Light Reflecting Setting Powder

This best-selling powder takes on an adorable heart-embossed compact with an exclusive pink-and-red design. The formula features Photochromic Technology, adjusting to various lighting conditions to impart a flawless, luminous finish both in person and on camera. Its translucent nature ensures it applies evenly, enhancing the longevity and appearance of the foundation without causing flashback.

Blush Shades: Impassioned (903) and Cherish (925)

The iconic NARS blush is presented in two captivating shades:

• Impassioned (903): A soft orchid pink that delivers a subtle, romantic flush.
• Cherish (925): A warm apricot peach, ideal for a sun-kissed glow.

Both blushes boast a lightweight formula with up to 16-hour wear, ensuring a natural and radiant look throughout the day.

Quad Eyeshadow: Sweet Kiss

This “romantic” palette features four shades that blend seamlessly to create both subtle and dramatic eye looks:

• Rose Petal (Sweet Kiss II): A delicate pink matte, perfect as a base or transition shade.
• Chocolate Brown (Sweet Kiss IV): A rich, deep brown matte for adding depth and definition.
• Shimmering Rose (Sweet Kiss I): A sparkling pink to highlight and add dimension.
• Soft Pink (Sweet Kiss III): A muted pink matte for blending and softening edges.

These shades, ranging from matte to shimmering finishes, allow for versatile eye makeup looks suitable for any occasion.

Explicit Lipstick: Only Yours (810)

The collection introduces a new shade of Explicit Lipstick in “Only Yours,” a rosy brown that offers a luxurious, long-lasting satin finish. The lipstick's precise tip ensures effortless application, sculpting the lips with intense color payoff and a creamy texture that resists smudging throughout the day. Check out my other favorite shades of Nars Explicit Lipstick and their swatches here.

Nars – The Amour Collection masterfully combines romantic aesthetics with high-performance formulations, making it a must-have for beauty enthusiasts seeking to celebrate love and elegance in their makeup routine.

Also, check out the Nars Afterglow Collection for 2025 review here.

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The Eyeshadow Sticks

The Nars Total Seduction Eyeshadow Sticks stand out with their ultra-creamy texture and high-impact color delivery. Their versatility allows you to easily create a fine line or smokey eye. The crease-resistant matte finish lasts for hours, earning me numerous compliments. The Flexi-Lock Technology ensures comfort and flexibility, making them the easiest to blend among all the eyeshadow sticks I've used. Their transfer—and smudge-proof nature allows you to experiment with the eight vibrant shades.

The Shades

Nars Total Seduction Eyeshadow Sticks come in eight unique shades:

1. Adults only: Apricot
2. Don't touch: Milk tea brown
3. Enigmatic: Black
4. Fated: Deep aubergine
5. Mambo: Chocolate brown
6. Oblivion: Caramel brown
7. Rebellion: Dark brown
8. Lastly, Strip down: Warm red-brown

Different Ways To Wear The Eyeshadow Sticks

If you are new to using creamy eyeshadows, then here are a few ways you can use them to create seductive and sexy looks:

• Shade: Apply the colour of your choice to the lash line and blend out for a natural, soft look.
• Smudge: Apply a darker shade to the outside of the lash line for a soft, smokey eye look. This opens the eyes up and adds a touch of spice to your look.
• Define: Apply a thicker line along the lashes and blend it upwards. You can use multiple shades to do this.
• Underline: Contour the eye with the shade of your choice and complete the bottom water line.

My Experience

My experience with the Nars eyeshadow sticks has been nothing short of delightful. I had so much fun experimenting with them. The sticks apply with ease, and the colours blend seamlessly. There's no need for any fancy tools with these cream eyeshadows. Blend them out using your fingertips. Once the eyeshadow has set into place, it doesn't move or transfer. This is particularly great if you have smaller eyelids or loose skin. I recommend them for their texture and long-lasting results, and I'm excited to see some lighter colours join this seductive collection.

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Sensual and subtle, get the perfect shine to your lips with the NEW Nars Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick

Nars recently released their Afterglow collection, and I love the whole vibe. Therefore, I had to try the Sensual Shine lipsticks – rich in luminous shades and creamy textures.

The Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick

Yet another range of lip products has been added to the Afterglow range, and here is all you need to know about hybrid lipsticks.

This range is a combination of makeup and skincare actives. These lightweight lipsticks glide on like a dream, offering a massive 8-hour hydrating action to the lips. If you are a fan of subtle makeup, then this range's buildable coverage and beautiful sheen will surely leave you smiling. Also, the formula is enriched with highly nourishing benefits and antioxidants, bringing comfort and flexibility to lipsticks.

The soft texture is non-sticky and smooths fine lines for a fuller-looking lip. Moreover, the afterglow sensual lipsticks exist in ten shades ranging from light pink to deep purple.

What's Inside?

• Mango and Shea Butter: This duo helps retain moisture and nourish the lips throughout the day. Ideal for dry lips.
• Monoi hydrating complex: Adding a velvety finish to your lipstick adds long-lasting comfort.

What is The Difference Between The Afterglow “Shine Products”?

If you are wondering what is different about this lipstick than the other two shiny lip products in the Afterglow range, let me tell you about it.

Although they all deliver a shine to the lip, the sensual lipsticks have a more dimensional shine. Thus, adding volume to the lips.

Similar in sensation, the lipstick allows a more precise application and can be built up to obtain a sheer-to-medium coverage.

My Review

The sensual lipstick range caught my eye in the store, and so I purchased three different shades:

• Shades 209 On Edge: A warm pink
• 225 Show Off: A deep mahogany
• 217 Truth or Dare: A luminous coral

I love creamy lipsticks and often opt for a soft no-makeup makeup look. These lipsticks are perfect for a smooth shine to the lip and a gentle pop of colour. Also, it was the packaging that got my attention, as it has a sleek design to it.

Also, check out the new Afterglow Liquid Blush. (review and swatches here)

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