Albatross has long been hailed one of NAR’s best beauty products in their entire line. It is a product that rarely receives a lack-luster review and that is known world-wide as one of the best highlighting products ever.
For some time I have wanted to purchase Albatross, but for some reason (the money- that’s the reason, I am frugal!) or another, I have always refrained from purchasing it. My poor fella has had to be subject to my beauty rants, he listens and nods but surely he has no idea what I am talking about when I say “all I want to buy is Albatross by NARS! Why is that highlighter so darn expensive?!” – or so I thought.
This past Friday I reached 1000 followers on The Urban Umbrella, it was a very exciting moment for me. As I told you all yesterday, I called Jer up immediately and told him my exciting news. Being the sweetheart that he is he decided to surprise me in celebration and he brought home a lovely silly card & a little gift bag from Sephora.
Upon opening the gift bag up I was thrilled & overjoyed to find NAR’s Albatross and I am pretty sure I hopped up and did a strange victory/excited dance. It was weird. Thankfully I calmed myself down and stop the very odd crumping dance moves and was able to finally look at the lovely product that I had been coveting for so long.
So now, I am the happy & proud owner of Albatross and guess what? It’s just as fabulous as it’s rumoured. 
PACKAGING: All of NARs packaging is very sleek and
professional looking. The simple black and white is clean, classic and I love
it!
COLOUR: Albatross is described as a "sheer white golden sheen", I'd describe it as
a soft cream white hue with flecks of gold in it. If applied too heavily the
gold becomes very prominent, but if you apply just the right amount you get a
perfectly angelic dewy look.
COST: This is an expensive product coming in at $29.00 (price from Sephora online) & $32.00 on the NARS cosmetics website. If
you’re looking for a golden-toned highlighter (rather than the usual pink
tones) that will last around 6/7 hours though it’s pretty worthwhile.
DUPES? I was recently told by Rachel from "Life Unsweetened" that ELF has a dupe that lasts
less time. I have not tried this but it’s worth checking out if you want
something similar for less cost.
I'm so happy that you now have it! Your boy sounds like a sweetheart, so kind!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day and congrats!
He is such a sweetheart! I am lucky! x
DeleteLovely! I have the elf one and it doesn't last as long as the NARS, but it's still a great dupe! I have to be careful how much I put on because sometimes it comes off too shimmery. Congrats on your followers & what a sweet boyfriend :)
ReplyDeleteI am going to keep my eyes open for the ELF one, I wanna compare now!!! xx
DeleteI want it too!:) So cool:) Kisses! xo
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely! x
DeleteYay! What a sweet boyfriend! Supportive AND a good listener!
ReplyDeleteFizz and Frosting
hhahaha right? Such a great guy! x
DeleteWhat a sweet boyfriend you have! Clearly, he was paying attention ;)
ReplyDeleteHe is such a awesome guy! <3
Deletelove how subtle this highlighter is on you. thats always the problem i find. they aren't usually subtle. i love the goldy colour it looks very pretty on your cheeks =)
ReplyDeleteAwe thanks! Yes, it is very subtle - very natural :)
DeleteLove the effect it gives <3 <3
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteCongrats on the 1000 followers! Your boyfriend is such a sweetie, just when you think they're not listening, eh..?
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, I love the golden shimmer to it.
Jesss xo
He is such a great guy, I am super lucky! Thank you so much! xx
Deletethis sounds like something i need to try! look great on you!!
ReplyDeleteWow - so nice of your boyfriend to celebrate with you on your 1000 followers!
what a catch!
It's amazing, I seriously LOVE it! x
DeleteThat's so sweet that he bought it for you! And congrats on 1000 followers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you so much! <3
Deletesoo lovely... kool :)
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DeleteIt sounds and looks lovely, I like the effects once it is on xx
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Awe thanks! <3
DeleteIt looks really prety on you, Bree!
ReplyDeletexo, alison*elle
Thank you :)
Deletealbatross is a very gorgeous and unique highlighter! love the golden tone! that is so sweet of your boyfriend - lucky you!
