I go back and forth between #TeamLipGloss and #TeamLipstick and even waver between traditional lipsticks and liquid lipsticks. All have their pluses and minuses and some go better with certain looks and moods than others. Me for instance, I LOVE a pretty shiny gloss (paired with a mostly matte makeup look—see Don’t Forget Balance in Your Makeup for more tips) until my hair keeps getting stuck in it when it’s windy. Or I love a good traditional tube of lipstick until the cap accidentally comes off in my bag and all my belongings become tinted with a deep, bluish-red. And then I’ll LOVE the longevity of a liquid lipstick until I’m performing surgery to get that sucka off during my nighttime skin routine. *eyeroll*
But of course none of this even comes to mind when the latest lip launch arrives. I’m like a five year old in that way—all of a sudden my attention span can’t handle the cons and only sees the pros…lol. And such is how I currently feel with NARS launching what sounds very close to a liquid lipstick (although these sound like they may not dry completely matte—maybe a softer velvet matte). Not too long ago I was saying to myself that I don’t need anymore liquid lipsticks and this comes out and I’m all like “OHHHHHHHHHHH”
SMH.
See lip color swatches on dark skin here
Anyway, read on for the official deets…
This season, NARS takes lips to a whole new level with the new Velvet Lip Glide. The new lip color strikes the perfect balance between softness and strength, coverage and comfort in a full range of colors. Laced with NARS’ Oil Infusion Complex, this hybrid lip color combines the fluidity and effortlessness of a gloss with the coverage and comfort of a lipstick. Oil Infusion Complex allows for a smooth-glide effect, instantly delivering saturated color with sensorial comfort. The new doe foot applicator offers a plush application delivering effortlessly nourished lips and intense color.Named after the iconic venues and new attitude that emerged from the sexual revolution of the ‘70s, Velvet Lip Glide shade names capture the freedom of personal power and play.
Shades Include:
STRIPPED
Beige pink
NO. 54
Raspberry red
UNLACED
Nude pink
LE PALACE
Deep cherry red
PLAYPEN
Pink coral
UNSPEAKABLE
Garnet
BOUND
Rose pink
TOY
Deep aubergine
DANCETERIA
Fuchsia
AREA
Rich chestnut
LA MAIN BLEUE
Rich berry
DEVIANT*
Deep burgundy
MINESHAFT
Poppy red
EDIT: Temptalia has swatches of these here—they look glossier than I thought they would
*Exclusive to NARS Boutiques and narscosmetics.com
Price: $26 each
AVAILABILITY:
Available September 6-September 7, 2016 on Sephora.com for the VIB & VIB Rouge Preview
Available September 15, 2016 at NARS boutiques and narscosmetics.com
Available October 1, 2016 at Sephora, department, and specialty stores
Temptalia has swatches of these. I think they are just really pigmented glosses like the ABH ones. I don’t think they’re velvet matte, although I wish they were like the lipstick in the promo photo.
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Yes, I had already updated the post with her link. I’m annoyed they are so glossy-looking :/
Hi Danielle,
I’m sorry if I missed it but do you know the lip shade the model in the promo is wearing. I’ve been stalking different pages for weeks trying to find out. That color is fierce! Thanks in advance.