Velvet Matte Lip Pencil by NARS Cosmetics
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Velvet Matte Lip Pencil by NARS Cosmetics Details
Manufacturer: NARSBrand: NARS
Product features:
- Color lasts for hours
- Lipstick in a jumbo pencil - Easy to apply
- Enriched with Vitamin E
Customer Reviews of Velvet Matte Lip Pencil by NARS Cosmetics
Customer Review: Pricey, but excellent
Summary: 4 Stars
I am not hugely into makeup, but I've always absolutely loved the look of 1950s pin-up style red lips. After a while of poking around and getting terrible shades of red that made me look more like Bozo than a blonde that gentlemen would prefer, I finally went to a makeup store for help. I told the attendant what I was after, and she immediately pointed me to NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella.
Since I was at a store I got to try before I bought, and I was floored. Finally, a true deep red that flattered my face rather than clownized it. If you are after the striking, dangerous, sexy femme fatale look, you can't get any better than Cruella. It's also very kind to teeth, whitening them rather than yellowing as some red lipcolors are apt to do.
Not only this, but it's easy to apply. As I mentioned before I'm no lipstick guru, and part of my makeup woes was attempting to put lipstick on my lips rather than my chin. As a soft lip pencil rather than a stick, application is a breeze. No lip brush required. I wear it with lipliner below, but I could see it being used as a base with a creamier stick on top, as well. Being pencil it doesn't bleed much, but I do find it useful to apply a little concealer around my lips to make a very defined lipline. I prefer the matte look for daytime use, but slicked over with clear or colored gloss it's great to hit the town with.
I put four stars rather than five mostly for the price. It's definitely a splurge, as far as lip color goes. Not to mention, you have to buy the NARS brand sharpener with it because the pencil is too fat for virtually any other sharpener on the market. Another downside is that it comes off very easily when I eat, but that's a common malady with lipcolor. Application is so easy that putting it back on is not a problem.
I do highly recommend this product. It's expensive, but (especially because I chose striking red) since it's the centerpiece of my makeup routine now, I think it's worth the money.
Though, it would be nice if it was about ten dollars cheaper.
Description of Velvet Matte Lip Pencil by NARS Cosmetics
The convenience of a pencil with the application of a lipstick in a jumbo-size crayon design. Instantly coats lips with rich pigment, imparting a velvet matte finish for seamless color. The long lasting yet non-drying formula is enriched with special emollients for a creamy texture, while a combination of unique silicones ensures long-lasting, velvety color for hours.Lipstick
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