Barbuda (single, Fall 2004)

NARS Cosmetics

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4.0

24 reviews
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    5.0
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    oak415

    14 years ago

    This is my go to shade for a night out. It's sexy and rock and roll in a very subtle way. Beautiful texture and great staying power. I got it in 2004 and it's still my very favorite shadow.

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lucdiaz

    16 years ago

    The color is as described a plummy taupe, yet it defies description in it's complexity and beauty. Beautiful neutral that looks completely polished and subtle, yet not boring. Also it offers a...

    About reviewer (248 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    juliefork

    18 years ago

    I absolutely love this color. I have to be real careful with "purplish" shadows, as they can make my eyes look irritated, red, and tired. This a is great neutral purple/taupe/ brown color on my...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    holliday

    18 years ago

    I like the color, a plummy-taupe. But I'm still on the fence about whether I like this color on me (NC20), it might be too cool. Nice color, but the quality of the eyeshadow is seriously lacking. I...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    therese108

    19 years ago

    I'm surprised NARS only came out with Barbuda last year, as this sort of purply taupe is a staple shade in most other lines (Bobbi Brown Heather, BeneFit Gypsy, Elizabeth Arden Sugarplum are just a...

    About reviewer (281 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    aperfectegg

    19 years ago

    Another hit from NARS -- just the kind of purply mauve I wanted! I am a GGG/hazel eyes and this looks so natural on me and can be worn anytime for any occasion. 2 thumbs up!

    About reviewer (203 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Jaxappella

    19 years ago

    This is plummy gorgeousness. It's a great accent color or makes a nice alternative to a smoky eye when used all over! As with many NARS shadows it has a shimmer to it. It's beautiful paired with...

    About reviewer (106 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    FashionProfusion

    19 years ago

    This Taupe-Plum is amazing! I purchased this item when it first was introduced and I adore it. Beautiful shimmer * Fab Color It can be used over the entire lid as beautiful smokey eye look or as...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesViolet

    5.0
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    Kate_NS

    19 years ago

    Ooh la la! Love this - it's my HG and ONLY eyeshadow... I'm a newbie to the whole eyemakeup thing (and over 40... tsk tsk!) and saw in a magazine how this wonderful colour, with right brush, could...

    About reviewer (70 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    gretlirina

    19 years ago

    Love, love, love this! Bought this a day after seeing the model on the Sephora catalog wearing it. To all of those girlies out there complaining about this not staying on - try my method - it will...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    baragon11

    19 years ago

    Absolutely NO staying power. I might as well have applied this in a thin, greasy line right to the crease of my eyelid, 'cause that's how it ended up. :( I returned it.

    About reviewer (242 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    dustgirl

    19 years ago

    This is my perfect e/s for a subtle smokey eye. It's a shimmery purple/gray/brown. I would say it would be flattering on lots of skin types, not just a cool-toned PPP like myself, as it seems to...

    About reviewer (93 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    bellydancer

    19 years ago

    This is a lovely silvery mauve-- the exact color of shadow on my PPP eyes-- with a hint of silver. I thought I didn't need this because I had Night Bird, but it turns out I did need it. It's...

    About reviewer (258 reviews)

    Age

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    chelsear

    20 years ago

    I loved this grey-taupe-plum shade in the summer when I bought it, and thought it would be perfect for fall. Now that fall is here, the light has changed so much that this shadow that I once found...

    About reviewer (142 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    maliastyle

    20 years ago

    I waited and waited to get this color, and finally, while in Boston, I snatched it up, falling in love with the lavender-gray shade it promised it would deliver. And while it DID deliver in the...

    About reviewer (1606 reviews)

    Age

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    glamourmama

    20 years ago

    I really love this shadow, a smoky greyish lavendar when applied, looks great with my brown eyes and NC30 skintone, i love how it gives more depth than just plain grey or plain purple (which I'm...

    About reviewer (264 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    annieytown

    20 years ago

    I was instantly smitten with this when I saw it on Naomi Campbell in the ad. It looked like the perfect eye for fall. I whipped the credit card out immediately. It is a lovely taupey/grayish...

    About reviewer (161 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    Pehata

    20 years ago

    The MA used this eyeshadow on me during a makeover and although I LOVE the colour - I didn;t buy it because you can get the exact same colour in a Mac eyeshadow called 'Shale' so save your $$$$ and...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    lolly5377

    20 years ago

    So pretty in the pan, but as soon as I used it, I became indifferent to it. Currently gathering dust in my makeup case, along with several other NARS shadows. Should probably stick to Laura...

    About reviewer (254 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    jennifersface

    20 years ago

    I agree with some of you- it does give a "bruised eye" look a little. I think it would look nice if you added a lighter, or even violet on the lid. Pretty cool for night time fun!

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

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