NARS Dressed to Kill Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a “fuchsia rose with gold shimmer.” It’s a subtly pink-tinged rosy-red with a dusting of gold sparkle. It’s just barely cool-toned; it almost reads neutral to neutral-warm against my warmer complexion. I suspect it will look a bit pinker against cooler complexions. shu uemura Rouge Luster is warmer. Giorgio Armani #406 is redder. Dior Nocturne is pinker, less red.
The texture of this is lightly creamy, and it glides on fairly easily and smoothly, but there is a noticeable texture from the gold sparkle. It provided full color coverage, and the color lasted six hours and left a pinky-berry stain behind for another hour or so. The formula was neither drying nor hydrating, but it was comfortable to wear for the entire time I wore it. I didn’t have any problems with the color feathering or bleeding. There was no distinguishable scent or flavor. If you like the idea of a muted, rosy red, you’ll like Dressed to Kill. It’s bright enough that it’s still a bolder color choice, but it’s not as bold or as bright as your traditional red.
If you like the idea of a muted, rosy red, you'll like Dressed to Kill. It's bright enough that it's still a bolder color choice, but it's not as bold or as bright as your traditional red.
Product
9/10
Pigmentation
10/10
Texture
9/10
Longevity
10/10
Application
4.5/5
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NARS Seduction Blush ($28.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as “sangria.” It’s a deep, red wine with a very faint shimmer-sheen finish. Initially, the color in the pan reminded me a bit of NARS Outlaw, but the two aren’t the same; Outlaw is more berry-hued and has golden shimmer/sheen. NARS Dolce Vita is pinker, not quite as dark. MAC Hidden Treasure is more orange, less wine/berry. MAC Stratus is warmer, a little browner in comparison. NARS G-Spot is lighter, more muted. It’s also similar to NARS Grenadine, which is an eyeshadow, though the eyeshadow is redder.
Seduction is insanely pigmented; use a really, really light hand with this one–even on my medium complexion, the barest pat of the brush yielded plenty of color. It has a soft, finely-milled texture that applies to the cheeks smoothly and blends out easily. There’s no dryness or powderiness, so even if you over-apply the color, it can be blended and diffused without much trouble. Because of its intense pigmentation, it will be lovely for darker complexions, and some fairer skin tones who want a less fussy/more fool-proof blush may want to opt for something like Dolce Vita, which will end up looking more similar than different when applied lightly. Seduction does have a lot of red in it, so it may accentuate any natural redness in the cheeks. When I wore it, the blush managed to stay on for seven hours, and it was slightly faded after eight hours.
Because of its intense pigmentation, it will be lovely for darker complexions, and some fairer skin tones who want a less fussy/more fool-proof blush may want to opt for something like Dolce Vita, which will end up looking more similar than different when applied lightly.
Product
9.5/10
Pigmentation
10/10
Texture
10/10
Longevity
8/10
Application
4.5/5
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Fresh and fierce, strong and sexy; the Spring 2013 Color Collection introduces a vibrant, ‘90s-esque palette that sets the tone for a season of audaciously feminine looks. Created by Founder & Creative Director François Nars, the collection heralds spring’s arrival with shades ready to make a graphic statement.
Eyeshadow Duo ($34.00)
Mad Mad World Cyan and parakeet green
Bouthan Soft pink tulle and bright pink with gold shimmer
Single Eyeshadow ($24.00)
Persia Matte paprika
Soft Touch Shadow Pencil ($24.00)
Corcovado 24-karat gold (Limited Edition)
Blush ($28.00)
Seduction Sangria
Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil ($24.00)
Cythere Soft metallic rose (Limited Edition)
Lipstick ($24.00)
Dressed to Kill Fuchsia rose with gold shimmer
Nail Polish ($18.00)
Disco Inferno Iridescent silver green (Limited Edition)
Availability: January 15th @ NARS, February for Sephora, Nordstrom, and other counters
