NARS Damage Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches
NARS Damage Lipstick
NARS Damage Lipstick
NARS Damage Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a “sheer muted grape.” It’s a translucent raspberry pink with a subtle shine; it looks a bit like tinted lip balm than a lipstick, because it’s so weightless and merely tinted lips. The effect is very my-lips-but-better in the best way. There’s definitely a difference between my natural lip color and how they look with Damage on top, but it’s subtle and very natural. This would be an excellent every day shade as it is extremely wearable but it will also go well with many looks. MAC Laugh-a-lot is a bit less berry. MAC Capricious is a bit darker.
Damage is part of NARS’ Sheer Lipstick line-up, which is supposed to be sheer in color but long-lasting with shine and hydration. This shade wears three to four hours on me; it’s not the longest wearing lipstick on me, but it does outlast a lot of sheerer shades, as they often last two to three hours (and some even less). This lipstick was scent- and taste-free. I didn’t find it drying, and some NARS’ lipsticks can be, though this wasn’t particularly hydrating–kind of neutral.
Damage
PPermanent. $28.00.
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NARS Damage Lipstick
NARS Damage Lipstick
NARS Damage Lipstick
NARS Damage Lipstick
Too sheer for $24.
It’s supposed to be sheer – it’s called Sheer Lipstick, LOL!
I get it. It just costs too much. I can get the same effect for less.
That’s true with pretty much all products, though 🙂 I just don’t think one should expect that a brand would say, “Well, our regular lipstick is $24, and this is sheer, so we’ll charge you $4.” It’s not just the pigmentation that determines price – it just might be what you prefer or don’t prefer to pay for.
I respectfully disagree. I will pay more for an effortless product, one that can be simply swept on with no fussing to get the desired look. To me, a product that does not require any work at all is the definition of luxury. Thus, I understand the value of sheer lipsticks such as these, and lines such as Burberry that specialize in seemingly “unpigmented” effortless products.
Awesome everyday shade…but I would still stick to MAC Capricious.
BTW, What are you wearing on your cheeks? Your photos make me concentrate there more..simply glowing!
I believe it was Le Metier de Beaute Mystique – it’s a cream blush!
I have Damage and it’s so pretty. Universally flattering and nice for winter, when I lean towards berry shades but sometimes I don’t want to go the whole-wine. 🙂
Isn’t it? Really lovely without being too much! And it applies very evenly!
I’m not a big lipstick fan but this is so pretty!
This is the kind of lipstick good for those who don’t like lipstick! 🙂
Wow, Damage is beautiful, I really love it. (BTW Christine, your skin looks amazing in that photo!)
Thanks, Saffy!
Beautiful color on you! That’s an impressive wear time for a sheer product, I’ll have to check it out.
Thank you, Hannah!
My first NARS lipstick was Cruising and now that I looked into it that is a sheer lipstick also 🙂 It’s the perfect MLBB. It’s perfect for smokey eyes or a simple lid wash. Will you be reviewing anymore sheer lipsticks? $24 is at the top of my budget & theres many colors to pick from.
I don’t think I have any others!
I’ve got this lipstick and I like it.
As you said it’s sheer but it really slightly colors lips, so that they look more beautiful.
I use it when my eyes are more boldly colored.
It’s such a great shade to have in the arsenal!
Ahhhhhh!!! I adore this color!! And I <3 sheer lipsticks! So pretty and i must have it! Too bad they don't sell it anywhere near my, oh i guess i have to fly to London then!
LOL! 🙂
That’s a really beautiful natural colour! It adds just enough colour to make it look good
Agreed!
This looks like a great shade for someone who doesn’t wear lipstick that often and would want a lipstick that could be used as a stepping stone for getting into lipsticks, as it seems to be a nice balance between gloss and lipstick for coverage. If I choose to go the route of lipsticks this Christmas for presents, I might check this one out.
That’s a great idea, Ashley! 🙂
Very werable and nice!
Totally with you on that, Pawsha!
Ooh, pretty! I don’t like dark lipsticks and I like the NARS formula, so I think I’ll put this on my list.
Let us know if you like it, Carrie Ann!
I love nars’ sheer lipsticks and this shade is absolutely gorgeous!
What are your favorite shades?
This has been my holy grail lipstick for years. Definitely try this out if you are pale with darker hair!
So good to hear it works well on pale complexions!
