Friday 8 February 2013

Nars Bronzer - Laguna

Yes I caved, I bought it.  As well as being an avid lipstick junkie, I am partial to a bit lots of bronzer. I have tried various high street bronzers by all different brands, but Nars Laguna Bronzer is the beauty community's most hyped bronzer, so naturally when ASOS decided to have 20% student discount before Christmas I couldn't say no. 
I don't know how to say this, but, here goes. Initially I was so disappointed with this particular shade and could not understand the hype. The bronzer generally is beautiful, it's Nars I didn't expect anything less to be honest. The texture is so lovely, so smooth and it blends amazingly on the skin to give a natural finish. Though there is shimmer that runs through the product in the pan, it doesn't transfer onto the skin.

Left: Laguna    Right: ELF Contour
The only reason for any disappointment is probably my own fault. Laguna bronzer is normally used as a contour shade and is the reason why I purchased it. For those of you that are not familiar with this term, contour is where a shadow is created in hollows of the face to scalp and shape the face to make it look thinner and define bone structure. I like a really dark, defined contour which I blend out, I found that Laguna did not give the full effect that I wanted. As the swatches show Laguna is so light compared to it's ELF 'dupe'. (Which is the bronzer I am currently using for my contour.)
I really love the quality though, definitely my favourite bronzer for longevity and finish. The packing is nice, sleek, black compact with a massive mirror which is handy. The outside can get a bit grubby after a while as any dirt or makeup does seem to attach itself to the rubber packaging. 
 I now use it all over my face and it warms up my complexion beautifully. I use this sometimes during the day as it is so easy to work with, but mainly in the evenings as I know it is one of those products that always looks good.  I do really like this and do appreciate that the quality that Nars Bronzers have is amazing. I still cannot quite fathom as to why this shade has become so big, because I don't believe that Laguna perfectly suits as many people as there is claiming that it does. I do definitely want to check out other shades, but I will go to a Nars counter before purchasing next time. Hopefully they will open a counter near me soon, not too close actually, I wont have any money left.
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10 comments

  1. I've wanted to try this bronzer out for a long time. I just have too many others in my stash to justify it! Maybe If I EVER finish one of those I may cave too!

    Leanne @ Leanne-Marie | Beauty, fashion & lifestyle. x x

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    1. Some bronzers take forever to finish. I was actually quite shocked as to how little product was in the pan, 8g I think.

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  2. I have heard about this bronzer and wanted to try it, too. Good to know!

    Alyssa

    alytodgirltalk.blogspot.com

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    1. I would definitely swatch it to see whether you like it with your skin tone. But it is lovely.

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  3. This is the best! I've been using it for years!

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  4. ive heard its so good would love it but am a little scared its too dark for my far skin
    http://www.thelilywhiteenglishrose.blogspot.com

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    1. It is expensive so I would recommend you go to a counter to see whether you like it before you buy it.

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  5. I have always wanted this bronzer but I'm on a project 10 pan, too many products!

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    1. It can be your first purchase then. My wishlist is crazy long because of my spending ban.

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