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NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Moon Matte Lipstick ($28.00 for 0.09 oz.) is supposed to be a “high-pigmented” lipstick with a matte finish, “improved hydration,” and “lavish wear.” The formula was dense and felt firmer in the tube, but it had a really good glide, as it was rather velvety and creamy going on over the lips. The texture was definitely a little powdery in the way it looked and felt on the lips, but it was soft enough to flex and give as I smiled and moved my lips, and it didn’t catch on little imperfections. The wear was good, ranging from four to seven hours, and the formula was mostly non-drying to slightly drying. I did not detect any scent or taste.

NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick ($28.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium-dark, burnt red with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was smooth, velvety, and glided on without draggong on the lips. The color really locked on and adhered to lips, but it never felt like it was sucking all moisture out of my lips either (though it was non-drying overall). This shade lasted for over seven hours and left a stain behind. NARS VIP Red (DC, $28.00) is darker, brighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Project Chimps (LE, $20.00) is cooler (95% similar). Tarte XOXO (P, $20.00) is brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Mama (DC, $6.50) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Rouge Indiscret (LE, $28.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Love Life (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Reddy to Go (P, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Retro Rouge (LE, $18.00) is darker, brighter, lower quality (90% similar). NARS Fire Down Below (DC, $28.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). NARS Mondore (LE, $25.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). NARS Vain (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Nosferatu (P, $20.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). KVD Beauty Santa Sangre (P, $20.00) is brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Fly-Fi (LE, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Chili (P, $19.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C406 (DC, $22.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (85% similar). NARS Shanghai Express (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (85% similar). Bite Beauty Maple (DC, $26.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). MAC Lee Hi (LE, $19.00) is brighter, glossier (85% similar). Urban Decay Bad Blood (DC, $22.00) is darker, brighter, glossier (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NARS Indecent Proposal Moon Matte Lipstick ($28.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich, opaque color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly on the lips. The color lasted for four and a half hours on me and was neither drying nor hydrating over time. NARS Antigua (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Latte (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Just What I Needed (P, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Lolita (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Anastasia Rock Sand (P, $20.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Dearly Beloved (LE, $19.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar). Chanel Rouge Angelique (174) (P, $45.00) is lighter (85% similar). NYX Mauve Mist (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Bun Bun (LE, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (85% similar). Smashbox Safe Word (P, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC So Select (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Muneca (DC, $6.50) is lighter (85% similar). Tarte 5 O'Clock (P, $21.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M103 (DC, $22.00) is lighter (85% similar). Make Up For Ever C107 (DC, $22.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). MAC Spice (LE, $19.00) is brighter, warmer, glossier (85% similar). NARS Somebody to Love (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Verve (P, $19.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). MAC Double Shot (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M101 (DC, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NARS Rouge Improbable Moon Matte Lipstick ($28.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with cool, bluish undertones and a semi-matte finish. This shade had just a bit of sheen compared to the other shades, though it was still more matte than a satin (hence the semi-matte descriptor!). It had mostly opaque coverage, but you could see the outline of my lip freckle slightly. The consistency was smooth, velvety, and easy to apply, and while it lasted a long time (seven hours) and did not move around easily, it wasn’t uncomfortable. I didn’t find the formula hydrating, but it wasn’t drying either. NARS Mascate (P, $28.00) is cooler (95% similar). Smashbox Unzipped (P, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Rebel (LE, $27.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). NARS Starwoman (P, $26.00) is cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M401 (DC, $22.00)(95% similar). Chanel Rouge Tentation (169) (P, $45.00) is darker (95% similar). Sephora Red Desert (97) (P, $14.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Ribbon (LE, $6.50) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). ColourPop Melonade (LE, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever Red Ink (LE, ) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Perfect Score (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Maybelline Cruel Ruby (P, $7.49) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Blood (LE, $7.00) is brighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Oh Miley (200) (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Boss Lady (P, $12.00) is more muted (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Magic Red (LE, $37.00) is more shimmery, lighter, glossier (90% similar). Chanel Nightfall (LE, $45.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Maple (P, $28.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) (P, $45.00) is lighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Carina's Love (P, $37.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NARS Rouge Indiscret Moon Matte Lipstick ($28.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a deep red with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had very good color coverage–just shy of being truly full coverage–that had a velvety, smooth, and lightweight consistency that was easy to work with and apply to the lips. The texture didn’t drag or pull on the lips, and the lines looked rather crisp and didn’t have the draggy edge of some matte formulas. On me, it wore for seven hours, left a stain behind, and was just a touch drying after four hours of wear. ColourPop Lost (P, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Just Push Play (P, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Goldie (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Vibin' (P, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M402 (DC, $22.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). NARS Fire Down Below (DC, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Viva Glam I (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever C406 (DC, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Studded Kiss (P, $19.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). NARS Infatuated Red (P, $27.00) is darker (95% similar). Besame Cherry Red 1935 (PiP, $22.00) is glossier (90% similar). ColourPop TGIF (LE, $7.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Irregulier (87) (P, $42.00) is glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty Red Velvet (DC, $24.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). NARS Codie (LE, $34.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). MAC Lee Hi (LE, $19.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Milani I Am Motivated (P, $6.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar). YSL Conflicting Crimson (27) (P, $39.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS VIP Red (DC, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Mysterious Red (P, $27.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Fearless Red Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Indecent Proposal Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Indecent Proposal Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Indecent Proposal Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Indecent Proposal Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Indecent Proposal Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Indecent Proposal Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Indecent Proposal Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Indecent Proposal Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Indecent Proposal Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Indecent Proposal Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Indecent Proposal Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Indecent Proposal Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Rouge Improbable Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Rouge Improbable Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Rouge Improbable Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Rouge Improbable Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Rouge Improbable Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Rouge Improbable Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Rouge Improbable Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Rouge Improbable Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Rouge Improbable Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Rouge Improbable Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Rouge Improbable Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Rouge Improbable Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Rouge Indiscret Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Rouge Indiscret Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Rouge Indiscret Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Rouge Indiscret Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Rouge Indiscret Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Rouge Indiscret Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Rouge Indiscret Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Rouge Indiscret Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Rouge Indiscret Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Rouge Indiscret Moon Matte Lipstick

