This was the second beauty product purchase I made in Canada (the first being my Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette) and I was really keen on picking it up because I hadn’t tried NARS before so I wanted to pick up something where I would be able to try multiple products at the same time! The palette contains one highlighter, three blushes and one bronzer. This makes it really great for travel because there’s no need to carry extra blushes with you, there is enough variety in the palette by itself. =)
M i s s L i b e r t y H i g h l i g h t e r
I am a huge fan of highlighters but unfortunately, this one doesn’t completely cut it for me! It is straight up glitter on the skin and although I personally don’t mind glitter, it’s something I do not reach for everyday. I do find use for it in my eye makeup though because it does add beautiful sparkle! However, on the cheeks, I know that this highlighter is one that a lot of people will not like at all.
D e e p T h r o a t B l u s h
This is one of the more popular selling blushes by NARS, alongside Orgasm. It is a beautiful peachy coral shade that has a satin finish to it. I personally think that it is a universally flattering shade that looks stunning on everyone of all skin tones. It has fantastic pigmentation and it just gives a really healthy flush to the face! I love it. =)
S e x F a n t a s y B l u s h
Sex Fantasy is a cool-toned baby pink blush that has some slight lavender hues to it. I normally do not go for cooler toned pinks because I feel that they don’t suit me but I surprisingly really like this blush! It is very easy to wear and it does show up on the skin despite how pale it looks. The swatch looks a bit powdery but on the cheeks, it doesn’t come off like that at all!
F i n a l C u t B l u s h
Final Cut is another coral shade but it definitely leans more on the orange-coral side in comparison to Deep Throat, which is pinker. It has a matte finish and I think that it is gorgeous for the warmer months. It is also the most pigmented out of all the blushes in this palette so it’s important to be careful when you apply it to make sure you don’t put on too much!
L a g u n a B r o n z e r
The cult favourite bronzer of many people! Laguna is a medium brown with a beautiful sheen to it. The amazing thing about this palette is that there is a lot more product than there is in a standard bronzer powder so if you purchased the palette in its retail price, you would have definitely gotten your money’s worth! There is 10g of product in comparison to 8g! I find Laguna really easy to work with and it doesn’t look muddy at all on the skin.
Overall, I know that this palette is limited edition so if you were looking into picking it up, purchase it now because I think it is fantastic value considering how many different products you are getting in one palette. I now know why NARS is really popular because the quality of their cheek products are incredible! The only let down is the highlighter but other than that, I am extremely pleased with this palette! It is convenient because it contains a variety of different shades so you can mix and match according to what you are wearing on the rest of your face!
Thanks for reviewing! Ive been wanting to get this!!
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You’re welcome! 😀 It’s really beautiful!
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Deep Throat looks nice! Great review!
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I love that one! 😀 I’ve been wearing it a lot frequently hehe.
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Good review! I was eyeing that palette months ago but never got it. Too bad the highlighter isn’t the greatest. I like that you put the blush next to the swatch in the pictures!
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Thank you! 😀 I know, the highlighter was disappointment! It would’ve been so good if I could use it as a highlighter! I’m not sure why they included it to be honest! 😦 Thank you! I wanted to make sure everyone could see exactly how the swatch translates from the pan hehe.
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Maybe you can use it as an eyeshadow instead!
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I am so tempted to buy this but dear lord I don’t need anymore makeup. I am trying to use what I already have before I spend money on more. I already have enough to last several years!! Still, it is a beautiful pallet and I think you get your money’s worth.
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LOL I know, I always tell myself that! I have a lot of makeup already but I just can’t help trying out new things! I’m trying my best to use up what I have as well, I honestly haven’t hit pan on any products before! I’ve only used up foundations and mascaras. :O But yes that’s the good thing about the palette, it’s well worth the money! 😀
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Lovely palette Jen! I love all of the shades. At least you can use the highlight on your eyes. 🙂 ❤ xo
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Thank you Katie! ❤ Hehe yes I'm glad I've found some use for it even though I would've liked to use it as a cheek highlighter! 😛
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Yeah that’s a bummer 😛
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Oh my god, Jen NARS is epic. I especially love the bright red pigmented lipsticks
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I know! I always hear how amazing it is but it’s so expensive! 😦 I really want to try their lipsticks and concealers though!
