Do you remember the story of Tristan and Isolde who fell hopelessly in love after drinking a love potion? Well, I feel like I was put under a spell too after I got the NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Isolde! I’ve fallen so madly in love with it that I’ve barely been able to put it down since it landed on my doorstep a couple of weeks ago.
The key thing that stands out for me with this little duo is that the shadows are so buttery and smooth that they almost feel like cream. Because of this incredible texture, they tick all the right boxes: they have zero fallout, blend effortlessly and have amazing pigmentation.
The shades are the type you could easily wear all year round. Pair them with a deep lipstick for a rich fall-appropriate look, switch to a red pout for a glamorous Christmas party or wear them on your summer complexion to achieve a gorgeous bronze goddess charm. Longevity is great, so they won’t fail you no matter the occasion.
I really can’t find a single fault to this mesmerizing formula, the only con is in the price: at €34 it definitely falls into the high-end category, but if you’re in for a treat, NARS Isolde will hardly disappoint.
Have you ever tried any Nars Duos? I’ve heard the quality is not consistent within the range, what was your experience? And what’s the last makeup item that put you under a spell?
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47 Comments
whitney
November 14, 2015 at 8:02 amWell….time to add this to my loves list on Sephora! I’m really loving gold/bronze eyeshadows right now because they make the eyes stand out so much! You look gorgeous!!
Melanie
November 14, 2015 at 8:34 amDas Make Up gefällt mir gut. ich habe ja eine Vorliebe für Brauntöne. Deine Frisur gefällt mir auch sehr gut :-* http://www.inblushandblack.blogspot.de
Sangeeta
November 14, 2015 at 11:07 amI love bronze gold eyeshadows. This duo looks gorgeous.
Kat
November 14, 2015 at 11:52 amI’m in love with the colours and they are so versatile!!!!
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weird thoughts
November 14, 2015 at 12:07 pmGorgeous shades. This eyeshadow is looking amazng on you.
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LindaLibraLoca
November 14, 2015 at 2:01 pmI hope the two of you have a luckier end of story than Tristan and Isolde did.
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Kay
November 14, 2015 at 2:02 pmOh wow, these shades are so gorgeous! 🙂 A little on the expensive side but they definitely seem worth it, you could create so many gorgeous autumn looks with these! x
Kay
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Megan
November 14, 2015 at 7:18 pmI’ve wanted to try a Nars Shadow Duo for a while and you may have now made my mind up for me! This is stunning. Great review,
Megan X
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marie
November 14, 2015 at 8:16 pmvery pretty eye shadow mini palette ! I really like it 🙂
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Wendee Isaacs
November 14, 2015 at 9:35 pmTgese shades are beautiful. Perfect for a nude look
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Ela
November 14, 2015 at 10:17 pmWhat a pretty duo! I am a big fan of brown/bronze eye shadows, this one looks good on you! I like how you paired it with a red lipstick (btw which is stunning)!
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Agata
November 15, 2015 at 11:40 amThis duo is beautiful! And I can see how versatile the shades are! You look beautiful, btw!
Lina
November 15, 2015 at 3:51 pmLove the shades, so pretty!
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Katherine
November 15, 2015 at 3:54 pmGorgeous!!!
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Shireen L. Platt
November 15, 2015 at 5:28 pmThat has to be one of the prettiest duo that I’ve ever seen and both are my skin of shades too! Love the dark vampy lips on you, gorgeous!
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Selena
November 15, 2015 at 5:41 pmFunny enough, this week I’ve translated Tristan and Isolde’s story from Latin to Spanish hahaha
You look gorgeous, Carol, those shades really compliment your skin tone, and the lipstick looks stunning on you as well! Nice pick!
Have an amazing day, lovely xx
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Carol in a
November 18, 2015 at 12:39 pmHaha, what a coincidence! xx
Samantha
November 15, 2015 at 8:10 pmOmg it’s so beautiful!!!
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Valentina Chirico
November 15, 2015 at 8:47 pmOMG Carolina, this is such an intense eyeshadow duo!
I love the colours and I agree with you on the versatility of bronze and shimmery browns.
