NARS 413 BLKR, Let's Go Crazy, Red Square Velvet Matte Lip Pencils Reviews, Photos, Swatches
413 BLKR
NARS 413 BLKR Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($27.00 for 0.08 oz.) is bright, medium fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a fine, lavender pearl. It had mostly opaque color coverage that applied evenly across the lips. The lip pencil felt smooth, velvety, and glided on without dragging on the lips. This shade wore well for six hours and was lightly drying after five hours of wear. There was a faint fuchsia stain left behind.
The formula is supposed to be “long-lasting” with “rich” and “seamless color.” The texture has a more velvety feel: smooth, thinner but glides on easily, and doesn’t have a lot of wetness/creaminess. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade with most shades having semi-opaque coverage. They were easy to apply along the lips and comfortable to apply, as they did not tug. The formula lasted anywhere from three hours to six hours, and some shades were somewhat drying and others were non-drying.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Troublemaker (P, $22.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Menace (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- MAC Dance Off, Pants Off (LE, $19.00) is glossier (95% similar).
- MAC Pink, You Think? (P, $19.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- MAC Full Fuchsia (P, $19.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
- Illamasqua Atomic (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Guerlain Cherry Cape (067) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, more muted, glossier (90% similar).
- Chanel La Romanesque (50) (DC, $45.00) is less shimmery, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- Milani Raspberry Rush (P, $5.49) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Logan (P, $36.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$27.00/0.08 oz. - $337.50 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “long-lasting” with “rich” and “seamless color.” The texture has a more velvety feel: smooth, thinner but glides on easily, and doesn’t have a lot of wetness/creaminess. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade with most shades having semi-opaque coverage. They were easy to apply along the lips and comfortable to apply, as they did not tug. The formula lasted anywhere from three hours to six hours, and some shades were somewhat drying and others were non-drying.
Browse all of our NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil swatches.
Ingredients
C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Polyethylene, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Dimethicone, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Flavor (Aroma), Dicalcium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Anise Alcohol. [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Mica, Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
413 BLKR
PPermanent. $27.00.
Let's Go Crazy
NARS Let’s Go Crazy Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($27.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage, though it took a second layer to get full coverage. The texture was thin, lightweight, but velvety and smooth, so it did not feel clingy or uncomfortable to wear. This shade wore well for six hours and was neither drying nor hydrating, and it also left a subtle stain behind.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup Geek Mambo (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Menace (P, $18.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Poppin' (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop All Tea (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Too Faced Troublemaker (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Exaltee (93) (P, $45.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Framboise (DC, $24.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (90% similar).
- Too Faced It's Happening (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Chanel La Romanesque (50) (DC, $45.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Love is Blind (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$27.00/0.08 oz. - $337.50 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “long-lasting” with “rich” and “seamless color.” The texture has a more velvety feel: smooth, thinner but glides on easily, and doesn’t have a lot of wetness/creaminess. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade with most shades having semi-opaque coverage. They were easy to apply along the lips and comfortable to apply, as they did not tug. The formula lasted anywhere from three hours to six hours, and some shades were somewhat drying and others were non-drying.
Browse all of our NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil swatches.
Ingredients
C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Polyethylene, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Dimethicone, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Flavor (Aroma), Dicalcium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Anise Alcohol. [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Mica, Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Let's Go Crazy
PPermanent. $27.00.
Red Square
NARS Red Square Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($27.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, medium orange with warm, red undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, velvety consistency that was almost creamy compared to most shades, though I would not say it felt wet or emollient. The lip color glided on and did not tug or drag on my lips. The color stayed on nicely for over six hours and was slightly drying toward the end.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- KVD Beauty Malice (P, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Cray Cray (P, $20.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Warmed Maple (LE, $24.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar).
- Tarte Mai Tai (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Lover's Lane (P, $20.00) is darker (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Countess (DC, $21.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC So Chaud (P, $19.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bootie (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Persimmon (DC, $26.00) is glossier (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Hot Fire (LE, $18.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$27.00/0.08 oz. - $337.50 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “long-lasting” with “rich” and “seamless color.” The texture has a more velvety feel: smooth, thinner but glides on easily, and doesn’t have a lot of wetness/creaminess. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade with most shades having semi-opaque coverage. They were easy to apply along the lips and comfortable to apply, as they did not tug. The formula lasted anywhere from three hours to six hours, and some shades were somewhat drying and others were non-drying.
Browse all of our NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil swatches.
Ingredients
C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Polyethylene, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Dimethicone, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Flavor (Aroma), Dicalcium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Anise Alcohol. [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Mica, Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Winners all around. I love 413 BLKR and Let’s Go Crazy.
Glad to hear it!
Pretty colors on you! Strange that Red Square is orange, not red
It was, lol!
Wearing Dirty Mind today. Love these new NARS shades!
Yay 😀
Let’s Go Crazy looks very appealing, as does Red Square! Perfect spring/summer shades. ?
I will need to check both against my tubes of Mac Diva-ish and Taraji VG, plus Morange, just so I don’t buy something too close to those.
I think those are definitely in the same vein!
Wow, I love all of these. I know the blushes are marketed as being the star product in their lineup, and they are pretty nice, but in my opinion, their lip products even better.
Well, to follow up, a department store that carries Nars here was having a 12% rebate day for their members, so I popped in to check these out. I ended up going home with Red Square, and I love it! I probably wouldn’t have been drawn to the color if I hadn’t already seen your swatches, Christine, so thank you very much for helping me find this perfect (for me) orange!
Glad to hear it!
So far, really liking the bold colours in this formula!
Happy to hear it, Stephanie!
I love Red Square, one of my favorites! It definitely pulls more reddish on me, though…
It was so orange I checked it twice!
413 BLKR is stunning. It’s high up on my wishlist.
The other’s are almost as lovely. I doubt a vibrant orange like Red Square would look good on me, but I love it.
I don’t like oranges on myself either but love looking at them!
Hi! Does these lipsticks contain parabens? I love 413. Thx!
I didn’t receive boxes with these, so I do not have the list of ingredients.