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Eyeshadows and concealers are out of this world. I’ve been secretly collecting NARS for 8 years! Love everything. My most favorite you gotta check out their lipsticks! Total beauty must have!
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I need them in my life! I’m going to go have a look when I get the chance to! 😀 Wow, that’s a long long time! You must be an expert then haha. I do really want to try the Audacious lipsticks!
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There’s this shopping outlet that has NARS products for cheap. I mean I do buy the original when on the night out.
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That’s amazing! I don’t think there is an outlet here that sells high end products at cheaper prices. 😦
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Oh Hmm maybe instead of NARS try almay
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Oh I’ve never tried Almay before! I’ll definitely have a look! 😀
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I have been going back and forth on getting this or the Hourglass Ambient Blush palette! They both look gorgeous, I can’t decide!
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Oh I would love to try out the Hourglass Ambient Blush Palette! ❤ I think if you already have some great bronzers and highlighters, then go for that one instead! 😀
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Good idea! I really like the shades in the NARS palette but that highlighter does look a little wonky If they switched that out with Albatross I might have gotten it!
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Yes the highlighter is so off HAHA. It’s literally just specks of glitter! I’m not really sure what they were thinking when they made it! 😦 Just can’t get it to work well on the cheeks!
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That highlighter is disappointing. They should have included Albatross, that’s a nice highlighter.
I have some cool tone light pink blushes and they ARE surprisingly nice and does show up on the skin quite well.
Wow, that’s a lot of bronzer in the palette, it’s a bit deceiving.
Thanks for doing this review!
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I know! 😦 Someone else said the exact same thing! I would’ve loved to try out Albatross, I’ve heard so many amazing things about it! I know! I always get surprised when paler shades show up on the skin! 😀 Hehe yeah, the bronzer is huge! But I’m so glad to have been able to try it out because of the palette! ❤
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this seems like a very handy dandy palette *heart eyes*
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Hehe it is so so handy dandy! 😀
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This looks like a fantastic palette! I like how you can have so many blush options in one, and the bronzer looks amazing. I might have to try pick one of these up cos it’s so convenient for travelling! Thanks for the review Jen! 🙂
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Yes, it’s fantastic for that exact reason! 😀 Hehe it is so convenient but the negative thing is that you’d have to bring another highlighter if you’re into the highlighted look! 😦 You’re very welcome Soph! ❤
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Oooh! Deep Throat! My friend had me try it, and it looks fantastic. I love this palette already.
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It’s really beautiful! 😀 But the names are so raunchy HAHA.
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Hahaha! Yes!
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This palette looks amazing…but seriously, Nars really takes the cake in naming their blushes!
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It is! HAHA I know, the names are so so raunchy! It makes writing and talking about it a bit awkward. 😛 😛 But I still find it hilarious!
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Great review. Love reading about all the pretty makeup. I want them all but sadly I have to say no. Haha. Great post though! 🙂
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Thank you so much Koko! 😀 Hehe it’s a good thing to skip out on products, always good to save money whenever you can! 😀 😀
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This palette looks absolutely incredible and the blushes are stunning! Thanks so much for showing the colors of this palette, I might just have to purchase the palette before it goes off the market 🙂
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It is so beautiful! ❤ Hehe yes see if you can get it before it's not in stock anymore because the prices will get crazy! :O
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Great review! I hate over glittery powders too…it always seems to get all over your face! I like how this palette combines a lot of best sellers in one 🙂
xo J
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Thank you! 😀 Haha it does get all over the face and it’s hard to remove it too! 😛 😛 But yes I’m just so happy this palette came out so I could try a lot of different things at once! 😀
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the packaging is to die for though! love the review btw 🙂
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Yes I’m in love with the packaging! 😀 Thank you so much! ❤
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The sex fantasy blush….wowww❤️
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I know! ❤ ❤ ❤
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I can’t really put those blushers on my Xmas list can I? Imagine asking my grandparents for ‘Deep Throat Blusher’ …. Well!
Haha but I love that shade. I find highlighters quite awkward. Which is your favourite highlighter? X
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shu uemura has an amaaaazzzzziiinnnnggggggggg highlighter. its a pretty new product but its amazeballs
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I want it! :O What’s it called?