NARS Rouge Indiscret Moon Matte Lipstick
NARS Rouge Indiscret Moon Matte Lipstick

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Foundation
  • Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder
  • NARS Give In Take Blush II
  • Anastasia Amber Glow Highlight Powder
On eyes:
  • NARS Give In Take Dual-Intensity Eye & Cheek Palette
  • Sephora Eccentric Diva Eyeliner

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Deborah S. Avatar

These are really beautiful and each color looks stunning on you. I have so many lipsticks and only one set of lips but I don’t think I will be able to resist a couple of these. Okay, I can’t lie I love them all but in particular I like Fearless Red. That one for sure and maybe a couple others.

Jen Avatar

These appear like you have liquid lipsticks on.. Flat mate with no shine, even with flash photography and everything.. Cool.. Might pick some up.. Are these the only colours available?

Nancy T Avatar

The finish on these is AMAZING! They actually have the look of a liquid matte, but your description of how these feel worn makes them stand out for me. Unfortunately, I am more than a little certain that I have dupes up the wazoo for these. My red and nude lipstick addiction has led me to a wall of sorts.
Although, this nude is calling to me…..

kjh Avatar

Seriously. I’m embarrassed by how many dupes I have for fearless. NARS must think his target market is highly discerning, bec this is the second time in 2 seasons that he has offered shades that were dupes for one another. Although the fall ones were not as close on me as on Christine. Bleeker and VG 1 are much cooler on me, too. But, man I really do not want my epitaph to read: ‘she who dies with the most lipstick wins. Here lies the one who won.’ Still, I never met a NARS red I didn’t love. Gotta bloody stop. Will swatch indecent proposal and not even try on the others. Gotta make my 2 dupe rule ironclad. (Course they have to be 90 or greater). See how I weasel around it? Hopeless.

JC Avatar

Absolutely stunning! And very warm shades too, which I’m sure will be flattering on my skintone. I don’t think I’ll do well with matte formulas, sadly, and this looks quite drying.

kjh Avatar

Hopelessly smitten. Trying to resist. These are all so classic. With the soft gray eye from this collection, the look is a stunner. Chic, yet simple, bright, and cheerful. I never knew until today that Shiseido was the parent co for Nars. And Cle. And lots of others.

Urška Avatar

Do you know where I could find the ingredients list? I’m staying away from lanolin and Nars annoyingly never publish ingredients lists on ther website…

CC Avatar

Fearless Red and Rouge Indiscret are my faves of the four (at least, swatched on you Christine). I’ll have to swatch ALL of them at the counter. Interesting that Infatuated Red is a dupe of Rouge Indiscret – I have two of the Infatuated Red because it’s such a perfect shade of garnet red to me (and the pencils go on so easy). At least these lippies would give me some options as far as the finish (and may even last longer than the pencils what with all the sharpening). Hmm… more thinking to do about this line…Thanks for the swatches Christine!

Shadowy_lady Avatar

Ok I’m in love and it’s been a while since I’ve bought a lipstick.

Christine – did you say if these were going to be available at Sephora or not?

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