This is why I love makeup brushes: Every once in a while a new one comes along and it’s really, really different than everything else on the market and exciting. Which is a feat, honestly, because there are a lot of brushes on the market, and a lot of same. But the NARS #23 Wet/Dry […] Read more…
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Nars Ita Update: Back In Stock
(For the moment). For $55. Get it while it’s in stock. … Otherwise, you may miss your opportunity. CHECK OUT OUR ONGOING NARS ITA COVERAGE, WITH LESS EXPENSIVE AND EVEN PRETTIER DUPES, HERE!!! Read more…
Get it While It’s Hot: Nars Ita Back in the House!
The $55 Nars Kabuki Ita is back in stock, although our guess is that it won’t be available for long. Good luck getting your hands on one! You may want to read this article before you buy one – and you may find a suitable dupe for a more affordable price. Start your search here! […] Read more…
Still Searching: More Nars Ita Replacement Suggestions
Yes, the $55 Nars Ita is still out of stock, leading to continued widespread disappointment in the Land o’ Beauty. Based on our emails and web traffic on the issue, this is a contouring crisis! So based on even more demand for even more Nars Ita dupe suggestions, we have another one for you. This […] Read more…
Nars Ita! Still Out of Stock
We’ve been covering this story closely and the Nars Ita brush, now $55, is still out of stock. In the meantime, check out our suggested replacement here or a full list of possible dupes here. Just to wet your appetite: Read more…
The Pretty Forget-You-Nars-Ita-Brush
Tired of waiting for the Nars Ita or scrambling to get it during one of the small windows of inventory-opportunity? Well, here is what you’ve been waiting for. This is our recommended Forget-You-Nars-Ita-Brush! This brush is BETTER and even more artsy and cool than the Nars Ita! And it costs almost the same — $60 […] Read more…
Boo! Hoo! The Nars Ita is (apparently) Sold Out — Again!
In early March, we reported that the Nars Ita #21 was back in stock, as part of an update on our January story about how Nars can’t keep up with demand on this brush. When the brush returned to the market — only on the Nars website — the price had jumped to $55, up […] Read more…
Where Have All The Ferrules Gone? To the Land of Toothbrush-es Every-one …
We have noticed an interesting trend blooming, just like the spring flowers we hope to see soon. More and more brushes, it seems, are coming to market without the grip of metal ferrules, which are typically made of aluminum or brass, around their waist. While you might say this is a kabuki-inspired trend, it also […] Read more…
Brush Watch! INSTYLE’s Big Brush Spread
Don’t you love when your big fat ladies mag shows up in the mail! What treats inside! Spring is coming! Spring is coming! Anyway … InStyle dedicated FIVE pages to makeup brushes in its March issue, featuring the lovely Nicole Kidman on the cover. Highlights: Page One Beauty Shot of brushes – no real information. […] Read more…
OMG – Has the Nars Ita Been Killed?
UPDATE NO. 2: YES, IT’S SOLD OUT AGAIN. FOLLOWUP STORY HERE. UPDATE NO. 1: AS OF MARCH 1, THIS BRUSH IS BACK IN STOCK AT THE NARS COSMETICS WEBSITE. BE FORWARNED: THE PRICE HAS BEEN INCREASED TO $55. THE ARTICLE BELOW ORIGINALLY APPEARED IN JANUARY 2014. The Nars Ita, with its unique sleek modern […] Read more…