NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base: a Guru Score of 84%

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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✓Yay

"I'm going in with a little bit of my NARS eye primer on my eyes. I did take a teeny bit of foundation onto my eyelids, so there was like already a little bit of color there. And now I'm just applying this to be a really beautiful like velvety base for my eyeshadow. And then making sure to pat it out and then setting a little bit with some powder."

All 8 takes from Alexandra Anele

This new brand is AMAZING

"I'm just going to mix a little bit of my NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base with a little bit of concealer. I've been doing this recently and I just kind of like the finish that it creates."

Emma’s makeup is perfect

"I'm going to Prime my eyes with my Nars Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base. Pat Pat Pat blend blend blend. Don't buff, just Pat."

I Recreated the PERFECT Smokey Eye

"I'm going to mix that with the Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base from NARS, which is clear, so it doesn't really give any coverage. And I just want to add a little bit because I do have a lot of red veins happening on my eyes, but I don't need to like completely conceal it."

How to make “Work Appropriate” makeup more FUN

"Keep in mind that what base you use is going to make an impact. If you're using a much lighter, like if I were to use a white base, this would be way more intense. I used a sheer eye primer. I just used Nars eye primer."

Beyonce’s makeup is perfection

"I'm prepping my eyelids using my NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base which it's white so it might leave a little bit of a gray cast on deeper skin tones. I've been liking it the formula is nice and very velvety."

Jenna’s eye makeup is PERFECT

"I really love the Nars eyeshadow base. I just like I need something with a little bit of coverage. So this technique has really been serving me well. You want that tack on the lid, so it really grips, you know, and you want some tack to hold on to that powder. But sometimes if it's like a little too tacky, you're going to have a difficult time blending your powders over it."

Finally playing with the GREEN palette! 💚

"I'm going to use my Nars eye primer."

Emma Stone's makeup is PERFECT

"I'm going in with a little bit of my NARS eye primer on my eyes. I did take a teeny bit of foundation onto my eyelids, so there was like already a little bit of color there. And now I'm just applying this to be a really beautiful like velvety base for my eyeshadow. And then making sure to pat it out and then setting a little bit with some powder."

Allie Glines

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✓Yay

"I'm still a huge fan of the Nars tinted one but I think they discontinued it I can't find it anywhere. I just think there's something really nice about a tinted one because it just kind of cancels out any discoloration. But this one works, and as far as longevity goes, it really does work."

All 4 takes from Allie Glines

The Makeup I'm Thankful For This Year 🥹

"I'm pretty sure it's discontinued and I can't find mine personally the NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, oh my gosh I'm thankful for that too."

Trying NEW Makeup That GOT ME 😍

"I'm still a huge fan of the Nars tinted one but I think they discontinued it I can't find it anywhere. I just think there's something really nice about a tinted one because it just kind of cancels out any discoloration. But this one works, and as far as longevity goes, it really does work."

Did you forget these?! I sure did 😭

"I'm just going to use my NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base which I feel like they're discontinuing because I cannot find this on Sephora and I am panicking a little bit. I'm able to find the clear one but I want the tinted one."

New Makeup I Didn’t See 👀 Until Now..

"I already prepped my eyelids with some of my NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base as always"

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base?

A clear eyeshadow primer designed to prevent smudging and extend eyeshadow wear and longevity.

Is NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

What is NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base's Guru Score?

NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.