you doin a look that uses all the Nars products here!! (me being a teensy too greedy, hehehe)
ParisB says
Hehe… I’ll try and I reckon it’d work together too!
Jessica says
And when I see how awesome it looks, I would want some toooo! *bad news for the bank account ;)*
Btw, do you reckon shops in Bangkok sells Nars??
ParisB says
Yes they do have Nars in Bangkok 🙂 I know Central department store sells them. The one I know is in the World Trade Center that’s now closed for repairs.
Jessica says
Wowie! My fren’s off to Bangkok and I would love to give Nars a spin..:)
Hanny says
I would want NARS too!!! HAIH…
ParisB says
yep! We all do LOL!
Jess says
Oh, what a lovely I’m craving for some NARS products for the longest, but have not got my hands on anything yet (since it is not available here in my country).
I LOVE the eyeshadow duo you got a lot!! And the brush looks really interesting too! 😉
ParisB says
Its not available here too. Bummer isn’t it? I’ll write about them soon! 😀
blue says
Tzarine please! I love the colour combination though I don’t know if I like it enough to get it. I usually fall out of love with NARS products fairly quickly…
ParisB says
psst! Me too 😛 But Tzarine held my interest for more than 2 seconds so I guess I’d like it hehe… I’m a little wary about the packaging though. Afraid it’d die on me in time to come.
Natalie says
Please show all of them! 😀 I love the Smudge brush! Rajasthan goes different on my lid though..It goes on peacocky, rather than grey. Absolute love 🙂
ParisB says
I haven’t tried Rajasthan – just looked at it. But it really looks pretty and now from your description, sounds pretty too!
Natalie says
Yeah, I only bought it based on other blogger’s reviews.. And also how it is LE and it was sold out three times in a week. Gosh, I am lame :D. I want to buy Tzarine though!
ParisB says
Haha don’t we all get suckered in by other bloggers?! I got suckered because of blogs too (especially hard when we don’t get Nars here 😉 ) Debated long and hard between Tzarine or Rajasthan.
gio says
Nice haul! I love Nars too, but unfortunately I don’t have a counter near me.
The Orgasm Illuminator sounds nice and so does the brush.
Cas says
*Hearts* It’s all too gorgeous!
milktea says
Soooo many years… and Nars is still not sold in Malaysia (the country, not the Multiple 😉 When… when…?