Glass Tears Eyeshadow Palette (CAD $62)

This palette has six richly pigmented eyeshadows in new, limited edition shades. The shade range is matte and shimmering to create anything from soft to smoldering effects. The packaging is sturdy and high quality as usual for Nars and the picture on the packaging contemplates with the name of the palette.

The shades in this palette are so versatile, and when I see a beautiful green, I am all in. The shades include (Left to Right in palette and top to bottom on the swatches), all are limited edition:

Crybaby – Matte Cream

Heartbreaker – Shimmering Deep Ocean

Loverboy – Matte Black

Tryst – Shimmering Gold

One and Only – Shimmering deep moss

Vengeance – Shimmering rich brown

The formula is soft and fine, easily blendable. The selection of shades is one of the nicest I have seen and the quantity of product is 2.4g in each pan which is quite good. Glass Tears Eyeshadow Palette is available at Hudson's Bay, Nordstrom, Murale, and beautyBoutique by Shoppers Drug Mart.

The Kiss Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set (CAD $62)

This limited edition gifting set is Sephora exclusive and has four full-size Velvet Matte Lip Pencils. The Velvet Matte Lip Pencil is one of the other coveted product from the brand. I have repurchased the Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in one of my favorite shade Cruella many times which I have both in my bag and on my vanity, as I am a fan of the formula, never dries out my lips and color payoff is good, along with staying time.

In this set, there are two new limited edition and two existing shades which are sealed with a golden kiss of a cosmetic case.  The cosmetic case as you can see in the pictures as well, the quality and details of lips is beautiful, definitely a great gift as well as a purchase for yourself.

Shades include (Top to bottom in the swatches below):

Photogloss Lip Lacquer – Zambeze – red hazelnut

The Kiss Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set shades:

Endangered Red – Bordeaux

Spell Bound – Shimmering pink beige (Limited Edition)

Tondra – Rust

Wild Ways – Mahogany (Limited Edition)

As mentioned, I am a fan of this formula since few years and these are definitely a keeper. The Kiss Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set is available at Sephora and Sephora Canada.

Overall I am really impressed with the collection of shades both in the eyeshadow palette as well as the Velvet Matte Lip Pencils.

Nars Love Triangles

Nars Love Triangles (CAD $32) are the collection of the famous shades from Nars Blush and the complimenting Nars Lipstick. They are perfect for gifting as well as keeping them in your bag for on-the-go. I do own the full sizes of Orgasm blush and Dolce Vita blush but these are so cute and will be great travel partners for me. If you want to try any of the shades available along with the lipstick, these are the perfect little sets. The quality and the color payoff is same as the original full sizes.

Nars Love Triangle – Orgasm has universally flattering Orgasm shade in a mini blush and Lipstick. Orgasm blush is a peachy pink shade with golden shimmer. Orgasm lipstick is a peachy pink shade with golden shimmer and satin finish. Nars Love Triangle Orgasm is available at Sephora and Sephora.ca.

Nars Love Triangle – Dolce Vita and Audrey are for a rosy glow with red currant lips. It includes the Dolce Vita Blush which is matte dusty rose and Audrey Audacious Lipstick which is red currant shade.

Nars Love Triangle – Impassioned and Anna are for a touch of cool pink on cheeks and lips. It includes Impassioned blush which has pink orchid shade and Anna Audacious Lipstick which is dusty mauve in color.

From top – Impassioned(Blush) and Anna(Lipstick), Dolce Vita(Blush) and Audrey(Lipstick), Orgasm

Nars Love Triangle Dolce Vita and Audrey, Nars Love Triangle Impassioned and Anna are available at Hudson's Bay, thebay.com, Nordstrom, Murale and beautyBoutique  by Shoppers Drug Mart.

*DISCLAIMER – These products were sent to ‘The Velvet Life' as press sample, all views and opinions are 100% honest and based purely on my own experience.

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The moment I glanced at the collection, I knew Nars Cosmetics has done it again, with the collection of products, shades, packaging, and formula. From the collection reviewed in this post, the swatch for Photogloss Lip Lacquer – Zambeze – red hazelnut is in the next post linked here.

NARS x Man Ray Blush – Fetishized (CAD $38)

When it comes to blushes, Nars is an authority, I do own few blushes from Nars which are one of my favorite formula's and I trust them for their staying power too. Just one swipe of the blush and it gives the healthiest natural color to cheeks which enlivens the complexion. Also, the collection of shades is really versatile and will suit most of the skin tones.

Fetishized Blush is a Pink grapefruit shade which looks very bright in the packaging but on the skin, it looks very flattering. One single swipe and I have beautiful flush to the cheeks. The formula is same as the other Nars blushes which are very fine and easily blendable. The finish is described shimmery but once applied, there is no shimmer or sparkle but only glow. The formula, as other Nars Blushes, is long-wearing and it lasted on me for the whole day without any touch-ups.

NARS x Man Ray Duo Eyeshadow – Montparnasse (CAD $43)

First of all, I liked the name of this eyeshadow Duo when I first heard of it as it reminds me of my first trip to Paris when I visited the area. As the blushes, eyeshadow duos from Nars are as famous and loved due to their formula and shades. Montparnasse Duo Eyeshadow has shimmering gold on the left side and Iridescent Orchid on the right side.

The duo is so dynamic and can be combined to create endless effects. Both shades compliment each other and can be worn alone too. There is nothing better when you have a versatile eyeshadow duo which you can use any time of the day. The formula is very fine and easily blendable. With primer, they stay put throughout the day on my oily lids.

NARS x Man Ray Velvet Eyeliner (CAD $31)

Nars eyeliners are known for their formula and shade range. In Man Ray for Nars Holiday 2017 Collection, the limited edition velvet eyeliner, Nagoya Velvet Eyeliner, is a violet shade.

The formula is very smooth, creamy, and glides easily. It can be used in multiple ways, to blend, smudge, and intensify the eyes. This is a unique shade and will look nice this holiday season as well as summer.

NARS x Man Ray: Overexposed Glow Highlighter (CAD $52)

Overexposed Glow Highlighter is described to give the second-skin luminosity in a universally flattering shade. The embossing on the highlighter is the first thing that catches the eye. The next thing is the formula, it is very smooth and buttery. I have medium tan skin and this highlighter seriously looks like the second skin, it blends in so well with the skin and the shade is so beautiful.

It provides a beautiful glow minus any glitter or sparkle. Another thing is the highlighter looks more champagne from one angle and more golden from other angle but the end results are very flattering.

I would totally recommend the products I reviewed in this post, it is really difficult for me to pick one. Man Ray For Nars Holiday 2017 Collection is available at Sephora.ca, Hudson's Bay, thebay.com, and Nordstrom.

Stay tuned for the next post with the review and swatches of Man Ray for Nars Gifting Collection!

*DISCLAIMER – These products were sent to The Velvet Life as press sample, all views and opinions are 100% honest and based purely on my own experience.

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