Marlene
NARS Audacious Lipstick
NARS Marlene is a very warm-toned, dark orange with a cream finish. It is a permanent lipstick that retails for $34.00 and contains 0.14 oz.
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Marlene is a bright, medium-dark rusty orange with warm, red undertones and a cream finish. It had full color coverage with a smooth, light-medium weight consistency that applied with even color. The texture was comfortable to wear and neither drying nor hydrating. It wore well for five and a half hours on me. Bobbi Brown Flame (P, $37.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M300 (DC, $22.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar). Bite Beauty Hot Harissa (LE, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar). Dior Ultra Trouble (436) (P, $37.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Foolish (P, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar). YSL Take My Red Away (120) (LE, $38.00) is darker (90% similar). Bite Beauty Purée (DC, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Dior Ultra Spice (641) (P, $37.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Feu (57) (LE, $38.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Rita (P, $34.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar). Shiseido Lantern Red (220) (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Habanero (DC, $21.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). YSL Lost in Marais (145) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Mimosa (DC, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). NARS Carmen (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). MAC Strange Journey (LE, $20.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Showstopper (134) (DC, $30.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (95% similar). Urban Decay Temper (DC, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Gallop (P, $7.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). MAC Dangerous (P, $20.00) is less glossy (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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Marlene
PPermanent. $34.00.
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Glass Metropolis Mini Audacious Lipstick Coffret (Holiday 2016)
LELimited Edition. $125.00/0.64 oz.
The innovative, pigment-rich formula delivers an intense, full-coverage finish in a single stroke, while nutrient rich ingredients are known to smooth, moisturize and volumize. The 40-shade collection features a full range of provocative hues from neutral nudes to striking reds and bold pinks.