NARS Humoresque Audacious Lipstick Coffret Review, Photos, Swatches
NARS Humoresque Audacious Lipstick Coffret
NARS Humoresque Audacious Lipstick Coffret ($160.00 for 0.70 oz.) includes five full-sized Audacious Lipsticks held in a hefty, mirrored case with a velvet-lined interior (that has indentations where the lipsticks fit) that can be removed to just use the case in its full capacity. All five lipstick shades are part of the permanent range. Audacious Lipsticks retail for $32 each (or $160.00 for five), so this set is only “worth it” if you’re looking for the packaging, but otherwise, you might as well pick your personal five favorite shades. The quality of all five seemed exactly the same as the full-sized versions, which is quite high–soft, smooth, creamy consistencies with good pigmentation, comfortable wear and moderate wear-time. I don’t personally find it to be a very hydrating formula, but it isn’t drying either. You can see my round-up on the Audacious Lipstick formula here. I’ve swatched and re-tested the five shades as they were included in this set.
Raquel is described as a “pink beige.” It’s a light-medium, pinky-peach with warm undertones and a creamy, natural finish. It had very nearly opaque color coverage, but it is one of the creamier, more slippery shades in the range, so it doesn’t apply as well as the majority of the range does as a result. It doesn’t apply badly, it just shows lines more readily and is harder to keep looking even. It lasted for almost four hours on me and was lightly moisturizing. Bobbi Brown Pink Sand (DC, $37.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). bareMinerals Dream Big (LE, $20.00) is darker (95% similar). Bite Beauty Amaretto (DC, $24.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Chanel Adrienne (402) (P, $37.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Enchanted One (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Chanel Catherine (410) (P, $37.00) is darker, more muted, less pigmented (90% similar). NARS Descanso (LE, $25.00) is darker (90% similar). Estee Lauder Insatiable Ivory (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Sweet & Sour (P, $19.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Erogenous (P, $57.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC French Twist (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Too Faced Sugar Daddy (DC, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar). Bite Beauty Leche (DC, $24.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar). KKW Beauty Classic K (LE, $20.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Pure Vanity (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC She's a Peach (LE, $19.00) is warmer, less glossy (85% similar). ColourPop Peppermint (LE, $7.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Barbara (P, $34.00) is darker (85% similar). Sephora Go Girl (22) (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Chanel Volage (227) (LE, $45.00) is darker, less pigmented, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Juliette is described as a “pink coral.” It’s a bright, pink-coral with a satin finish. The consistency was light-medium in weight, creamy, and glided on easily. The color lasted for four and a half hours and was comfortable to wear. MAC Tropic Tonic (P, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C303 (DC, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Crossfade (P, $26.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Wired (DC, $18.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Charles (P, $36.00) is cooler (95% similar). Makeup Geek Smarty Pants (P, $12.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Style Surge (P, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Nectar (P, $28.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Buxom Two-Timer (DC, $21.00) is more muted, glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Misbehaved (49) (P, $57.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Givenchy Croisiere Coral (310) (LE, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Chella (LE, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Dior Ultra Lively (450) (P, $37.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Retro Coral (DC, $37.00) is more muted, glossier (90% similar). Too Faced Coral Fire (DC, $22.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Gucci Beauty Fever (DC, $39.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Gingersnap (DC, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Pinch Me (P, $21.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Come Up (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Jacquard (P, $7.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Anna is described as a “smokey rose.” It’s a subdued, medium-dark pinky-plum with subtle, cool undertones and a satin sheen. It had mostly opaque color payoff that went on smoothly without tugging. The consistency seemed a little better in this particular version than my full-sized, as it was creamier and less dry. It was neither drying nor hydrating over the four hours it wore for. Pat McGrath Soft Core (P, $38.00) is warmer (95% similar). NYX Whipped Caviar (P, $6.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Milani I Am Fabulous (P, $6.99) is less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Vervain (P, $55.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Off to Paris (LE, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Local (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Pastille (DC, $24.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Urban Decay Backtalk (DC, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC You Wouldn't Get It (P, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Bun Head (LE, $6.