NARS Sheena, Siouxsie, Nancy Audacious Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Sheena

NARS Sheena Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium coral with warm undertones and a satin sheen. The pigmentation was fantastic with rich, opaque color coverage delivered in a single layer. The color applied evenly without dragging, as the lipstick had a lightly creamy texture that was smooth without being too emollient or slippery. It stayed on well for five hours and was lightly hydrating while worn.

This shade is exclusive to Nordstrom and will be available October 18th.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Lay Over (P, $10.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Maybelline Mauve for Me (P, $7.49) is darker (95% similar).
MAC Smoked Almond (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC MamaStarrr (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Brick Dust (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Mocha (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Revlon Rose Velvet (P, $8.49) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Brat Pack (LE, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Chicory (DC, $24.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
Rare Beauty Wise (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$34.00/0.14 oz. - $242.86 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "one-stroke, full-coverage" pigmentation with a "soft matte finish" that is "long-lasting" and "hydrating." The formula is best characterized by its texture: creamy, smooth, and slightly denser/thicker on (but not heavy) compared to the typical lipstick formula. Most of the shades are opaque, while "weak" shades are more semi-opaque. The majority of the colors I've tested have applied evenly and smoothly with good glide and feel comfortable on my lips. They tend to last between four and six hours and was lightly hydrating to non-drying. There was no noticeable scent or taste.

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Sheena

LELimited Edition. $34.00.

Rec'd

A+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

99%

Total

Siouxsie

NARS Siouxsie Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark burgundy with subtle, cool red undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a moderately emollient consistency that had a tendency to slide on my lips for the first two hours of wear. After some of the shine wore down, it seemed to adhere better to my lips. The color went on fairly evenly, especially given the texture, but it was nowhere near as impressive as most of the Audacious range has been. The lipstick lasted nicely on my lips for six hours, left a faint stain behind, and was lightly moisturizing. I didn’t experience any feathering or bleeding with this shade.

This shade is exclusive to Sephora and will be available October 8th.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Sephora Scorpio (96) (LE, $8.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Vampira (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Prayer (P, $19.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
ColourPop Tutu (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Guerlain #555 (P, $36.00) is warmer (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Motorhead (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Hello Stranger (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Burberry Black Cherry (57) (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Deep Secret (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
MAC Beatrix (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$34.00/0.14 oz. - $242.86 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

Siouxsie

LELimited Edition. $34.00.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

Nancy

NARS Nancy Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a blackened purple with subtle, warm pink undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single, fluid layer that adhered evenly and smoothly across my lips without emphasizing my lip lines. It had a lightly creamy, moderately emollient consistency–it felt more slippery than the average Audacious Lipstick has to me–but it managed to go on evenly. This shade stayed on well for six and a half hours and felt less high-maintenance after an hour or so of wear (or, pro tip, blot lightly after initial application). The formula felt lightly hydrating over time and did not experience any feathering or bleeding while worn.

This shade is exclusive to NARS.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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NARS Madura (LE, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Capricorn (LE, $26.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Black Truffle (DC, $24.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Black Truffle (DC, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Deep Void (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Feminist (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Sephora Polar Lights (78) (LE, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Damson (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Hutch (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Bite Beauty Berry Rouge (LE, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$34.00/0.14 oz. - $242.86 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

Nancy

LELimited Edition. $34.00.

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

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NARS Sheena, Siouxsie, Nancy Audacious Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Sheena

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Formula Overview

Ingredients

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A Plum & Copper Look featuring NARS Provocateur

Sheena

LELimited Edition. $34.00.

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Siouxsie

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Siouxsie

LELimited Edition. $34.00.

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Nancy

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Nancy

LELimited Edition. $34.00.

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