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This post begins with an apology and explanation. Nars’ pure matte lipsticks have come and gone on other beauty blogs but on Just Nice Things, you’re only reading about it now. Why? Well after four weeks, I finally got my MacBook repaired and returned from Apple but for five weeks since the problem arose with it, I have felt empty without my baby.
I rely it on to edit my photos in Photoshop, which I shoot in RAW format and typically disaster struck just when I’d shot the photos for this post. Until my laptop was returned, I’ve had to use my old laptop, which has been painfully slow! So Nars, I’m sorry for the huge delay but like the return of my MacBook, this post is worth the wait…
So what’s with the interest in matte finish lippies? Why have they made a come-back and just what’s so different about these that beauty bloggers are chatting about? I can’t decide which camp I fall into over matte lipsticks. They’re a change from the usual glossy, moisturised lipsticks, lipstains and lip glosses but the bitch is they dry and flake your lips so much. Not an attractive look!
So Nars’ newest addition have launched a new lip range called the Pure Matte Lipstick which not only promises intense, long-lasting colour that makes lips look vibrant, its formula contains a hydrating ingredient to help condition lips, thus combating that tiresome, flaky issue. At the same time it doesn’t lose its matte finish. Finally! Someone’s cracked it! (No pun intended…)
Currently there are six colours available: Volga (Deep Aubergine), Bangkok (Soft Rose), Tonkin (Cinnamon Plum), Terre De Feu (Black Cherry), Tashkent (Nude Beige) and Vesuvio (Full Bodied Red). I was invited by Nars to Selfridges some weeks back and chose the vampish Terre De Feu.
I returned to a Nars counter at a later date and bought Vesuvio upon the satisfaction of how good these matte lipsticks are. I adore red lipsticks and one of my favourites is Ruby Woo by Mac but it dries my lips out so much. I can categorically say this is not the fear with Nars’ range. No flakiness, the colour is bold and it lasts, and of course it should – it’s Nars after all. Helen’s handed over a portion of her life-savings to them recently.
I’ve received compliments on both shades but most of all, I’m pleased as they’re my lips they are staying put on. The lip colour is effortless to apply, which is very reassuring to know when you’re dealing with a dry-look lippy, plus you don’t need to faff around to build up the colour.
You can prep your lips with a primer and various other lotions and potions available from Nars but there’s nothing wrong with a little bit of Vaseline to keep your pout soft and supple.
Nars’ Pure Matte Lipsticks are priced at £18 and are available to buy online at www.narscosmetics.co.uk or in-store at Nars counters and at branches of Space NK.
Sheenie
Wow. What a great look. Loving the eyes. But the whole kit’n’caboodle is stunning.
Hey gorgeous, that lipstick looks fantastic on you. I haven’t used any Nars lipsticks. Now I can buy this one without reserve. I love the look of matte lips. But had the same problem as you. I also lick my lips a lot! Made worse by having a drying lipstick on. I love dark lipsticks. I’m not supposed to wear them since my lips are thin. My top lip is thinner than the bottom. I do enlarge them by going over my lip line. The hell with rules! I love that shade of black cherry. Might have to buy this. Love the eye makeup also.
Thank you, Jenni and Lucy! I really hope Nars introduces more shades. It’s such a relief to finally wear a matte lipstick that doesn’t dry lips or flake.