That’s good to know! I just bought this tonight but I haven’t tried it on yet (thanks Christine lol) and I am pale with darkish brown hair. It seems like such a perfect MLBB for me.
I really like this Christine! Unfortunately my lips are darker than yours so it would probably look different on me.
I was wondering though how similar it is to Korres Mango Butter lipstick in Natural Pink, it is one of my favorite everyday shades and they do look alike a lot!! Which one is sheerer?
Natural Pink is much pinker on me – they’re not similar at all – and Natural Pink is more opaque! http://www.temptalia.com/the-spring-season-korres-13-natural-pink-lipstick
looks very pretty
Glad you like it, Artemis!
This is so pretty! I might just have to save up for this one!
Totally worth it if you wear it often!
I love this colour but that’s not surprising since Laugh a Lot is one of my all-time favourite lipsticks and Capricious isn’t far behind!
It’s in good company! 🙂
this is one of my go to shades! love it, thx for the review!
Lots of Damage fans 🙂
definetly looks more plum on me than you!
Lucky!
Its a beautiful shade, but for that price, I would rather have something a bit more full coverage
NARS’ regular lipstick line is more opaque – this is their Sheer Lipstick range 🙂
Very pretty effect! I like how it smooths out the shape of the lips, too. I prefer my lipsticks opaque, so I’ll probably pass – but I think this would be a great color for somebody who prefers a more “natural” look.
Yes — it’s very even, so it looks nice on lips without being opaque!
I have never tried NARS products before but this lipstick is might take a crack at. Even though the cost may be high, a good sheer lipstick is hard to come by. Plus, that shade looks amazing on you!
I love how it applies evenly – not all sheer lipsticks do that!
Prettiest lipstick ever! Too bad we don’t have NARS where I live 🙁 (Or Bobbi Brown, which could possibly have the closest dupe.)
Aww, wish you had NARS!
I had wanted Damage for awhile, but it was out of stock in Sephora and Bloomingdales, so I decided to look for a dupe and I found a pretty good one! It’s from Sephora’s own line and it’s called Lip Attitude – Glamour in Dreaming Plum 11 (Item # 1043496). On me it’s really close to Damage and it’s half the price! I love it.
Nice! Thank you for sharing, Jenny!
Oh! I really want this but it’s SO expensive! It’s like Dolce Vita’s cooler-toned sister, and that’s pretty much my favorite lipstick ever.
I can’t remember if I have Dolce Vita or not — off to check!
Thank you so much for this review, Christine! I have been hunting for a great everyday MLBB shade and this is IT! I bought it today at Sephora and I’m so happy with it. Had you not reviewed it, who knows when (and if!) I would have found it! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Yay!! I’m so glad you found your perfect MLBB shade!
Love it! It looks like a perfect day time lipstick for me. Will have to put it on my christmas wish list!
It’s a great everyday shade!
This color is absolutely stunning on you! Although I prefer the Nars semi matte formula to their sheer formula, I must say this lipstick caught my eye. Thanks for the review. 🙂
No prob, Anna!
Damage has been my go-to shade for the past few years. I love it! It’s sheer but you can build it some more. I have fair, cool toned skin. It worked well with both my natural color (dark strawberry blonde) and current color (dark rich brown). The makeup is beautiful on you Christine!
Thanks, Vix! So glad to hear from so many Damage fans!
Christine, is this lipstick warm or cool toned? Do you think it would look good on warm and neutral skin tones? Cool tones usually look awful on me =(
Cool-toned, but darker shades like this tend to look good on warm and cool tones.
its very pretty, but there are a lot of cheaper plain lip balms that will achieve this colour or pretty similar; like a lot of commenters have stated.
i believe in paying more for a lipstick that makes a bit of an effort at being pigmented, or one that stands out and is a little different. thats why ive no problem spending £15 on a strange colour from illamasqua, but id never pay similar for this nars one!
very grateful for the review and chance to see a swatch though, as I wouldve been mislead with other online images of it in the tube.
Just make sure to read product descriptions – the lipstick formula is called “Sheer Lipstick” and it’s described as sheer! I haven’t found a lip balm that tints this well myself, so I’d love to hear dupes!
hi, i always read your reviews and i always wonder how you take care of your lips? they’re so nice and hydrated, no matter what kind of lipstick you try on. could you do a post on lip care? thanks 😀
I use Jack Black Lip Balm! Otherwise not much else – I will exfoliate them if I haven’t done lip swatches recently!
Stunning on you!