NARS Smokey Eye Kit

For eye makeup lovers who don't like large palettes or never-ending color options, the limited edition NARS Smokey Eye Kit ($59) is an everyday essential for beauty minimalists. You get three basic shades to create a gorgeous smoky eye and that's it. No fuss, no muss.

The compact includes Madrague I (matte cream), Bali (matte neutral brown) and Mekong (espresso with gold shimmer). The buttery formula blends easily and the shimmer from Mekong is barely detectable once you blend it out. Overall the eyeshadows lasted over 8 hours without primer. The kit also comes with a mini Via Veneto Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner, which has great color payoff but can be tricky to blend.

I love the idea of the accompanying Wide Contour Travel Brush #43. The brush head is a tad big for precise contouring so I'd use it primarily for all-over application or light blending on the lid. Otherwise you may end up over blending. 

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Available at www.narscosmetics.com. 

For editorial consideration, review samples were provided by the brand's PR representative.

Comments

[Carolyn Jung]

What a pretty palette. I bet it's perfect for day and night, too.

[Tami]

It's awesome. So easy to use too!