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Buxom Centerfold (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Prince Charming (LE, $9.00) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Tarte Cabana Boy (P, $22.00) is darker, brighter, glossier (90% similar). KVD Beauty Magick (DC, $21.00) is warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Backtalk (DC, $22.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Urban Decay Backtalk (P, $18.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Hot Gossip (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Smashbox Mauve (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Rendez-vous (87) (P, $37.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Criminal (DC, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Fanny is described as a “rich berry.” It’s a medium-dark, pinky-berry with cool undertones and a soft shine. It had semi-opaque color coverage that went on evenly and smoothly. It lasted for almost six hours on me and was neither drying nor hydrating over time. NARS Janet (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (95% similar). Smashbox Inspiration (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop I Heart This (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Xavier (DC, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Headliner (608) (P, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Seduce Me (128) (DC, $30.00) is brighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Sheer Shame (DC, $18.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Tarte Twerk (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Givenchy Framboise Velours (315) (P, $36.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). NARS Full Time Females (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Velvet Violet (16) (P, $55.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Ultramarine Pink (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Violet Fatale (P, $57.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). NARS Give It Up (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). MAC Splurge (LE, $25.00) is lighter, more muted, less pigmented (85% similar). ColourPop First of All (PiP, $7.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Revlon Plum Velour (P, $8.49) is more muted, less pigmented (85% similar). Bite Beauty #096 (P, $18.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (85% similar). ColourPop Maleficent (LE, $8.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Popsicle (P, $21.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Charlotte is described as an “oxblood burgundy.” It’s a dark, reddish-brown with warm undertones and a light shine. It had mostly opaque pigmentation that covered well without looking streaky. The texture had some slip but was less heavy compared to other shades (but it was also not as pigmented). This version was more pigmented and appeared a bit darker as a result on. It wore well for five and a half hours and was slightly hydrating. Bite Beauty Liquorice (DC, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Tiana (LE, $10.00) is cooler, glossier (95% similar). MAC Dreaming of You (LE, $19.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Eva (LE, $34.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Mistletoe (LE, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Hex (DC, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar). Guerlain #23 (P, $36.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). NARS Josephine (LE, $34.00) is glossier (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Red Berry (DC, $37.00) is cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Your Majesty (DC, $37.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Sephora Me First (38) (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Crimson (DC, $37.00) is glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty #001 (Reformulation) (LE, $36.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath 35MM (DC, $40.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Black Cherry (LE, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nikita (Right) (LE, )(90% similar). Chanel Blast (146) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Smashbox Brick Trick (P, $24.00) is glossier (90% similar). Maybelline Divine Wine (P, $7.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Bette (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Humoresque
LELimited Edition. $160.00.
Raquel
PPermanent. $34.00.
Juliette
PPermanent. $34.00.
Anna
PPermanent. $34.00.
Fanny
PPermanent. $34.00.
Charlotte
PPermanent. $34.00.
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NARS Humoresque Audacious Lipstick Coffret
NARS Humoresque Audacious Lipstick Coffret
NARS Humoresque Audacious Lipstick Coffret
NARS Humoresque Audacious Lipstick Coffret
NARS Humoresque Audacious Lipstick Coffret
NARS Humoresque Audacious Lipstick Coffret
NARS Raquel Audacious Lipstick
NARS Raquel Audacious Lipstick
NARS Raquel Audacious Lipstick
NARS Raquel Audacious Lipstick
NARS Raquel Audacious Lipstick
NARS Raquel Audacious Lipstick
NARS Juliette Audacious Lipstick
NARS Juliette Audacious Lipstick
NARS Juliette Audacious Lipstick
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NARS Juliette Audacious Lipstick
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NARS Anna Audacious Lipstick
NARS Anna Audacious Lipstick
NARS Anna Audacious Lipstick
NARS Anna Audacious Lipstick
NARS Anna Audacious Lipstick
NARS Anna Audacious Lipstick
NARS Fanny Audacious Lipstick
NARS Fanny Audacious Lipstick
NARS Fanny Audacious Lipstick
NARS Fanny Audacious Lipstick
NARS Fanny Audacious Lipstick
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NARS Charlotte Audacious Lipstick
NARS Charlotte Audacious Lipstick
NARS Charlotte Audacious Lipstick
NARS Charlotte Audacious Lipstick
NARS Charlotte Audacious Lipstick
NARS Charlotte Audacious Lipstick
Raquel and Juliette are stunning! These would be perfect for the summer!