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I really love it, it's such a build-able highlighter! x
DeleteYour skin is really pretty :) xoxo KJ
ReplyDeleteAwe thank you :)
DeleteAwhhh so sweet that you got it as a present!!! :) It looks really good on you, so well worth the money I think.. xx
ReplyDeleteIsn't that so sweet? I swear I have the best guy!! :)
DeleteThat looks stunning! I love what you said about your boyfriend nodding and agreeing mine does the same i dont think he even know what i'm talking about half the time, Congratulations :)
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hahaha but he never seizes to surprise me! I was shocked that he remembered it, and even more shocked he got it to celebrate my 1000 readers - whatta doll! x
DeleteThis looks gorgeous (:
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It really is, lovely product! x
DeleteThat's a lovely highlighter! It worthy every penny! That's such a great gift from you friend!! I love nars products!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 1000 followers! :D <3 big hugs <3
I am totally in LOVE with nars now! x
DeleteSo pretty :) love the gold flecks in it
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Same here! xx
DeleteWow, what a lucky treat! Your boyfriend has a better memory for such strange and confusing objects than mine ;D
ReplyDeleteIt looks really gorgeous on the skin x
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ahhaha yeah I am pretty impressed! x
DeletePretty! And it's such a nice treat to get a 'luxury' wish list item :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a luxe item, I feel so classy everytime I use it hahaha! x
DeleteAww! You look so pretty! And congrats on reaching over 1000 followers!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Jessica! <3
DeleteIt looks so beautiful! At the moment I already have so many highlighters but this one is on my wish list, if I ever finish one I'll probably buy this one ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis one has always been on my wish list, of course there is always always always more on the wishlist - bad beauty addict! x
Deleteyou have such a swet boyfrind
ReplyDeletethe sweetest! x :)
DeleteThis is such a lovely colour! Adore it!
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DeleteThis sounds like a really great highlighter, so sweet that you received it as a gift! Looks beautifully luminous on your skin!
ReplyDeleteIt really is a great highlighter, very easy to wear! Thank you (:
DeleteLovely! I love NARS so much, but I only have their illuminator in Super Orgasm in my collection so far.. I really want some blushes and eyeshadows. Hopefully I'll get to experience more of their products!
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Deleteit really compliments your skin. :)
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Deletei wish we have NARS in Malaysia!
ReplyDeleteAwe sorry, perhaps online order? :)
DeleteWow, it is really subtle and gives you a nice glow. Definitely a good purchase!
ReplyDeleteThank you! <3
DeleteI love nars :-)
ReplyDeleteYou & I both! x
Deletelove this post.
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DeleteThis is such a lovely colour!!! :)
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DeleteI've also only heard good things about this product! What a sweet boyfriend you have :) It looks gorgeous on you. And congrats on 1,000 followers!
ReplyDeleteIt's so amazing! And thank you so much! <3
DeleteThe product has cool effects. looking for one here :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's really neat too! xx
Deleteoh it looks nice on you:) I've tried it but it doesn't look nice with my skintone:(
ReplyDeleteOh really? I am really loving it, maybe your skintone better suits pink highlighters? :)
Deleteaww what a lovely surprise :) This looks gorgeous, I was undecided between Lightscapade by Mac and this and ended up going for the Mac one but have always doubted my decision- Albatross looks so pretty x
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely surprise! MAC has lovely highlighters too, always liked theirs! :)
DeleteCongratulations on reaching the 1,000 milestone! Here's to another 1,000.
ReplyDeleteAli x
Awe thank you<333
DeleteIt looks so good.
ReplyDeleteHere in Argentina you can´t get NARS, you have to buy it on the internet.
Seeing how good it looks on you I think I´m gonna buy some NARS make up.
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Deleteit looks really nice on you! :D
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DeleteLook gorg on you Bree! <3 xx Donah #GIG
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DeleteLook gorg on you Bree! xx Donah
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DeleteI keep wondering if I should at this to my collection of NARS products. I just may:) xx
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DeleteLove the gold flecks!
ReplyDeleteSame! xx
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Deletei like that it is subtle and natural :) looks great on you! #GIG
ReplyDeleteAwe thanks! <3
Deletelooks great on you! x
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
Deletelove the color. So natural! :)
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ReplyDeleteDefinitely a staple for me too! xx
DeleteWhat a lovely surprise! Congrats on the milestone x
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