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NARS Joyous Red Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches

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NARS Joyous Red Lipstick

NARS Holiday 2011: Joyous Red Lipstick

Described as an “amber red,” NARS Joyous Red Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is an opaque, orange-red; it’s almost more of a coral-orange than it is a genuine take on red. MAC Drive Me Wild has a more apparent golden sheen, as does Lancome Groupie.

The finish has a very subtle shimmer and sheen, but it’s barely noticeable–but it is there, very fine gold micro-shimmer that catches light beautifully. Joyous Red has a creamy consistency that glides on easily and deposits rich, even color in a single pass. NARS lipsticks are scent- and taste-free, and Joyous Red wore for five hours on me before it started to fade (and needed reapplication after six hours, including a meal).


NARS Joyous Red Lipstick


NARS Joyous Red Lipstick


NARS Joyous Red Lipstick


NARS Joyous Red Lipstick

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kate Avatar
kate

It’s funny, because this sort of colour seemed so rare and yet this season, NARS came out with this one and Guerlain came out with Gardner Rouge G, which is like the deeper, redder cousin. Both are beautiful. I already snagged Guerlain’s version, but your review is making me think I need this one as well!

Theresa Avatar
Theresa

You make every lip color look nice -____-. I can’t use bold red colors.. I don’t know whether it’s my complexion or what but I look like a drag queen. Or a little kid trying on her mother’s lipstick.

Lucy Avatar
Lucy

I’m so glad I ordered this! The color was irresistable and with and A review on your website, it’s a keeper! Thanks for reviewing. I can’t wait for it to come in!

Carrie Avatar
Carrie

This reminds me of Morgana Cryptoria’s “Cat’s Pajamas” — which is also vegan and like half the price of NARS. 🙂 I just got a tube of it yesterday, so it’s on my mind!

Katrina Avatar
Katrina

i bought this when it first came out. its my first red lipstick and I LOVE IT! i read somewhere that nars lipsticks go bad faster than regular lipsticks. i hope thats not true bc i plaon ordering a back up of this lipstick very soon.

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alisha in wi

Christine what foundation/base to you have on in this pic? Something about it looks different than usual…maybe more glowy? Do you usually use MUFE HD for pics?

Erin Avatar
Erin

I’ve got fair skin (with cool undertones), and yet I tried this on in Sephora and was amazed. It isn’t too orange for me, and brings out my blue eyes. It also goes on fairly sheer, and can build into a deeper shade. I often just dab it on with my finger for a tinted look.

Anne Avatar
Anne

I love the shade, it’s a great red. Unfortunately, it’s staying power on me is very short, it lasts for about 2 hours withouth having any meal. Still think it’s a must-have for the season.

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Lauren

mine does the same thing! and im left with an awkward ring  around my lips. its the most perfect everyday red though, I wish i bought a backup:(

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