NARS Belle de Jour, Bolero, Get Off Velvet Matte Lip Pencils Reviews, Photos, Swatches
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).
Top Dupes
- NYX Forbidden (P, $6.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- MAC Pure Decoration (LE, $19.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- MAC She's a Peach (LE, $19.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty #060 (P, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Maybelline Hot Sand (P, $7.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Stripped (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NYX Shy (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Nearly Nude (LE, $19.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar).
- MAC Peachstock (P, $19.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar).
- ColourPop Precocious (LE, $7.00) is darker (80% 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.
Belle de Jour
PPermanent. $27.00.
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).
Top Dupes
- NARS Maria Carla (LE, $27.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Skin Tight (LE, $27.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Addison (P, $36.00) is glossier (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Foxtrot (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Flower Beauty Petal Kiss (P, $6.98) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Flavour (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Julie (P, $34.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Naked (LE, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Anais (LE, $34.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- NYX Nude (P, $6.00) is lighter (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.
Bolero
PPermanent. $27.00.
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).
Top Dupes
- NARS Justine (LE, $27.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Sesame (P, $28.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Catherine (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Reverence (P, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Anais (LE, $34.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia #1 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Skin Tight (LE, $27.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Maybelline Honey Pink (P, $7.99) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Otter (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Bolero (P, $27.00) 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.
Aww man. When I saw your post I started singing Prince’s Get Off song – one of my favorites. A shame it performed poorly. :-/
Awww! 🙁
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…
Yeah, these white-based shades are just no good in this texture 🙁
Both Belle du Jour and Bolero were on my list immediately after I saw shots of it! I can’t believe how poorly pigmented Belle du Jour is! It just seems to highlight the dry part of the skin so badly!
They are tough ones to wear 🙁
So sad about these. I was going to order Get Off; glad I waited for your review.
Happy to help!
Eeks!!! These all look so dry and lackluster. Also, they appear downright uncomfortable. Not that I can even wear such light or pale matte nudes anyhow, but definitely not something this awful.
It’s funny how dry they LOOK compared to how smooth they feel going on initially, lol!
I’m sad these didn’t do better for those who like them!!!
Same here, Shannon!
An easy pass on these three. I do like the colour of Get Off though.
Yeah, these three made me sad!
Not really flash results for Nars – and the shades are a bit meh too.
These are definite misses!
🙁
I know!
These look so unappealing. 🙁
Glad I picked up Bolero before they rebooted the line – the original formulation was a full grade higher, if I recall.
Oooo. I’m surprised these didn’t all get an F!
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!!)
Hi! Can you orient me about your photos? What do the 2 consecutive lip photos mean? Thank you!
The first is in direct light, the second is in indirect light – the idea is trying to mimic being in direct sunlight and being in the shade (or office, inside, etc.).
Thanks, Christine! That’s what I also thought (because this was stated before in the old site layout) but some people say that it’s a before and after photo. Thanks for clearing that up!
I’ve never had anything added to the captions to indicate anything specifically in this layout or the previous one, actually! It is, however, written in the Review FAQ! 🙂
Oh! I guess I read it there 🙂