NARS Naked Paradise Satin Lip Pencil Set Review & Swatches

Christine — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Naked Paradise

NARS Naked Paradise Satin Lip Pencil Set ($39.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a new, limited edition set exclusive to Nordstrom. At the time of writing this post, it was showing as sold out online, but you may still be able to find it at your local store (or it might come back into stock). All four shades were similar to past experiences with the formula; they had good pigmentation, were comfortable and easy to apply, and had solid wear times with Vahine falling a bit short and the other three performing quite well.

Ingredients

Naked Paradise

LELimited Edition. $39.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

91%

Total

Vahine

Vahine is a brighter, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had good color payoff–just shy of full coverage–that applied fairly evenly, but it had a little more slip than other shades I’ve tried in the formula (including the rest in the set), so there was very slight streaking along the edges and a bit of product that sunk into my lip lines. The texture was lightly creamy, emollient, and comfortable to apply and to wear, though. It wore well for four hours and was neither drying nor hydrating while worn.

Top Dupes

View Swatches View All Dupes

MAC Sultriness (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
Hourglass I've Kissed (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Fatale (LE, $9.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Maybelline Almond Rose (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Spellbound (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar).
Urban Decay Naked (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Neutral Rose (P, $40.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever Brave Punch (162) (P, $23.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Revlon Speak Up (P, $10.99) is cooler (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Dolly Bird (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar).

View Swatches

Vahine

LELimited Edition. $25.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

Tahaa

Tahaa is a muted, medium-dark pink with strong, warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had nearly opaque color coverage that applied well to my lips with smooth, even color that didn’t sink into my lip lines. The pencil had a lightweight, lightly creamy texture that skated across my lips but was firm enough to maneuver along the edges for a crisp line. This shade lasted well for four and a half hours on me and felt non-drying.

Top Dupes

View Swatches View All Dupes

Shiseido Rose Muse (211) (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Christy (P, $38.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Guerlain Milky Beige (360) (P, $36.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
KVD Beauty OG Lolita (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Intriguing (P, $27.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Hourglass I Woke Up (P, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
LORAC Belle-ieve (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Dior Saint Germain (414) (P, $35.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Sephora Rosewood (P, $14.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Estee Lauder Inescapable (P, $32.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).

View Swatches

Tahaa

LELimited Edition. $25.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Raiatea

Raiatea is a muted, medium brown with warmer, slightly rosy undertones and satin finish. The pigmentation was opaque in one stroke, while the consistency was smooth, lightly creamy (without being prone to melting or feeling slippery when applied) and glided across my lips easily. The pencil was easy to work with and comfortable to apply. It stayed on nicely for four and a half hours and was neither drying nor hydrating over time.

Top Dupes

View Swatches View All Dupes

elf Drive (P, $9.00) is lighter (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Lolita II (DC, $21.00) is more muted, less glossy (90% similar).
MAC Double Shot (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Jaclyn Cosmetics Independent (DC, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
NARS Sheena (LE, $34.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Siesta (P, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Girl Gang (LE, $7.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Makeup by Mario Fanda (P, $24.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
MAC Verve (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Lancome Crème de Marron (254) (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).

View Swatches

Raiatea

LELimited Edition. $25.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

Morea

Morea is a medium-dark mauve with cool undertones and a satin finish. It had rich pigmentation in a single layer, which applied evenly and smoothly over my lips. The texture was lightly creamy without melting too readily, so the pencil retained its shape while still delivering comfortable application. The color applied evenly and didn’t emphasize my lip lines. It wore well for five hours and was neither drying nor hydrating over time.

Top Dupes

View Swatches View All Dupes

Make Up For Ever M206 (DC, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Urban Decay 66 (LE, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Rapture (P, $18.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Laura Mercier Mauve Merveilleux (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Lumiere (P, $7.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever Poised Rosewood (166) (P, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Rose Inc Eloquent (P, $28.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Makeup by Mario Lucia (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (85% similar).
MAC Soar (P, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever C211 (Holiday 2017) (PiP, $22.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar).

View Swatches

Morea

LELimited Edition. $25.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

NARS Naked Paradise Satin Lip Pencil Set

NARS Vahine Satin Lip Pencil

NARS Tahaa Satin Lip Pencil

NARS Raiatea Satin Lip Pencil

NARS Morea Satin Lip Pencil

NARS Naked Paradise Satin Lip Pencil Set

NARS Vahine Satin Lip Pencil

NARS Tahaa Satin Lip Pencil

NARS Raiatea Satin Lip Pencil

NARS Morea Satin Lip Pencil

Temptalia

NARS Naked Paradise Satin Lip Pencil Set Review & Swatches

Naked Paradise

Ingredients

Naked Paradise

LELimited Edition. $39.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Saks

Vahine

Top Dupes

Vahine

LELimited Edition. $25.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Saks

Tahaa

Top Dupes

Tahaa

LELimited Edition. $25.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Saks

Raiatea

Top Dupes

Raiatea

LELimited Edition. $25.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Saks

Morea

Top Dupes

Morea

LELimited Edition. $25.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Saks