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). Tarte XOXO (P, $20.00) is brighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Project Chimps (LE, $20.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Mama (DC, $6.50) is lighter (95% 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). NARS Rouge Indiscret (LE, $28.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Love Life (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Santa Sangre (P, $20.00) is brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Fly-Fi (LE, $6.00) is lighter (85% 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). Milani I Am Motivated (P, $6.99) is darker, cooler, glossier (85% similar). NARS Golshan (P, $25.00) is brighter, glossier (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). 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). 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). 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 Whirl (P, $19.00) is warmer (80% similar). KVD Beauty Lolita II (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Verve (P, $19.00) is darker, glossier (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 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). NARS Mascate (P, $28.00) is cooler (95% similar). Smashbox Unzipped (P, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). Sephora Red Desert (97) (P, $14.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Ribbon (LE, $6.50) is lighter, brighter (95% 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). Chanel La Desiree (327) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). NARS Red Lizard (P, $26.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Dior Forever Passionate (879) (P, $45.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC PattyPout (LE, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Firework (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Dominic (P, $36.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Burberry Ruby (434) (P, $35.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop On a Roll (LE, $9.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Dior Splendor (950) (LE, $38.00) is darker (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Red Carpet Red (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). 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). NARS Just Push Play (P, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Goldie (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Viva Glam I (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Infatuated Red (P, $27.00) 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 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). NARS VIP Red (DC, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar). YSL Conflicting Crimson (27) (P, $39.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Mysterious Red (P, $27.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Fearless Red (LE, $28.00) is lighter, more muted, warmer (90% similar). MAC Retro Rouge (LE, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sephora Not Too Much (12) (P, $15.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). NARS Vain (P, $26.00) is brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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