Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/best-worst-of-nars-full-vinyl-lip-lacquers/ In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:43:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 Best & Worst of NARS Full Vinyl Lip Lacquers https://www.temptalia.com/best-worst-of-nars-full-vinyl-lip-lacquers/ product https://www.temptalia.com/best-worst-of-nars-full-vinyl-lip-lacquers/#comments Sat, 14 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=348860 NARS Full Vinyl Lip Lacquer ($26.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is supposed to have "patent shine" and "high-octane color," which is further translated into "mirror-like shine" and "intense color" and has a "moisturizing feel." The applicator is made with two distinct sides; one side "features a reservoir to deposit the ideal amount of color" (it's slightly indented) and the other side "evenly distributes the formula." I actually felt that the applicator often over-applied the product, and I'd expect someone with thinner lips may find they need to wipe some off prior to applying to their lips. The texture was plush, Continue Reading… ]]> NARS Full Vinyl Lip Lacquer

NARS Full Vinyl Lip Lacquer ($26.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is supposed to have “patent shine” and “high-octane color,” which is further translated into “mirror-like shine” and “intense color” and has a “moisturizing feel.” The applicator is made with two distinct sides; one side “features a reservoir to deposit the ideal amount of color” (it’s slightly indented) and the other side “evenly distributes the formula.” I actually felt that the applicator often over-applied the product, and I’d expect someone with thinner lips may find they need to wipe some off prior to applying to their lips.

The texture was plush, moderate in thickness but lighter weight (not heavy but I knew I was wearing gloss) and had light to moderate tackiness, which became more noticeable over time. I felt that the shimmery shades applied the best–more even, better coverage, and sat well on my lips–while the cream shades were inconsistent though often quite pigmented. The lighter cream shades (like Santo Domingo) almost appeared bubbled on my lips, not streaky or uneven per se, but the finish wasn’t as flattering or as smooth as it was for deeper, richer hues (like Red District). Both finishes were very shiny–dare I say, mirror-like!–and glossy.

Most shades were pigmented, and the majority lasted at least four hours with some lasting as long as six hours on me. The formula was comfortable to wear and lightly to moderately hydrating over time. They were scented with something sweet and syrupy, not typical vanilla, but didn’t seem to have a discernible taste to me.

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89%
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Glossover Averages
product
8.5
pigmentation
9
texture
8.5
longevity
9.5
application
4.5
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89%
product
8.5
pigmentation
9
texture
8.5
longevity
9.5
application
4.5
Total
89%

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The Good: Creamy (2), Blendable (2), Easy To Apply (2), Long-wearing (2), Moisturizing (2), Travel-friendly (2), Smooth (1), Great Value (1)

The In-Between: Highly Pigmented (2), Buildable (1), Thick (1), Thin (1), Sticky (1), Scented (1)

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