NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches
NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick
NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick
NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a “bold red,” and it is certainly that: a decadent, deep red that’s neither blue nor orange. It is a cooler-toned red, so the base is subtly blue, but it is the type of red that will work on cooler and warmer skin tones. The finish is nearly matte, with a touch of shine when the light hits the center of the lips.
The Pure Matte formula is designed to be opaque and long-wearing in a base that glides on and wears comfortably–it also contains wild mango butter to moisturize lips. There is enough creaminess to allow the color to apply easily onto lips without dragging or pulling, but not so much that it causes feathering. The color becomes opaque in one stroke, too–very high pigmentation–and between the matte finish and the boldness of the color, it lasts six to eight hours on me. It does stain slightly if worn for more than a couple of hours.
I don’t find that all of the Pure Mattes are created equal, but the darker and bolder shades like Mascate work wonderfully. They’re mostly matte without being drying or uncomfortable to wear and deliver excellent color coverage with little product. It could be a touch more moisturizing over the time it wears, but for a matte, achieving “not drying” status is good.
Mascate
PPermanent. $28.00.
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NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick
NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick
NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick
That’s gorgeous!
The arm swatch looks slightly berry toned but the lip swatches are full on perfect red! This really does look like *the* perfect red for me!
I want this. I don’t think I’ve ever been tempted by a NARS lipstick, but this one, love!
Wow.
That is one fiiiine lipstick. I love mattes, reds, and non-drying lipstick is a must. Perfection!
This is a perfect red on you!! I love everything about this lipstick. It has a pretty, flawless finish, and you’re so right about the color balance.
Wow. That is GORGEOUS on you Christine!!!
That color looks amazing on you Christine!
That color is a show stopper on you. love it.
This looks absolutely gorgeous on you christine ! LOVE
Oh how I wish I could afford NARS. Something about the brand is so appealing to me, and I am REALLY loving this lip shade. Plus the promises of moisture from a matte finish sound fantastic.
pure matte nothing haha that thing looks really glossy.
Hi Christine, will you be reviewing NYX matte lipsticks? I wish you would, I think they look amazing 🙂
I don’t have any, sorry!
Wow! That color looks amazing on you Christine!
Hi Christine – I was wondering if there is a way to tell what I’ve clicked “Loving It” to on your site? That way I can go back to see what I may be interested in purchasing.
Wow! You look stunning with this lipstick on!
I was wondering if there was a MAC dupe for this particular shade (one that would suit warm skintone) – I have B2Ms to use and if I could save money by getting an equivalent, it’ll be awesome! LOL. Otherwise, I’ll have to get this lipstick – such a gorgeous shade! *o*
Sorry! I just saw you already answered with Russian Red! I’m so sorry about that! 🙁
Wow, everything looks great in that picture! What foundation and blush are you wearing, if you don’t mind my asking?
Oh my god, what a stunning red! It sounds amazing, and I love how the “Pure Matte” finish looks – sort of satiny, yeah?
*swoons*
Oh my, that looks incredible on you! How can *everything* look so good on you?!
Hi Christine, How does Mascate compare to Vesuvio (also a pure matte l/s)?
I don’t have it!
I’m really like this one as well as Illamasqua’s Sangers.
I’m with everyone else who loooves this. I may pick this up for the fall!
It’s a lovely colour but matte lipsticks just aren’t for me.
This red is spectacular!
CHRISTINE – When you refer to how long a lipstick lasts (in this case, six to eight hours), is that with not drinking and eating?
Unless I mention eating/drinking, it means I did not do either of the two while testing. I always disclose if I do.
I have a new respect for you Christine. Even for the love of lipstick, I could not refrain from drinking or eating for 8 hours. You rock!
I like red lipstick and I fell in love with this shade immediately. I prefer a matte finish and for you to say it could be a touch more moisturizing over the time it wears is good news. If you had to compare the shade of the NARS Mascate Pure Matte lipstick with any lipstick what would it be? Thanks for the review.
