So, I know it’s like totes cliché to be a makeup lover obsessed with lip prints, but I am. It is what it is. And the bag in the new NARS The Kiss Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set ($49) has the cutest lip print.
It’s from the new NARS Man Ray Holiday collection (available now), which has lips all over the place! — on the packaging, the pans, and even gracing this shiny gold makeup bag.
And these lips here are speaking to my soul. I love that they’re a little uneven and fussy looking, like they’re p*ssed about someone parking in their designated spot, haha!
(OK…leave it to the accessories hoarder to go off on the bag five minutes!)
To their credit, the NARS LE holiday bags are some of the best holiday bags around. I have a black one with blue lips on it from a few years back, and it’s still going strong.
Inside the bag are four full-size NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencils, two of which, the darkest shades, Toundra and Endangered Red, are VERY pigmented re-promotes from the permanent line. The two lighter shades, Wild Ways and Spell Bound, are new, limited addition and, FYI, super sheer, which could be a deal-breaker for some peeps.
Just going by the numbers, though, this is a good deal. On its own, a stick of Endangered Red is $27, but you get four NARS Lip Pencils for $49 with this set.
I don’t know if you’re familiar with the Velvet Mattes, but I call them “anti-cat butt lipsticks,” because you know how some matte lipsticks dry your lips so much that they end up looking like a cat butt? (OMG, it’s true and you know it!) Anyway, these don’t. The formula also feels and looks lightweight.
They aren’t as long wearing as some mattes, and I do have to reapply mine after a meal or a coffee. Also, sometimes when my lips are extra dry, I won’t touch ’em at all, because they do catch on any flakes. But when my lips are in good shape and I’m in the mood, they’re fun.
Basically, I think these are lovely. Sure, Wild Ways and Spell Bound are a little sheer… I would’ve liked them to have a bit more pigment, but they’re still flattering in a delicate way.
The Kiss Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set is $49, and you can find it now at Sephora and online.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
I love these colors especially endangered red. Do you ever use these with a lipstick/ gloss on top to get longer wear or do they wear better alone for you?
I guess I´´ll stick to the ones from the permanent line then and skip this set. Sheer colors are a deal breaker for me and I am not overly into bags. I mean, I have three, how much more can I use?
Endangered Red looks so pretty and wearable! Although, let’s be honest, I wear even “unwearable” colors!
I prefer the two dark colors so I guess it’s a skip for me!
They all are pretty. Can’t wait to see in person!
obsessed with the bag!!!! Only reason I really want to get it lol guilty!
Gorgeous lip searches, Karen!! That red is such a look for you.
I didn’t realize you were so close to the fires. I’m sending extra wishes your way that you are safe and out of the path. I wish they would stop asap, period so that no one else is affected.