NARS All Access Powermatte Lip Pigment Trio Review & Swatches
All Access
NARS All Access Powermatte Lip Pigment Trio ($45.00 for 0.54 oz.) is a new, limited edition trio that features two new, exclusive shades and one shade from the permanent range (American Woman). The liquid lipsticks are housed in a red-sequinned bag that has a gold, metal zipper and pull that has “NARS” and “54” attached to the larger zipper pull.
When the Powermatte Lip Pigment formula is good, it’s really good, and when it’s not, it tends to hover in the middle of all things liquid lipstick. This set was more of the latter–the best performing shade was American Woman, which is part of the permanent line-up, while the two new shades had room for improvement. It contains $78.00 worth of product, and the included bag is quite large, so it was a good value.
Ingredients
All Access
LELimited Edition. $45.00.
Fly Robin Fly
Fly Robin Fly is a slightly muted, medium-dark coral with warm undertones and a matte finish. The color payoff was just shy of full coverage in one layer, so I’d recommend going back with a bit extra to apply to the areas that needed it. The formula has a longer dry down, and it did seem to separate along my deeper lip lines do that, but it wasn’t the most emphasizing liquid lipstick formula I’ve tried (especially for this mid-tone shade).
The consistency was thin, fluid, and spreadable, but I’d recommend using careful strokes to ensure crisp lines. It lasted well for five hours and felt neither drying nor hydrating while worn.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Hollywood (P, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Tamarind (P, $28.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Tarte Homeslice (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Melody N (LE, $27.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Sultry Move (P, $22.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Sexy Sienna (P, $37.00) is more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- Too Faced Feelin' Myself (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Dose of Colors Peachii (LE, $18.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sephora Melon (P, $14.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Room Service (P, $9.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$26.00/0.18 oz. - $144.44 Per Ounce
The new formula is described as “liquefied pigments with infinite matte color saturation for lasting, weightless wear.” It’s supposed to have “full coverage in one swipe” that “dries down instantly” for “smudge-resistant, carefree wear.” The formula has a very fluid consistency that is thin, smooth, but not at all watery, and the majority of shades were nearly opaque or opaque in a single layer.
The dry down started quickly but was forgiving as I maneuvered around the edges of the lips but remained a bit tacky when I pressed my lips together for over a half hour later, though as long as I did not press my lips together until five minutes post-application, the color did not lift. I have found the wear to be comfortable so far–non-drying–but not the longest-wearing nor the most budge-proof in liquid lipstick, as just sipping water, tea, or coffee caused color to transfer onto my cups.
There was plenty of coverage, so it still lasted through drinking but did start to break down noticeably during a meal. Even just touching the color after a half hour of wearing it yielded color on my fingertips. The formula had a soft, vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tripeptide-1, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Isohexadecane, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethyl Vanillin, Phenoxyethanol. [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 7 (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)]
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.
Fly Robin Fly
LELimited Edition. $26.00.
American Woman
American Woman is a medium, rosy mauve with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a smooth, fluid texture that was a little thinner/too spreadable, so I had to be careful when working with it to maintain precise lines.
The product took a minute or so to dry down, and I find that after 15-25 seconds, if I gently press my lips together, it accelerates the dry down. The color stayed on well for five and a half hours and was non-drying over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Cami (PiP, $7.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Anastasia Allison (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine May She Raine (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Backtalk (P, $18.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Uncuffed (P, $24.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Fastplay (P, $19.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- NARS Vicious (LE, $27.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Lovin' Lips (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Kinda Soar-ta (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Divine Rose (P, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$26.00/0.18 oz. - $144.44 Per Ounce
The new formula is described as “liquefied pigments with infinite matte color saturation for lasting, weightless wear.” It’s supposed to have “full coverage in one swipe” that “dries down instantly” for “smudge-resistant, carefree wear.” The formula has a very fluid consistency that is thin, smooth, but not at all watery, and the majority of shades were nearly opaque or opaque in a single layer.
The dry down started quickly but was forgiving as I maneuvered around the edges of the lips but remained a bit tacky when I pressed my lips together for over a half hour later, though as long as I did not press my lips together until five minutes post-application, the color did not lift. I have found the wear to be comfortable so far–non-drying–but not the longest-wearing nor the most budge-proof in liquid lipstick, as just sipping water, tea, or coffee caused color to transfer onto my cups.
