NARS Apoline Audacious Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with warm, rosy undertones and a satin sheen. It had good pigmentation that covered the lips evenly, while the texture was creamy, easy to apply, and comfortable to wear. I noticed some of the color pulled into lip lines just slightly after three hours of wear, while the shade lasted closer to five hours in total. The formula was a smidgen hydrating while worn. Pat McGrath Femmebot (P, $38.00)(95% similar). Shiseido Streaming Mauve (208) (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Indian Rose (P, $57.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora Oui (03) (P, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar). Bite Beauty Nonino (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Inescapable (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). YSL Rose Nu (88) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Shy (P, $15.00) is cooler (90% similar). Smashbox Primrose (PiP, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Belle-ieve (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C106 (DC, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). NYX Whipped Caviar (P, $6.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Tarte Flashy (LE, $24.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Faux (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Hideaway (DC, $18.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Givenchy Rose d'Exception (206) (LE, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Naked (DC, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar). Cle de Peau Dusk (238) (P, $35.00) is more shimmery, lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Too Faced Pout About It (P, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Smashbox Audition (P, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NARS Kate Audacious Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium purple with warm, pink undertones and a creamy, lightly glossy finish. The color payoff was intense–totally opaque in one pass–and went on evenly. The consistency was smooth, creamy, and never tugged on the lips as I applied it. This shade lasted for over six hours, left a fuchsia-tinted stain behind, and was neither drying nor hydrating. MAC Strong Woman (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Smashbox Bride of Chucky (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Zipper (DC, $6.50) is less glossy (95% similar). Anastasia Vintage (P, $20.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Sephora What's My Secret (05) (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, glossier (90% similar). Shiseido Future Shock (215) (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Dose of Colors Dark Secret (P, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty LUV (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Speedball (DC, $18.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Leather (DC, $7.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Heroine (P, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Kaia (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Bijou (LE, $7.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). MAC Stylist's Tip (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Aquarius (LE, $26.00) is darker (85% similar). Maybelline Vibrant Violet (P, $7.99) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Urban Decay Cloud9 (LE, $18.00) is cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Notorious (DC, $18.00) is lighter (85% similar). NARS Kirat (P, $34.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NARS Mona Audacious Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark brick red with warm undertones and a creamy finish. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and sat well on the lips without emphasizing the texture of my lips. The pigmentation was completely opaque, as described, and the color applied evenly. On me, the color wore well for over six hours, left a slight stain behind, and was moderately hydrating while worn. Marc Jacobs Beauty Miss Scarlet (208) (P, $30.00) is cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Hex (DC, $18.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Maybelline Smoking Red (DC, $7.49) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Maybelline Burgundy Blush (P, $7.99) is less glossy (90% similar). YSL Black Red (71) (LE, $38.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Desirous (P, $32.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Bette (P, $34.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). NARS Josephine (LE, $34.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). NARS Charlotte (P, $34.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Liquorice (DC, $24.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Guerlain #23 (P, $36.00) is cooler (85% similar). Smashbox Brick Trick (P, $24.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nikita (Right) (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar). Shiseido Curious Cassis (RD620) (DC, $28.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Maybelline Divine Wine (P, $7.99) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Diva (P, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Cashing Out (PiP, $7.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Revlon Partner in Wine (P, $10.99) is darker, cooler, glossier (85% similar). NARS Shirley (P, $34.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Melted Velvet (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | NARS Audacious Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) is supposed to be a richly pigmented, creamy, hydrating, and long-wearing formula. In my experience, the formula is typically opaque in a single stroke, lightweight, moderately to very creamy with four to six hour wear. It feels lightly hydrating to mostly non-drying overall. There is no noticeable scent or taste, and they are very comfortable to wear.

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NARS Apoline Audacious Lipstick

NARS Apoline Audacious Lipstick

NARS Apoline Audacious Lipstick

NARS Apoline Audacious Lipstick

NARS Apoline Audacious Lipstick

NARS Apoline Audacious Lipstick

NARS Kate Audacious Lipstick

NARS Kate Audacious Lipstick

NARS Kate Audacious Lipstick

NARS Kate Audacious Lipstick

NARS Kate Audacious Lipstick

NARS Kate Audacious Lipstick

NARS Mona Audacious Lipstick

NARS Mona Audacious Lipstick

NARS Mona Audacious Lipstick

NARS Mona Audacious Lipstick

NARS Mona Audacious Lipstick

NARS Mona Audacious Lipstick