They are nice, summery shades!
I would be willing to pay the same price per ounce for this if they made new shades. I get that the original release was very extensive, but I think it’d be nice to roll out some LE shades if they’re going to make the set the same price as the singles.
I’m really surprised they haven’t made any new shades!
I was quite confused by this when it was first posted. I thought for sure, I had done the math wrong. Glad to know I haven’t forgot 3rd grade math. I wonder if he made this just to trick the clueless males out there looking for a gift. I’m not sure. The case is cool and I guess if you afford it all at once, it would reasonable for that person. I have all but Juliette and Raquel already. So, it’s an easy pass for me.
It’s really odd to me not to see any discount!
Christine I was on Nars.com trying to order this and they have it priced at $200.00 which is ridiculous in my opinion.So I sent them an email asking if it was a mistake and I have gotten no response.
Wow! $200? I will check on that!
Any one else creeped out by the packaging…or find it ironic that they used those images for a lip product?
I’m sure you’re not alone!
I love all colors in this set! Juliette is my favorite – of course – but I’d wear ’em all. Yup, even Charlotte! 🙂
Very nice!
Anna and Fanny are my favorites.
The artwork on the cover looks more for Halloween than Christmas. Unless it’s the Nightmare Before Christmas.
On the actual packaging, it’s a silvered mirror!
Every time I see Charlotte, I am just as stunned as the last time!
It’s a pretty shade! Have you swatched it before?
I like the last 3 colors (out of 5) , but the savings isn’t much for buying this kit, and I don’t care that much for the creepy picture on the cover. Would rather buy my own colors
Just seems like you’re better off getting exactly the ones you like!
Raquel, Anna, and Fanny ARE three of my favorites, lol
Yay!
Part of me wishes NARS knocked off a few bucks to make this a nice holiday value but it’s still a pretty nice set. I just love those Audacious lipsticks!
Agreed on both counts!
I like every single shade. I won’t be getting this, though. I can’t afford to blow that much on lipstick at once at the moment. It’s nice NARS didn’t raise the price on the set for the special packaging.
At least there’s that, lol!
A discount would have been better… 😀
For me, this would be an expensive expenditure due to my dupe-fest going on here! Dupes for Charlotte and Fanny obviously, but a hidden and up till now, unknown dupe for Anna that has been in my stash for YEARS: Nyx Matte Lipstick in Natural looks dead-on like Anna. I pull that one out every late autumn through winter when I want a plummy-pinky lip!
I really wish Raquel looked good on me, though, because that one is so dang pretty! On me, it’s nearly concealer lips…
I’ll have to check out Natural!
You’d think they’d at least reduce the price by a bit… Isn’t that what’s usually done for collections like this? I’ll pass.
Not with brands like NARS unfortunately :/
It nice that they are giving you something more to this set for basically paying the same price for 5 but i rather get a group discount with all 5 shades that cool (but realitly inexpensive to product) box.
That said it make me want to pick up the 3 lightest shades. lol
lol!
I love the colors and the packaging is a nice bonus but I still don’t love the price. Probably a pass for me.
I feel like minis should have been done!
What’s up with the creepy mask on the packaging?
It’s a shot from Steven Klein!
Pretty but I agree with you. I’d only get if I was a collector.
I wish they did minis!
I have yet to see a lip swatch where the color doesn’t look good on you! There isn’t a single one on your entire website!! Not only can you pull off every single one, they’re all beautiful on you!
Aw, thank you Ariella!
You would have to love all five lipsticks for this to be worthwhile. It would be great if you could pick the lipsticks you liked to go into the coffret. Personally, the only one I liked was Charlotte. It looks fabulous on you Christine.
Exactly! I wish it was a better value or if you could at least choose your shades.
I like your nails! No discount means I can pick out my own colors. A pass for me
Thank you!
Since I already own Anna and Fanny, no interest. WTH is it with that price anyway???
This makes no sense to me to have 5 shades in here that you could buy on your own and you don’t get any deal with this. I can’t imagine there are a ton of women who would pick these exact shades for themselves. It just seems a little greedy to me to not even have a little but of savings with this set. MARS has just been a turn off for me lately.