Is Tropic matte or shimmery?

It is a matte shadow with fine shimmer particles, so it looks mostly matte with a light glint. It is not a full metallic or frost finish.

The pan holds 0.07 oz of powder, the standard single-shadow size in the NARS line.

Can I use it as eyeliner?

Yes. A damp angled brush turns it into a soft teal liner along the lash line.

Does it need an eyeshadow primer?

A primer helps. Matte shadows with particles can apply unevenly and crease on oily lids without a base.

Is it sold as a single or in a palette?

It is a single eyeshadow in its own compact, not part of a palette.

Who is Tropic best for?

Shoppers who want one saturated teal for a defined lid or liner look, rather than a set of everyday neutrals.

Where is the NARS Eye Shadow Tropic cheapest?

At Walmart, for $16.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the NARS Eye Shadow Tropic?

Rated 4 out of 5 from 2 ratings.

NARS Eye Shadow Tropic

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NARS Eye Shadow Tropic

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$16.99at WalmartChecked Nov 12

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Last seen at $16.99 at Walmart on Nov 12.

Our take on the NARS Eye Shadow Tropic

NARS Eye Shadow in Tropic is a single powder eyeshadow in a 0.07 oz pan. Tropic is a teal shade with a matte base carrying fine shimmer particles, so it reads mostly matte with a soft glint rather than a full metallic finish. It suits shoppers who want one saturated color for a defined lid or a smudged liner look rather than a full palette. Against NARS's duo and palette shadows, it offers one shade at a time in a compact pan, which is the trade-off: less variety, but no filler shades.

Best forShoppers who want a single bold teal shadowBuilding a custom palette one shade at a timeDefined lid or smudged liner looksMatte-leaning finishes with a slight shimmer

Pros

Pigmented teal that shows up on the lid
Matte base with fine shimmer, not full metallic
Compact 0.07 oz single pan
Works as shadow or as a soft liner
Fits a build-your-own palette approach

Cons

One shade only, no coordinating colors included
Shimmer particles can scatter if applied heavily
Matte-with-particle textures can look uneven without a primer
Teal is a statement color, not an everyday neutral

NARS Eye Shadow Tropic prices at every store

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In stockSold by Ask4BeautyReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
$16.99+ $4.99 shippingChecked Nov 12
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About the NARS Eye Shadow Tropic

This is a NARS powder eyeshadow in the shade Tropic. It has a shimmer finish with particles.

Brand: NARS
Shade: Tropic
Type: Powder eyeshadow
Finish: Shimmer, with particles
Size: 0.07 oz

Specifications

color: OtherSource
actual_color: TropicSource
size: 0.07 ozSource

Questions and answers

Is Tropic matte or shimmery?: It is a matte shadow with fine shimmer particles, so it looks mostly matte with a light glint. It is not a full metallic or frost finish.
How big is the pan?: The pan holds 0.07 oz of powder, the standard single-shadow size in the NARS line.
Can I use it as eyeliner?: Yes. A damp angled brush turns it into a soft teal liner along the lash line.
Does it need an eyeshadow primer?: A primer helps. Matte shadows with particles can apply unevenly and crease on oily lids without a base.
Is it sold as a single or in a palette?: It is a single eyeshadow in its own compact, not part of a palette.
Who is Tropic best for?: Shoppers who want one saturated teal for a defined lid or liner look, rather than a set of everyday neutrals.
Where is the NARS Eye Shadow Tropic cheapest?: At Walmart, for $16.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the NARS Eye Shadow Tropic?: Rated 4 out of 5 from 2 ratings.