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NARS Belle de Jour, Bolero, Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencils Reviews, Photos, Swatches

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NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

Belle de Jour

NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($27.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a light-medium, yellowed peach with warm undertones and a matte finish. It looked a lot chalkier applied to my lips than it did on my arm (which isn’t uncommon with this type of color, in my experience). Though the actual texture did not feel dry and did not tug on my lips, it looked painfully dry–the color “split” at my lip lines and emphasized the natural texture of my lips. It had semi-sheer, somewhat buildable coverage that lasted for four hours. It was moderately drying on me.

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).

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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NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

Bolero

NARS Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($27.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, medium coral with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had medium color coverage that was buildable to semi-opaque coverage. The consistency felt smooth and velvety going on, but it looked drier and added texture to my lips. Some of the color sunk into my lip lines initially, which worsened as time went on. It lasted for four hours but was drying.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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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NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

Get Off

NARS Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($27.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a light-medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-sheer coverage, which was somewhat buildable, but it did not go on evenly and had a tendency to build on itself, so it looked uneven in texture, not just coverage. The lipstick was thinner, clingy, and fairly drying over the four hours it lasted.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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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kjh Avatar

Looks as if these are the poorest of the bunch. I think Belle de Jour was better in the other formula, though I don’t wear it often. Very vintage Catherine Deneuve. I’m in for some of the others…

Karen Avatar

I just got Get Off. The color is amazing, an almost grayish peach. It’s a lot like Peach Buff by Maybelline. I agree that it’s a bit drying, but I prefer thinner lip products over thicker\creamier, so I’ll use a gloss when it gets too dry. Lovvve this color (and the Maybelline also!!)

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