I picked up two of the new Nars Audacious Lipsticks in Angela and Lana. The new range of lipsticks is permanent and has an amazing selection of 40 shades to choose from! :-O Here's the story behind the new range:
"Dramatic Depth. Unstoppable Character.Modern lipstick so shamelessly seductive in touch and texture the sensation is audacious.
Unadulterated luxury glides on like satin across skin with single-stroke coverage. A spectrum of 40 shades for unstoppable impact.
One-stroke, full-coverage creamy wear
Luxurious texture and enriched with ingredients to smooth and nourish lips.
Long-lasting."
PACKAGING
These Nars Audacious Lipsticks are encased in brand new, square-shaped, sleek black packaging that's metal or metal-like. It has a magnetic closure.
Below left is the size and packaging of the new Nars Audacious lipstick versus the original Nars Lipstick on the right. However, both have the same amount of lipstick (see size details below). Any finger print and such on the new lipstick case is only slight noticeable in certain lighting angles, but certainly would keep cleaner than the original lipstick's rubberised surface, which tended to easily get grubby over time.
SIZE
Same as the original lipstick range at 4.2 g / 0.14 oz.
COLOUR, COVERAGE & FINISH
These two in particular apply true to colour and are extremely pigmented. Full opacity is indeed achieved in a single swipe with these and they have a satin finish.
TEXTURE & WEAR
The texture is smooth and creamy without being too soft that it slides off your lips, nor is it thick. So it's not heavy and it feels comfortable enough on the lips. While I don't feel it adds moisture to my lips, it certainly doesn't dry them out. As these are packed with intense colour, they leave a stain so it has great lasting power - about 5-6 hours on me.
SCENT
There's no taste or scent, which is great for those who are sensitive or just prefer not to have any.
NARS AUDACIOUS LIPSTICK IN ANGELA
Described as a "pink orchid". You know I love me some uber bright, cool-toned, purply pink lips (I can't get enough) and I am in quite smitten with this one. ^_^ Looks very flattering on those with olive skins as it instantly lifts and brightens the complexion. Yummy. :P
NARS AUDACIOUS LIPSTICK IN LANA
Watch out and put your sunnies on for Lana. It's described as a "vivid orange red" and well, it is. :) And a gorgeous one at that! It's even more intense in colour than Angela. It almost glows! Lana would look particularly smashing on those with warm skin tones.
SWATCHES
Below are swatches against my medium, olive (~NC30) skin tone. All photographed indoors under artificial lighting and using a strobe. These are only a single coat of lipstick! Marvellous!
COMPARISON SWATCHES
Angela has a similar blue undertone as Nars Cinematic Lipstick in Full Frontal (kinda in between that and Maybelline's Hot Plum), but Angela is brighter and a smidgen pinker so I find it much more wearable than Full Frontal. The latter also has a tad more shine. Lana and Heat Wave (my old fave orange red) are very close dupe, but not quite. Heat Wave is ever so slightly muted and more orange and Lana - more red. Lana is slightly brighter and a touch more saturated. It also has a bit more shine to it.
VERDICT
While bright lipstick fiends are likely to have something similar to Lana and/or Angela, the new range is a must for lipstick lovers. These pack a real punch of colour. The only bad (or good) thing is, there's too many shades to choose from. Good luck with that. ;) But, I do highly recommend my picks if you don't already have one similar with the same level of pigmentation. If I had to pick just one of the two, I'd have to say Angela! *sigh* I'll probably find myself picking up one more...or two...
Hope this was helpful.
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Have you tried this new lipstick range? If so, do share your thoughts and any shade recommendations in a comment below. Would love to hear! :)
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