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its called the glow creator! I’ll be blogging about it tomorrow! x
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Oh I’ve never heard of it before! Can’t wait for the post! 😀
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Hahaha I know right? It would be incredibly awkward! 😛 it is an absolutely beautiful shade though! 😀 My favourite highlighter is the Too Faced Candlelight one! It has the most amazing golden glow! ❤
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the packaging is just gorgeous!!!!! ive never quite tried NARS but this one is definitely on my wish list.
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Hehe yes I love the packaging too! It feels and looks really luxurious! 😀
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Ohhh this looks great! I just love Nars blushers! ! Laguna looks good too :).enjoy it!
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Yes! I’m not missing out anymore hehehe. I really enjoy Laguna! 😀
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Final Cut, Deep Throat and Laguna look stunning! I agree with you on the highlighter though. Glittery highlight just doesn’t cut it for a natural glow, imagine when your friend asks “…Did you apply glitter on your face?” XD The horror. Thanks for sharing!
(It’s Apricotowl btw, just changed to a name that I relate to better 🙂 )
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Yes! Hehe I love all of those! So true, it’s such a shame it’s just glitter! 😦 LOL that would be so awkward if a friend asks that HAHAHA. Yes I recognised you! 😀 😀
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They won’t just ask either, they’ll ask with a judging look 😛 Hehehe~ Soo awkward!
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LOL yes so so true! 😛 😛
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You know, I was just pondering whether to purchase this! I recently bought Naked on the Run but was completely thrown by the fact that the highlighter I thought was a highlighter was actually just an eyeshadow in a bigger size. I was bummed out! Finding a good bronzer, highlighter, blush palette is a lot harder than it should be!
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Oh I didn’t know the Naked on the Run didn’t have an eyeshadow! That’s a shame though since it didn’t meet your expectations! 😦 I know, it’s actually difficult to find a good one! 😦
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Laguna Bronzer is my favourite !
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I’ve been loving it! ❤
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Gorgeous! I love the Sex Fantasy shade!
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I love it too! 😀 It was the only one I was worried about but ended up loving it! ❤
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Hey I nominated yoú for the beautiful blogger award You can check out here https://samiyarida.wordpress.com/2015/04/10/beautiful-blogger-award/
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Thank you so much Samiya! ❤ ❤
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Shame the highlighter was eh but yay that everything else was awesome! I love Nars so much and hope to add more to my collection lolol. Have a great weekend! xoxo Janet
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I know! 😦 It was a real shame hehe but yes, I’m happy that everything else in the palette performs well! 😀 LOL you have a quite the collection of NARS products, I’m always so jealous of it! 😀 Have a great weekend too! ❤
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You know for all my collection I am missing some Nars eyeshadows. I hope to get at least one single soon. I am obsessed with their lipsticks lololol
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Oh the eyeshadows look so amazing! Actually everything by NARS looks incredible! 😀 I’ve yet to get my hands on one of their lipsticks! 😛
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thanks so much for swatching each of the colours! Final Cut looks uh-mazing for summer!!! 😊
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You’re welcome! 😀 Hehe I always try my best to include swatches! Yes, it’s amazing for summer!
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this is a lovely one! final cut is such an amazing colour! really tempting! 😀 😉
lots of xx, Annie
http://www.anniesbeautyblog.com
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Yes! 😀 Everyone seems to love Final Cut hehe! It’s such a versatile palette!
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Great review. Wanted to pick this up before but didnt end up picking it up
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Thank you! 😀 Did you end up picking up something else?
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This is such a pretty palette, on my wish list, hope to get it soon! 😀
xx Aditi
http://www.diaryofacusp.com
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It’s so pretty! Hehe I hope you can get it soon too! ❤
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I love Nars blushes!
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I’m so glad I tried them! 😀
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must. buy. everything. help. me.
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HAHAHA I know exactly how you feel! 😛
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I love all your product reviews, they are so detailed and lovely photos x
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Thank you! ❤ Appreciate it a lot hehe.
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That palette is beautiful!
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It really is! ❤
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I loveee this palette too ❤ and just can't wait for their next limited edition ranges! ❤
Serene xoxo
http://www.imserenel.wordpress.com
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Hehe I can’t wait to see what they release next too! ❤
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Why did you have to swatch this?? Now I want it so badly!
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HAHA I’m sorry! 😛 😛 Are you going to get it now?
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