NARS True Story Cheek & Lip Palette ($59.00 for 0.56 oz.) includes four cheek colors plus lip pencil. There are three permanentshades–Devotee, Outlaw, and Mysterious Red–and two new shades–Myth and Unwritten. This palette is going to work best for someone of a fairer complexion, as two of the cheek colors are rather light and matte, so they harder to distinguish on my skin tone. NARS’ Powder Blush formula is described as “beautifully pigmented, natural, healthy-looking color” with a “blendable application.” The palette had good pigmentation, average to normal wear, and were blendable. I didn’t have any issues applying the blushes or the lip color, so if they are the kind of colors that appeal and would work for your skin tone, it might be a palette to check out this holiday season.

Devotee is a pink-tinged white with warmer undertones and a luminous sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable coverage with a soft, smooth, and blendable texture that sat well on the skin and was easy to work with. This shade wore well for seven and a half hours. Laura Mercier Devotion (P, $45.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Revolution Peach Lights (P, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar). L'Oreal Ice (P, $12.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Moonlight (P, $23.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Desert Explorations (LE, $2.99) is less shimmery (95% similar). Jouer Rose Quartz (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever #01 (P, $39.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Clinique Ballerina Pop (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Lancome Moonlight Rose (LE, $42.00) is darker (90% similar). Becca Rose Quartz (P, $38.00) is darker (90% similar). Kosas Longitude Zero (High Intensity) (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Makeup Geek Luster (P, $20.00) is darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Myth is a pale, light pink with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. If I pack it on, I can just barely see a tint of pink on my cheeks, but this will show up better on someone with a lighter skin tone, and it will be hard to overdo on even very fair skin. The texture was soft, silky, and just a touch dusty in the pan, but it didn’t look dry or chalky on the skin. It lasted for just over seven hours on me. Dior Intemporalle (LE, $65.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Sydney Grace Mauve Delight (P, $9.00) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Poe (Light) (DC, ) is darker (90% similar). NARS Threesome (LE, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Cheeky Devil (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Tweed Pink (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora Self-Made (P, $14.00) is cooler (90% similar). KIKO 109 Candy Rose (P, $12.00) is darker (85% similar). Make Up For Ever B206 (P, $23.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Launch Away (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Guerlain Morning Rose (P, $52.00) is darker (85% similar). NARS Conquest (LE, $30.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Fleur Real (LE, $35.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Glossier Puff (P, $18.00) is darker (85% similar). Burberry Misty (P, $42.00) is darker (80% similar). Benefit Dandelion (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). Makeup Geek Main Squeeze (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). Pat McGrath Fleurtatious (P, $38.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Unwritten is a light-medium pink with warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, a touch dusty, but it was smooth and blendable on the skin and did not appear dry or dusty once I started to blend it out. It had good pigmentation initially, but it did sheer out a bit more readily than most blushes. Like Myth, I can pack this on and get just a hint of color on my skin tone, so it’s going to be more ideal for someone of a lighter skin tone or someone who wants almost no visible blush color that is similar to my skin tone. It started to fade after seven and a half hours of wear. Urban Decay Naked Cherry #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). NYX Dusty Rose (DC, $5.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Why, Hello (DC, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Overexposed (-, ) is warmer (95% similar). NYX Mauve (DC, $5.00) is brighter (95% similar). MAC Kindergarten Red (LE, $32.00) is darker (95% similar). Laura Mercier Rose (P, $30.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Tarte Amazed (LE, $29.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Illusive (LE, $30.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Cheeky Bugger (LE, $24.00) is warmer (95% similar). bareMinerals Glamour (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Angelic Radiance (LE, $53.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Kash (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Blasphemy (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Violet Argente (Blush) (LE, $60.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Sugarcoated (LE, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). Catrice Coral Me Maybe (P, $5.99) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Mocha (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Smith and Cult Warm Pink (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Physicians Formula Natural (P, $12.99) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Outlaw is a deep berry with subtle, cool undertones and warmer, golden shimmer. The version in the palette was actually better than the last standalone I tested! The version included in the palette was very pigmented, softer and smoother to the touch, and more blendable. I didn’t have any issues blending and diffusing the edges. The color wore well for nine hours on me before fading. MAC Sweet Samba (LE, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS New Fling (LE, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Sounds Grape (LE, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar). Laura Geller Plumberry (P, $26.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Buxom Goa (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). KIKO 104 Pastel Pink (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Viseart Plum #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Does This Thing Really Work? (LE, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Goulue (LE, $30.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). MAC Gentle (P, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay TMI (DC, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Milani Cherry on Top (P, $7.99) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Bordeaux Brat (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC Under My Plum (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). NARS Soulshine #3 (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker, more pigmented (85% similar). Urban Decay Easy (DC, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Wrapped Candy (P, $31.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Melt Cosmetics Fire Fury (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Just Rosy (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Kaja Spoils of Mars (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Mysterious Red is a bright, medium-dark red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a lightly creamy, velvety texture that glided on easily and didn’t sink into lip lines. It wore well for six and a half hours on me, left behind a stain, and was a touch drying overall. Urban Decay Rock Steady (P, $18.00) is cooler (95% similar). Makeup Geek Beauty Queen (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Reddy to Go (P, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop TGIF (LE, $7.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar). Makeup Geek Flamenco (LE, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Golshan (P, $25.00) is glossier (95% similar). Maybelline Dynamite Red (DC, $7.49) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Codie (LE, $34.00) is more muted, glossier (95% similar). MAC Wild Memories (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Feels So Grand (P, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Russian Red (P, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Steam Heat (LE, $19.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Siempre Selena (LE, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Doubt (DC, $18.00) is glossier (90% similar). Hourglass Raven (P, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Thumbelina (LE, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Majella (P, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Experimente (154) (P, $45.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Bad Blood (DC, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Tijuana (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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NARS True Story Cheek & Lip Palette

NARS True Story Cheek & Lip Palette

NARS True Story Cheek & Lip Palette

NARS True Story Cheek & Lip Palette

NARS True Story Cheek & Lip Palette

NARS True Story Cheek & Lip Palette

NARS Devotee Highlighting Blush

NARS Devotee Highlighting Blush

NARS Devotee Highlighting Blush

NARS Myth Powder Blush

NARS Myth Powder Blush

NARS Myth Powder Blush

NARS Unwritten Powder Blush

NARS Unwritten Powder Blush

NARS Unwritten Powder Blush

NARS Outlaw Powder Blush

NARS Outlaw Powder Blush