Kauai.

NARS –

Kauai Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Kauai Eye shadow Duo is a new and permanent duo from NARS’ spring collection. Both shades were very, very pigmented with an incredibly soft, almost creamy, texture. The consistency was dense, buttery, and over-the-top metallic. It’s a formula that could also be used wet to bring out the metallic finish even more (though entirely unnecessary, as it is opaque and metallic applied dry). When I wore these shades, both lasted for a unbelievably well without creasing or fading.  

One side (Kauai #1) is described as a “gold lame.” It’s a muted, slightly antique-y gold with a rich, metallic sheen and fine gold and antique gold shimmer and sparkle. It was intensely pigmented, and the texture was smooth, soft, and blend-able.

The other side (Kauai #2) is described as an “iridescent smokey orchid.” It’s a medium-dark purple with subtle violet undertones and a frosted, metallic finish. The texture was dense, buttery, and so, so soft. I actually found that it can be easy to over-apply or load-up the brush with this product, because it is quite soft, so I recommend using less than you think you’ll need.

Overall, this is one of the first eye shadows I have used by NARS and definitely one of the best eye shadow I think I have ever used purely due to the intensity of the pigmentation to the feel of the powder itself.