NARS Unspeakable, Toy, Area, Deviant Velvet Lip Glides Reviews, Photos, Swatches
NARS Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Unspeakable Velvet Lip Glide ($26.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a muted, medium-dark red-plum with warm undertones and a creamy finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff that went on evenly and smoothly. The consistency had the plushness of a gloss with the creaminess of a satin lipstick, so it didn’t feel heavy or tacky, but it still had noticeable shine. This shade wore well for five hours on me, and it was moisturizing as well. NARS Plato's (LE, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Berry (-, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC At Your Best You Are (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC 1 in a Million (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, less pigmented (85% similar). MAC Plum Bite (LE, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar). Bite Beauty Black Coffee (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Modern Drama (LE, $20.00) is warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Apocalypse (DC, $26.00) is warmer (85% similar). NARS Provoke (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
NARS Toy Velvet Lip Glide ($26.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a deep, purpled burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a smattering of fine pearl. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, which was even for the most part with minor color pulling into lip lines (this was a case where the color was so dark that it was hard to tell from afar). The consistency was lightweight, smooth, a little gel-li,e and comfortable to wear over the five hours it lasted for. The formula felt hydrating to me while worn. Anastasia Potion (-, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Purple Mocha (P, $21.00) is lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). MAC With Gusto (LE, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Dark as Night (DC, $19.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
NARS Area Velvet Lip Glide ($26.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a deep brown with subtle, warmer undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that covered the lips with smooth, even color, but some of the natural lip color can come through still. The texture was lightweight, non-tacky, and comfortable to wear on the lips, while a bit of color sat in lip lines and made the ones on my bottom lip a bit more noticeable, though I didn’t really detect it from a normal viewing distance. This shade stayed on well for four and a half hours and was hydrating. MAC Thunder Kiss (LE, $20.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Maybelline Retro (P, $7.99) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Fudge Yeah (LE, $10.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC King Pin (LE, $20.00) is lighter (85% similar). Anastasia Rum (P, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Chestnut (P, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty French Press (LE, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop La Vida Mocha (LE, $10.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Giorgio Armani Daybreak (201) (P, $38.00) is cooler (85% similar). Makeup by Mario Mocha Raisin (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). NARS Mars (P, $26.00) is lighter (80% similar). ColourPop San Clemente (P, $8.00) is lighter, less pigmented, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
NARS Deviant Velvet Lip Glide ($26.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a rich, medium-dark reddish plum with subtle, warm undertones and a creamy finish. The texture was smooth, light-to-medium in weight, and spread well across the lips. The formula delivered rich, opaque color coverage that was even and didn’t pull into lip lines. I was able to wear this shade for just over five hours, and it felt moisturizing to me. NARS Kiki (LE, $26.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Baby's a Vamp (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Orchid Fatale (P, $54.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Revlon Partner in Wine (P, $10.99) is darker (90% similar). Smashbox Brick Trick (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Baden Baden (LE, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Dark Wine (P, $0.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Sin (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Orchid Fatale (P, $54.00) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Tutti Fruity (P, $8.00) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Berry (-, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Desire (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Supa Dupa Fly (350) (P, $29.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Modern Drama (LE, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Anastasia Vamp (-, $16.00) is lighter (85% similar). Natasha Denona Chestnut (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (80% similar). Anastasia Bordeaux (-, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). ColourPop Café de Paris (P, $10.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Makeup Geek Acoustic (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (80% similar). Hourglass At Night (P, $49.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Formula Overview
NARS Velvet Lip Glide ($26.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is supposed to be a hybrid between lipstick and lipgloss that is hydrating, richly pigmented, and comfortable to wear. They have stronger color payoff, a non-tacky consistency, and a smoothness to their consistency that is a lot like a good lipstick, while they have a plusher, thicker texture that gives lips a plumper, fuller look along with a glossy sheen that is more like a gloss. Some of the lighter shades settled into lip lines, but it varied from shade to shade. The wear varied between three and five hours for me, which is more like a gloss than a lipstick. They develop a more “velvety” finish, which is code for “less shine” after two to three hours, and at that point, they tend to look more like a natural finish lipstick than a gloss. I would classify the formula more as a pigmented gloss than a glossy lipstick, if I had to put it firmly in one box. The formula has a vanilla scent but had no discernible taste to me.
Unspeakable
PPermanent. $26.00.
Toy
PPermanent. $26.00.
Area
PPermanent. $26.00.
Deviant
PPermanent. $26.00.
NARS Unspeakable Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Unspeakable Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Unspeakable Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Unspeakable Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Unspeakable Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Unspeakable Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Toy Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Toy Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Toy Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Toy Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Toy Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Toy Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Area Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Area Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Area Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Area Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Area Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Area Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Deviant Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Deviant Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Deviant Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Deviant Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Deviant Velvet Lip Glide
NARS Deviant Velvet Lip Glide
Ooh Toy! That will be perfect for fall/winter months, nice that it felt hydrating too. And not many dupes either.
Agreed!
These just grow more desirable every time you post. Just when I was hoping to ease off on obtaining mass quantities! These four are my home street. Secretly hoping they have an irritant in them, or they feather like a fledgling. At least they’ll be around for the Sephora sale….please don’t let them be Nars.com exclusives! Totally craveworthy.
LOL! Feather like a fledging!
Sephora just launched them today, for VIB/VIB Rouge only, but they will also be at NARS website Sept 15, then all other retailers Oct 1. So you might be able to catch a deal – cash back, promo, sale, GWP……
Wow! I’m not a gloss person but these colors are amazing!
Happy you enjoyed ’em!
I have Unspeakable 🙂
Yay!
UGH these are all so gorgeous. I can’t wait to pick a few up.
Which ones do you have your eye on, Mo?
All of the ones you’ve swatched have looked fabulous so IDK. I like Toy but I like them all. I think it comes down to how they swatch on my skin so we’ll see.
Oh my goodness, all of these are SO pretty! Awesome fall/winter colors.
They are!
Definitely my favorite type of shades for autumn and winter! I love 3 out 4 here. Especially Toy and Deviant! This years lip product extravaganza could get very expensive at this rate, because so much wonderful quality has been showing up in Nars, MUFE, Chanel and even Smashbox.
I can only imagine! There are too many choices!
I never wear glossy lip products, but I have to admit these are stunning.
They have a great finish!
Unspeakable and Deviant are lovely. Are these released/has Nars announced the release date? I missed those details somehow. I looked online for the Lip Glides & only saw “coming soon”. Thank you!
*reading the rest of my emails and see the Lip Glides are at Sephora! ?
You nailed it, Bonnie! Sephora just launched them 🙂
Deviant is so beautiful! I might have missed this, but is it a Nars online exclusive? I don’t see it on Sephora’s page, where I have access to all of the other colors.
http://www.temptalia.com/nars-velvet-lip-glide-for-fall-2016/
These are making me DROOL! OMG… I’m totally rethinking my Fall HE lipstick choices.
Uh oh! Which one do you like the most from this set?
I’m usually not a fan of glosses/lippies that may require re-application during the day, but Area and Toy are just SO PRETTY.
They are lovely!
Everything for me, lawdzzz! :O
Enjoy ’em!
I love Area !!! And I love your eye look here 🙂
Thank you, Diane!
Thanks for the review Christine. I am deciding whether to buy Area and is the formula/color really unique in your opinion.
The formula is definitely not one we see all the time!