There was plenty of coverage, so it still lasted through drinking but did start to break down noticeably during a meal. Even just touching the color after a half hour of wearing it yielded color on my fingertips. The formula had a soft, vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tripeptide-1, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Isohexadecane, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethyl Vanillin, Phenoxyethanol. [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 7 (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)]
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.
American Woman
PPermanent. $26.00.
Funkytown
Funkytown is a bright, neon orange-red with warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. The liquid lipstick yielded nearly opaque coverage in one layer, which applied evenly as the formula was spreadable, thin, and fairly lightweight. The downside was that it dried down and emphasized my lip texture so much that my lips looked shriveled up! It felt a bit clingy, too, so it wasn’t comfortable to wear over the six hours it wore for. The formula felt somewhat drying over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Spicy Pimenton (LE, $21.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Hot Fire (LE, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Revlon Spit Fire (P, $12.39) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Heat Wave (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Around the World (LE, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Cray Cray (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M300 (DC, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Cristiano (P, $36.00) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop K Bop (P, $10.00) is darker (85% similar).
- MAC Quite the Standout (P, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$26.00/0.18 oz. - $144.44 Per Ounce
The new formula is described as “liquefied pigments with infinite matte color saturation for lasting, weightless wear.” It’s supposed to have “full coverage in one swipe” that “dries down instantly” for “smudge-resistant, carefree wear.” The formula has a very fluid consistency that is thin, smooth, but not at all watery, and the majority of shades were nearly opaque or opaque in a single layer.
The dry down started quickly but was forgiving as I maneuvered around the edges of the lips but remained a bit tacky when I pressed my lips together for over a half hour later, though as long as I did not press my lips together until five minutes post-application, the color did not lift. I have found the wear to be comfortable so far–non-drying–but not the longest-wearing nor the most budge-proof in liquid lipstick, as just sipping water, tea, or coffee caused color to transfer onto my cups.
There was plenty of coverage, so it still lasted through drinking but did start to break down noticeably during a meal. Even just touching the color after a half hour of wearing it yielded color on my fingertips. The formula had a soft, vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tripeptide-1, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Isohexadecane, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethyl Vanillin, Phenoxyethanol. [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 7 (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)]
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.
Funkytown
LELimited Edition. $26.00.
NARS All Access Powermatte Lip Pigment Trio
NARS All Access Powermatte Lip Pigment Trio
NARS All Access Powermatte Lip Pigment Trio
NARS All Access Powermatte Lip Pigment Trio
NARS All Access Powermatte Lip Pigment Trio
NARS All Access Powermatte Lip Pigment Trio
NARS All Access Powermatte Lip Pigment Trio
NARS All Access Powermatte Lip Pigment Trio
NARS Fly Robin Fly Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS Fly Robin Fly Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS Fly Robin Fly Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS Fly Robin Fly Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS Fly Robin Fly Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS American Woman Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS American Woman Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS American Woman Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS American Woman Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS American Woman Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS American Woman Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS Funkytown Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS Funkytown Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS Funkytown Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS Funkytown Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS Funkytown Powermatte Lip Pigment
NARS Funkytown Powermatte Lip Pigment
Strangely enough I do not have any dupes for either of the LE shades! I do know that there’s a way to “fix” too dry liquid lipsticks, but I haven’t tried it yet. Adding a few drops of a certain oil, but I forget whether it’s coconut or Marula? If anyone else has heard of this hack and knows which oil, please remind me!
These liquid lipsticks have two less desired aspects for me: they are liquid and they are matte and that equals dry looking lips. The shade choices are lovely and if they were in a lipstick formula I think they would be really impressive.
The deal is a good one and the added value of a lovely bag makes it more so.
I really like the name and the shade, Funkytown. But already having Nars’ Light My Fire and never reaching for it due to the dry lips problem, I can’t see myself buying this formula.
I wish American Woman looked like that on me… it is darker and more brown on me! (I have similarly light skin but a more neutral undertone). I got the mini duo with American Woman and Le Freak – don’t really like either one on their own but mixed together I love the resulting shade! So I’m looking at your swatches to find that sort of mid tone shade. Love how long lasting this formula is. Even though it’s not transfer proof somehow it still remains full coverage all day and after eating, doesn’t make sense but it’s true!