I have a lot of brown, bronze and gold eyeshadows and pigments here and there, something is similar but not buttery and fall out free. Thanks for the recommendation 😉
Have a wonderful Sunday!
xoxo
Hanna Marie
November 15, 2015 at 11:34 pmI always love Nars. Too bad they’re so expensive –Hanna Lei
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Chaste & Beautiful
November 16, 2015 at 4:08 amThis is uber gorgeous and you look so good with a red lippie! Lovely post:)
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Hannah
November 16, 2015 at 9:01 amMy God that is a beautiful eyeshadow shade, especially with the red matte lips! Love your eyes too! I haven’t tried NARS eyeshadows, but I have some of their Audacious Lipsticks (Jane, Michiyo and Audrey), the velvet lip pencils as a birthday gift from Sephora, and I ordered a blush in the shade “Seduction” for the VIB sale. I’m so excited! I love NARS, it is one of my favorite higher end brands…sleek packaging and great products.
Hannah
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Tiffany May
November 16, 2015 at 2:04 pmWhat a stunning duo! Putting this on my list for my next Sephora trip! You look great!
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idu
November 16, 2015 at 4:01 pmPowerful little duo. I looks stunning on you. I just added to my haul list, :))). Have a fab day.
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Danielle
November 16, 2015 at 4:44 pmI have not tried any Nars Duo but have similar eyeshadows from Lancome. These colors look perfect on you. Have a great week, Carol!
Danielle
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veebz
November 16, 2015 at 10:56 pmThis NARS duo looks stunning on you Carol! I haven’t tried any of these, but I would definitely like to. I am currently under the sleep of Too Faced Chocolate palette.:)
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A la folie.
November 16, 2015 at 11:44 pmgreat colors 😀
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kelsey bang
November 17, 2015 at 6:42 amwhat a fun pallet! you look lovely!
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Lisa @ Midwest Glam
November 17, 2015 at 6:59 amThat really is a pretty duo and it looks super glamorous with the red lip. I have a few of the NARS duos and love them.
Deevya
November 17, 2015 at 8:24 amPretty Shades. Would love to try these. 🙂
Gul-e-Zehra
November 17, 2015 at 12:46 pmThis is such a beautiful duo! Perfect for Fall and Winter!!
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Dorota
November 19, 2015 at 12:30 pmGorgeous mini palette but what I love the most about your pic is a huge smile 🙂 and that red lip !!!! <3
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Carol in a
November 19, 2015 at 6:49 pmAwww, you’re so sweet, thank you!!! xx
Adaleta Avdic
November 22, 2015 at 4:59 amThis duo is so incredibly beautiful I can’t stop staring at your first picture. The shadow is SO up my alley and I need it. Thanks for being an enabler 😉 xx, adaatude.com
Carol in a
November 23, 2015 at 11:36 amHaha, anytime! 😉
It’s rather hypnotizing, isn’t it?
Lulle
November 23, 2015 at 1:12 amThat’s a really beautiful duo, really wearable and flattering! I know Nars eyeshadows can be hits or misses and unfortunately the first one I tried was a total miss for me (Strada), so I haven’t bought too many others.
Carol in a
November 23, 2015 at 11:38 amThese are the only eyeshadows I have from them and I’m sooo impressed! But I don’t think I’ll get more in the near future, I don’t want to push my luck!
Emma
November 24, 2015 at 2:09 pmI love Nars products but I haven’t tried their eyeshadows. I do love a browny-goldy coloured eyes shadow, so I’ll definitely have to try this one! Xx
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Renata Burden (@SpeakinBeautyUK)
December 8, 2015 at 1:12 amBeautiful duo! It’s been on my wishlist for a while but I just never got around to buying it. You look lovely! x
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Laura
January 6, 2016 at 11:46 pmThis is SUCH a gorgeous NARS palette I have ordered it 😉
I’ll let you know what I think of it soon!
Laura http://www.shehearts.net xx
Carol in a
January 7, 2016 at 12:24 pmYes, do let me know! I hope you like it as much as I do!