I was able to check out the NARS Beauty Exclusives at Nordstrom today. Overall, I wasn't wowed. The only purchase I made was the mini multiples. There was a good range of colors and since I don't have any multiples, a good way to try them.
the matte pencil sets - the formula seemed ok but all of the colors in each set are very similar. Swatching on my hand, 2 colors seemed to be identical, I'm sure on my lips there would be no difference.
the blush palette is ok if you don't have many blushes from NARS. I already have hot sand and laguna. The blush colors were 'meh'. I have both Unfiltered palettes and the colors in those were better.