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Another item I was sent from the NARS Christopher Kane Summer 2015 Collection is the Parallel Universe Duo Eyeshadow. You know that I am an extreme purple lover (hence why I dyed my hair lavender!), so this eyeshadow duo just hits me in that sweet spot. I was so impressed when I swatched these, as well, because they’re so super soft and pigmented. I’ve got swatches and a full eye makeup look inside,
Parallel Universe is an eyeshadow duo containing two high shimmer shades: an iridescent lilac-pink and a soft iridescent lavender. Both are extremely smooth, soft, and creamy when you swatch them.
These are beyond gorgeous, both when they are in direct lighting and not. The top swatches are in natural lighting with no camera flash and the bottom set is with my camera flash on. I was really impressed with how soft they were and the fact that there was no grittiness in the formula because of all the shimmer they contain.
MY EYE MAKEUP LOOK: To achieve this look, I used a matte medium purple shade in the crease of my eye (I used MAC’s Quarry Eyeshadow). Then I wet my brush and applied the lilac pink shade over my entire eyelid up to the crease and also into the inner corners of my eyes. I applied the lavender shade along my lower lash-line and then patted it onto the center of my eyelid only for a pop of lavender purple right in the middle. I applied a flesh colored liner to my water-line (MAC’s NC15/NW20 Chromagraphic Pencil) and lined my upper lash-line into a cat eye (Tarteist Clay Liner). I curled my lashes and applied mascara.
There are so many gorgeous reflects in this eyeshadow duo. You can get a sense for how different the product can look depending on your lighting and angle. It’s a very soft, pastel palette for the eyes which is perfect for spring and summer.
MY FACE MAKEUP: I was feeling the neutrals with this eye makeup look today. I didn’t want to overdo the foundation, cheek color, or lips since the eyes are so shimmery. Also, because the colors are so brightening to the eye area, I wanted to keep my skin radiant and clean looking with understated neutrals.
Products Used:
- Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Spot Eraser in Medium (dotted onto my face and then blended out with a brush)
- Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Palette
- L’oreal True Match Blush in “Barely Blushing”
- NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil in “Taupe”
- NARS Christopher Kane Lip Gloss in “Nucleus”
THE COMPLETED LOOK:
The NARS Christopher Kane Collection is limited edition for Summer 2015 and can be purchased at NARS’ website and at NARS boutiques nationwide. Parallel Universe Duo Eyeshadow can be purchased online here. You can also visit a department store that sells NARS and see if they have this collection out. Each eyeshadow duo retails for $35.00USD.
*See my NARS Christopher Kane “Outer Limits” Eyeshadow Swatches & Makeup Look here*
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jasmine says
Wow, those shades are absolutely stunning! And i love the pink touch to the packaging! GORGEOUS!
xprincessjas | ♥