NARS Dolce Vita & Orgasm Afterglow Lipstick Review & Swatches
Dolce Vita
NARS Dolce Vita Afterglow Sensual Shine Hydrating Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium pink with warmer undertones and a natural sheen.
- Semi-sheer to medium, buildable coverage (to high medium)
- Smooth, balm-like, emollient
- Applied fairly evenly and smoothly
- Average-wearing (three hours), lightly hydrating
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- YSL Nu Incongru (12) (P, $45.00).
- ColourPop Candy Kisses (LE, $8.00).
- Cle de Peau Chinoiserie (P, $65.00).
- L'Oreal Polished Tango (P, $9.99).
- Lancome Peut Etre (264) (P, $32.00).
- MAC Chatterbox (P, $19.00).
- Chanel Gourmandise (236) (LE, $45.00).
- Chanel Camelia Rose (337) (LE, $40.00).
- Sephora Rise Above (17) (P, $13.00).
- Laura Mercier Nu Prefere (P, $32.00).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.05 oz. - $640.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "sheer-to-medium coverage" with a "high-shine finish" and "8-hour hydration." At a high-level, the product lived up to the claims made: sheerer, somewhat buildable coverage with a lightly glossy, cream-like finish that delivered moderate hydration overall. The lipstick was comfortable to wear, but it was emollient enough that it wasn't the most forgiving of lip texture or lip lines and some shades could have applied more evenly.
It's the type of formula that definitely felt like a lipstick/lip balm hybrid and was a pleasure to wear but just didn't look as fantastic as it felt, which is often a trade-off of these more balm-like formulas. They were also shorter-wearing--three to four hours at best--and while I wouldn't say it had eight-hour hydration, they did add some moisture overall.
Browse all of our NARS Afterglow Sensual Shine Hydrating Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Wax, Mica, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate, Dimethicone, Dicalcium Phosphate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysilicone-11, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Water/Aqua/Eau, Collagen, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
Dolce Vita
PPermanent. $32.00.
Orgasm
NARS Orgasm Afterglow Sensual Shine Hydrating Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warmer undertones and fine, golden pearl throughout.
- Semi-sheer to medium, buildable coverage (to high medium)
- Smooth, balm-like, emollient
- Applied evenly and smoothly
- Average-wearing (two and a half hours), lightly hydrating
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- YSL Nude Solo (1) (LE, $38.00).
- ColourPop Keep It Koi (P, $9.00).
- ColourPop Always Right (LE, $7.00).
- Make Up For Ever Fiery Sienna (158) (P, $23.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Pink Dusk (P, $57.00).
- Hermes Beige Naturel (11) (P, $67.00).
- Bobbi Brown Blue Raspberry (P, $29.00).
- YSL Pink Flow (3) (LE, $38.00).
- Fenty Beauty Retro Rose (P, $22.00).
- Urban Decay Naked (DC, $18.00).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.05 oz. - $640.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "sheer-to-medium coverage" with a "high-shine finish" and "8-hour hydration." At a high-level, the product lived up to the claims made: sheerer, somewhat buildable coverage with a lightly glossy, cream-like finish that delivered moderate hydration overall. The lipstick was comfortable to wear, but it was emollient enough that it wasn't the most forgiving of lip texture or lip lines and some shades could have applied more evenly.
It's the type of formula that definitely felt like a lipstick/lip balm hybrid and was a pleasure to wear but just didn't look as fantastic as it felt, which is often a trade-off of these more balm-like formulas. They were also shorter-wearing--three to four hours at best--and while I wouldn't say it had eight-hour hydration, they did add some moisture overall.
Browse all of our NARS Afterglow Sensual Shine Hydrating Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Wax, Mica, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Polyethylene, Diisostearyl Malate, Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate, Dimethicone, Dicalcium Phosphate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysilicone-11, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Water/Aqua/Eau, Collagen, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
Dolce Vita looks so soft and “pillowy”. Reminds me of candy clouds!
Nice, but not great – not like the Audacous line.
I once had a lip gloss from NARS that was also called Orgasm, at least I think it was called that, maybe because every other product from NARS seemed to be called just that. Anyway, I loved the gloss a lot. This Orgasm lipstick remained me of the gloss, and now I really, really want this lipstick.
I also have to find my blush with the same name, there’s a limit of how many times I feel OK writing this particular word in any post. 🙂 I used the blush a lot many years ago, I’ve no idea if the poor little one is still useable or if I will have to buy a new one. I do know that I will always have to have said product in my stash.