Possible NARS dupe?

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

I saw a swatch of the new NARS single – Tropic - on Temptalia and had the strangest feeling.

Haven’t I seen that before?

So I went running upstairs and swatched my Fyrinnae Ripped Jeans. Like Tropic, it’s a dark, teal-ish blue matte shade with silver glitter. From what I can tell from photos, the two are very similar (I haven’t yet seen it in person.) However, I’d hazard to say that Fyrinnae will be more wearable for most people. Why? The glitter is finer, meaning it’ll be less “disco” and stay on with much more ease.

Photos from Temptalia (I claim NO rights to these!!!) of NARS Tropic:

My photos of Fyrinnae Ripped Jeans:(wet/dry. Holy cripes, what a difference!)


The verdict? These shades are very similar, and both have their pros and cons (Ripped Jeans stains the skin when used wet, see below, but Tropic has chunky glitter.) But honestly? Tropic is $22 from the summer collection, and Fyrinnae pigments are like $5. Go with the Fyrinnae!

Ripped Jeans, post-washing and post-makeup remover.
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Posted by: Rae Chen at 5:00 am


6 Responses to “Possible NARS dupe?”

  1. Arianne, on April 14th, 2009 at 1:48 am said:

    The dry Fyrinnae is so gorgeous! I think I must try Fyrinnae… any recommendations?

  2. jojoba, on April 14th, 2009 at 11:13 am said:

    That NARS eye shadow is stunning! the colour is common but the glitters set it off different from others I have seen. However, I am worried about glitters in eye shadows as such. I remember my scare from UD glittery eye shadows. They don't stick!I hope the glitters in NARS stay put. If so, it is a shadow worth getting.sorry no dupe from my collection (the colour yes, but not colour + glitter combo!)

  3. Rae, on April 14th, 2009 at 1:08 pm said:

    Arianne: I don't think you'll need any! Most of their products are swatched on the site – SO handy =D

  4. Rae, on April 14th, 2009 at 1:10 pm said:

    jojoba: I know! It's so pretty ^^ I haven't heard anything about the glitter actually staying on for anyone, though :( I'll keep my eyes open for ya!

  5. jojoba, on April 14th, 2009 at 9:54 pm said:

    Rae: MUFE Diamond Shadows are as good as any glittery eye shdaows. but those are probaly not considered as glittery eye shadows as the glitters are so fine. BUT THEY STICK!!!

  6. Rae, on April 15th, 2009 at 2:12 pm said:

    jojoba: Lol!! *search commences to find the perfect "glitter size : ability to stick" ratio*

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