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…
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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…
Think Twice About That Colorful Makeup Brush Hair
In its “Best Beauty Buys” section of its March issue, People StyleWatch featured a pretty set of makeup brushes from Aéropostale at the low, low price of $9 for for four brushes! What a deal, right?! Um, maybe yes — but, then again, maybe not. The style of brushes in the set (three eye brushes […] 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…
A Lesson in Kabuki (Brushes!)
So-called “kabuki” brushes have become pervasive in the cosmetics industry. But if you shop around, you may find yourself wondering: What is a kabuki brush anyway? Historically, it was easy to identify a kabuki brush by its distinctive appearance: A cosmetic brush that had a short stem, or ferrule, with a flat bottom that allowed […] Read more…