Oh my, this is absolutely lovely. I usually try to avoid picking red lipsticks up because I have no where to wear them but this one is so perfect I’m content to just stare at it!
Wow. This lipstick makes you look absolutely glamorous, Christine. I wish I could wear reds like this, but it always makes my lips look tiny.
Do you like this better than Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque? and do you know how this compares to MUFE rouge artist intense in Moulin Rouge? thanks
No, I prefer Dragon much more on me. Moulin Rouge is brighter.
This lipstick looks gorgeous on you. Thanks for the photos, swatches & review. 🙂
Wow, that red is hot! I might have to pick this one up.
Christine- do you apply this with a lip brush or does it work straight from the tube? Thanks!
Always straight from the tube!
WOW! This color is gorgeous on you!
You look gorgeous !
NEED THIS! I have been using Carthage all summer and can’t wait to use this all fall!
Stunning!
Ok I’m getting this.
a MUST have for fall and winter! all year round too in my opinion 🙂
What a stunning red!
Want it, need it. Don’t care how much it costs, lol…
Would you say that this color is cooler than Chili by MAC?
I don’t have Chili!
christine, i think this might be the nicest lipstick i’ve ever seen on you. don’t lose it! beautiful!
This is beautiful. Such a perfect red!
Hottest matte red, ever.
This looks so pretty Do you know if sephora will carry it?
In August.
this has been at nordstrom since July 15th 🙂
This is such a gorgeous shade!!! Looks lovely on you!! 🙂
That color is absolutely stunning on you Christine!
Looks nice :)!
Extremely rich color and gorgeous texture…love nars
wow, this is my kind of red.
This looks like the perfect red lipstick for me, which is really hard to find!
Love the colour on your lips, it looks so different from in the tube, but matte lips really aren’t my thing.
Woah, this colour is all sorts of amazing on you, love it 🙂
How is this different from MAC russian red?
I mentioned this in the review 🙂
Oops didn’t see the post FAQ at first, thanks!!
The pigmentation on this is insane.
beautiful!
stunning shade – a bit berry toned I would say, but wow <3
This took my breath away!
Gorgeous, but way too expensive for me!!
This is to die for! I was just going to get a Back up of Mac’s Ruby Woo, which one do you prefer for a kind of Red koolaid stain? Lol sounds weird, but when I wear red lipstick I only wear a bit like a lip stain kinda just to Brighten my lips 😉
I just got this today, and I have dark skin; I black if that helps anyone and this looks AMAZING, I couldn’t even wait to wear it, so I put it on 4 hours ago and have yet to reapply it. Ruby Woo who?
That is a beauuutiful red. And you look so gorgeous wearing it Christine! I will definitely get this one, looks like a perfect red to me
It´s posible is similar to russian red de mac?? thanks.
Darker!
Your lips are so perfectly shaped. Loving the red!
Just scored by getting it for 19$ CAN at Winners 😀 love it!! My darkest red to date, even darker than my beloved russian red!!
this colour makes your eyes look incredible!
Hey I was just wondering if you wore a lipliner with this? If yes which one? Thank! Really really love this colour =)
No, I never wear lip liner in lip swatches! 🙂
I find Nars Mascate is a wonderful darker red, a perfect retro red, I will certainly buy it
but I am also looking for a very bright red (matte) and I find that ruby woo from mac was perfect but on your swatch it seems so darker…
so what type of red is it ?
Ruby Woo is a medium-dark red.
thank you. just a last question : could Nars mascate be qualified of a dark red? I want to be sure that if I buy this one and ruby woo they wouldn’t be similar. as far as red lipsticks are concerned, have you tried revlon matte lisptick “really red”?
Ruby Woo should appear a bit lighter – and it’s very blue-based, so that alone should make it stand out. I haven’t tried Really Red by Revlon!