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- ha*********Combination SkinSensitive SkinInner DrynessWrinkles/ElasticityRecommendedJun 20, 2020
The enigmatic shade is absolutely perfect for cool-toned complexions. It's truly a unique color that you'd be hard-pressed to find in your average cosmetics shop. If I had to point out a downside, it would be the price. It's even more expensive than a blush, with a retail price of 49,000 won. For the second purple-tinted shade, it's best to apply using a pointed brush or blending brush. - Hwahae UserOily SkinRecommendedJun 22, 2019
It hardly creases in the eyelid crease or under-eye area. Though the colors might seem bold, the left shade is subtly unique yet versatile (it looks like a dual-tone mix of yellow and purple). After buying this, I used it daily for a while. Now, I alternate with other eyeshadows, but I still reach for this when I'm in a hurry or unsure about my outfit - it's that versatile! I bought it for the left shade in this duo, but the right color is quite intense. Since I'm not skilled at makeup application, I only use a tiny bit of it in the outer corner of my eyes. - Hwahae UserDry SkinSensitive SkinRecommendedJan 7, 2019
Highly pigmented The pinnacle of glamour Shimmers as brilliantly as glitter As someone with cool undertones, it doesn't suit me Bought it duty-free after being convinced by Risabae Now it's a cherished collector's item, used only twice Just looking at it lifts my spirits when I'm feeling down - sj*****Combination SkinSensitive SkinRednessRecommendedOct 31, 2018
The color payoff is fantastic! At first, when I received it as a gift, I thought the deep grape shade would be overwhelming. But once applied, it's not like that at all. It's this intriguing color that's somewhere between burgundy and wine. The left shade is a beautiful apricot-pink? It's perfect as a base color. Now I'm really praising the taste of the person who gifted it to me! It's a bit inconvenient that there's no built-in shadow applicator, so you have to carry or buy a separate brush or tip. That's slightly disappointing. It looks beautiful when you mix it with Etude House's famous 'Acoustic Goddess' shadow for a dimensional eye makeup look. And if you pair it with a lipstick that's close to hot pink, it's a match made in heaven! - Hwahae UserCombination SkinFeb 25, 2017
Since there's no specific section for eyeshadow, I'll write it here! The color payoff is incredible even with just a small amount. Plus, it lasts longer than other shadows, staying put even after you've been out and about. There's quite a bit of excess fallout. You might occasionally find some on your cheeks while applying. Considering the pigmentation and staying power, it's definitely worth the price. - Hwahae UserCombination SkinSensitive SkinAcne SkinNov 6, 2015
This is my favorite burgundy eyeshadow. It's also the first product I ever bought from NARS. The left shade is called Rose Gold, and the right is Boysenberry infused with Gold. I love using the Boysenberry shade on the right for a natural, shadowy eye look. It creates such a beautiful color payoff. To me, it's the ideal burgundy shade I've been looking for. First off, there's a lot of excess powder fallout. Compared to NARS' recent releases like the Dual-Intensity eyeshadows or the Isolde shade in their Duo eyeshadows, which have much less fallout, Kuala Lumpur releases a ton of powder the moment you sweep your brush across it. This happens even with the softest brush. Unlike the Boysenberry shade I love, I'm not sure how to use the Rose Gold effectively. It's an overly nude shade that swatches well on fingers but doesn't show up much on the eyelids. I've tried applying it heavily as a base, but the shimmer and nude color made my skin look dirty, like I'd applied sand. While I know the real Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia is a vibrant place with many colors, I'm not sure if this eyeshadow truly captures that essence, despite how much I like the shade. I wonder what criteria François Nars uses when naming these eyeshadows after cities? When I'm feeling lazy, I sometimes apply it with my ring finger. Surprisingly, using fingers results in much less fallout. Of course, for more precise application, a brush is necessary. I've added swatches below. In photos 1 and 2, Kuala Lumpur might look similar to Europa/Desdemona, but in reality, they swatch very differently on skin. The presence or absence of shimmer also affects how they look in different lighting. On my skin, Kuala Lumpur's Rose Gold appears quite yellow, while Europa has a light pink tone. Interestingly, on white paper, Rose Gold looks more pink and Europa more apricot. As you can see in the swatches, Rose Gold has a lot of gold shimmer mixed in. Kuala Lumpur's Boysenberry has more brown undertones compared to Desdemona. It has some fallout and a bit of shimmery gold pearl. Desdemona, on the other hand, leans more red among burgundies and has no pearl but a naturally glossy finish.