NARS Shredded & Pierce Powermatte Lip Luster Pigments Reviews & Swatches
Shredded
NARS Shredded Powermatte Lip Luster Pigment ($26.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a medium pink with strong,w arm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had good pigmentation, though it wasn’t quite opaque in a single layer, that covered my lips evenly. The texture was lightweight, thin and fluid without being watery, but the dry down did emphasize my lip texture and some of my deeper lip lines. When I smiled, the color stretched comfortably and looked quite smooth and reflective. It wore well for four and a half hours and was neither drying nor hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- KVD Beauty Muse (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Smashbox In Bloom (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Forbidden Romance (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (85% similar).
- Estee Lauder Naked Ambition (120) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, glossier (85% similar).
- MAC Show Off (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- NYX Bella (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- MAC Viva Glam VI (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, glossier (85% similar).
- Sephora Sun Stone (106) (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Lancome Amande Sucree (245) (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Sequin (DC, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler, glossier (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$26.00/0.18 oz. - $144.44 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "full-coverage color in one swipe" with an "ultra-flexible, lightweight feel" with "brushed-metal" finishes and "lasting, smudge-resistant wear." The pigmentation ranged from semi-opaque to opaque, depending on the shade, with fairly even, smooth application with a very smooth, fluid texture that was rather thin but not watery. After a few applications using this formula (or the original Powermattes), I don't have any issues navigating along the edges of my lips, but the first few I ever did gave me the sensation that it was too fluid--too easy to spread. They dry down to a transfer-resistant but not transfer-proof, finish, where if I blot, I get a touch of color coming away, but the lip color doesn't move or slide around on my lips. They lasted between four and six hours on me and were, generally, non-drying. There was a sweet, vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
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Ingredients
Shredded
LELimited Edition. $26.00.
Pierce
NARS Pierce Powermatte Lip Luster Pigment ($26.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a medium-dark red with subtle, warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had rich color payoff in a single layer, and the liquid lipstick had a thin, lightweight consistency that was very fluid and spread easily across my lips. It dried down within 30 seconds and was mostly dry, but if I pressed my lips together, there a bit of tackiness, though the color didn’t pull away when I did so. This shade stayed on well for six and a half hours, left a very faint stain behind, and was non-drying.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Metallic Cherry (64) (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Adora (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- NYX Acme (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Kween (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Authentic Red (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- MAC In Retrograde (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Maybelline Hot Lava (P, $7.49) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Milani Mattely In Love (06) (LE, $8.99) is darker, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Synthetica (P, $56.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Estee Lauder Killer Kiss (DC, $32.00) is more shimmery, cooler, glossier (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$26.00/0.18 oz. - $144.44 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "full-coverage color in one swipe" with an "ultra-flexible, lightweight feel" with "brushed-metal" finishes and "lasting, smudge-resistant wear." The pigmentation ranged from semi-opaque to opaque, depending on the shade, with fairly even, smooth application with a very smooth, fluid texture that was rather thin but not watery. After a few applications using this formula (or the original Powermattes), I don't have any issues navigating along the edges of my lips, but the first few I ever did gave me the sensation that it was too fluid--too easy to spread. They dry down to a transfer-resistant but not transfer-proof, finish, where if I blot, I get a touch of color coming away, but the lip color doesn't move or slide around on my lips. They lasted between four and six hours on me and were, generally, non-drying. There was a sweet, vanilla scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our NARS Powermatte Lip Luster Pigment swatches.
Ingredients
Of the 2, Pierce looks glam and lovely. Especially for wintertime! But, y’know, my weakness for deep reds. ?
These are really nice, especially Pierce – a lovely shade.
WOW, Pierce is such a gorgeous colour and right up my alley so I am surprised that I don’t have more than one dupe! I think this one is one I will buy. I like the formula and the shade is perfect.