NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick
NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick
NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick ($25.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a “bold red,” and it is certainly that: a decadent, deep red that’s neither blue nor orange. It is a cooler-toned red, so the base is subtly blue, but it is the type of red that will work on cooler and warmer skin tones. The finish is nearly matte, with a touch of shine when the light hits the center of the lips.
The Pure Matte formula is designed to be opaque and long-wearing in a base that glides on and wears comfortably–it also contains wild mango butter to moisturize lips. There is enough creaminess to allow the color to apply easily onto lips without dragging or pulling, but not so much that it causes feathering. The color becomes opaque in one stroke, too–very high pigmentation–and between the matte finish and the boldness of the color, it lasts six to eight hours on me. It does stain slightly if worn for more than a couple of hours.
I don’t find that all of the Pure Mattes are created equal, but the darker and bolder shades like Mascate work wonderfully. They’re mostly matte without being drying or uncomfortable to wear and deliver excellent color coverage with little product. It could be a touch more moisturizing over the time it wears, but for a matte, achieving “not drying” status is good.
Where to Buy: NARS, $25
The Glossover
I like the depth in this red--it gives it the boldness that reds always have, but it's not a bright red, so it pairs well with an assortment of looks and situations.
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NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick
NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick
NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick
NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick
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Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase Mascate? How much is it?
NARS, $25.
Is it limited edition?
No.
Any dupes?
Chanel Byzantin is pinker, so it looks lighter. MAC Russian Red is a bit brighter and looks more orange on me.
I find Nars Mascate is a wonderful darker red, a perfect retro red, I will certainly buy it but I am also looking for a very bright red (matte) and I find that ruby woo from mac was perfect but on your swatch it seems so darker... so what type of red is it ?
Ruby Woo is a medium-dark red.
thank you. just a last question : could Nars mascate be qualified of a dark red? I want to be sure that if I buy this one and ruby woo they wouldn't be similar. as far as red lipsticks are concerned, have you tried revlon matte lisptick "really red"?
Ruby Woo should appear a bit lighter - and it's very blue-based, so that alone should make it stand out. I haven't tried Really Red by Revlon!
Hey I was just wondering if you wore a lipliner with this? If yes which one? Thank! Really really love this colour =)
No, I never wear lip liner in lip swatches! :)
this colour makes your eyes look incredible!
Just scored by getting it for 19$ CAN at Winners :D love it!! My darkest red to date, even darker than my beloved russian red!!
Your lips are so perfectly shaped. Loving the red!
It´s posible is similar to russian red de mac?? thanks.
Darker!
That is a beauuutiful red. And you look so gorgeous wearing it Christine! I will definitely get this one, looks like a perfect red to me
I just got this today, and I have dark skin; I black if that helps anyone and this looks AMAZING, I couldn't even wait to wear it, so I put it on 4 hours ago and have yet to reapply it. Ruby Woo who?
This is to die for! I was just going to get a Back up of Mac's Ruby Woo, which one do you prefer for a kind of Red koolaid stain? Lol sounds weird, but when I wear red lipstick I only wear a bit like a lip stain kinda just to Brighten my lips ;)
Gorgeous, but way too expensive for me!!
This took my breath away!
stunning shade - a bit berry toned I would say, but wow <3
beautiful!
The pigmentation on this is insane.
How is this different from MAC russian red?
I mentioned this in the review :)
Oops didn't see the post FAQ at first, thanks!!
Woah, this colour is all sorts of amazing on you, love it :)
Love the colour on your lips, it looks so different from in the tube, but matte lips really aren't my thing.
This looks like the perfect red lipstick for me, which is really hard to find!
wow, this is my kind of red.
Extremely rich color and gorgeous texture...love nars
Looks nice :)!
That color is absolutely stunning on you Christine!
This is such a gorgeous shade!!! Looks lovely on you!! :)
This looks so pretty Do you know if sephora will carry it?
In August.
this has been at nordstrom since July 15th :)
Hottest matte red, ever.
This is beautiful. Such a perfect red!
christine, i think this might be the nicest lipstick i've ever seen on you. don't lose it! beautiful!
Would you say that this color is cooler than Chili by MAC?
I don't have Chili!
Want it, need it. Don't care how much it costs, lol...
What a stunning red!
a MUST have for fall and winter! all year round too in my opinion :)
Ok I'm getting this.
Stunning!
NEED THIS! I have been using Carthage all summer and can't wait to use this all fall!
You look gorgeous !
WOW! This color is gorgeous on you!
Christine- do you apply this with a lip brush or does it work straight from the tube? Thanks!
Always straight from the tube!
Wow, that red is hot! I might have to pick this one up.
This lipstick looks gorgeous on you. Thanks for the photos, swatches & review. :)
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