I have a weakness when it comes to makeup, but I have EXTREME weakness when it comes to lip products. Generally with everything else I kind of suck. My skin is in a constant state of flux, so I can never truly enjoy trying out foundation for fear of breaking out and other adverse effects...My eyelid space is quite tiny, so it takes me a year to use one eye shadow...but anyone can rock a bold lip.
I purchased the Nars Audacious Lipstick on a whim during the December Sephora VIB Rouge Sale. Again, I fully intended to start my blog all the way back in December, but I got side tracked by some unfortunate circumstances (we'll get into that at another time). I chose Juliette because I was immediately drawn to its striking "pinky-coral." That and the boy liked it immediately, so that was an added bonus.
NARS is known for its minimalist packaging, its raunchy penchant for provocative product names and its carefully curated color selection. The Audacious Lipsticks were released to much fanfare and generally positive reviews. According to the NARS Website the Audacious Lipsticks are
"One stroke, full coverage creamy wearing, long lasting, and luxurious in texture and enriched with ingredients to smooth and nourish the skin." They have over 40 shades in the whole collection, so you'll be able to pick anything from the most natural of nudes to the prettiest of pinks to the most bodacious berries.
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There's nothing prettier than a freshly opened lipstick. |
The lipstick bullet is sleek and sticks to the overall NARS Aesthetic. One thing I'm particularly fond of is the magnetization of the lipstick cap. If you put it on the wrong way it switches so that the cap and the "NARS" logo are correct and unbroken. It's a neat little detail that subtly shows you the thoughtfulness of their design.
True coral makes my teeth look awfully yellow so I tend to lean toward more pinky corals. I find the lasting power of this lipstick to be above average, so I don't have to reapply constantly throughout the day. After meals I usually have to take a "lipstick pitstop," but other than that I'm generally good to go.
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Excuse the Raptor Hand |
The only downside to this lipstick is that it's a little bit drying. I've read, from trolling other makeup review sites, that other colors are worse in terms of moisturizing your lips, but with Juliette I just don't feel my lips being moisturized. I also feel a light tugging as I wear Juliette throughout the day.
All in all, it is an expensive lipstick, but its lasting power, thoughtful design and and synergy with my skin tone will make me want to not only repurchase Juliette, but try other colors in the Audacious collection.
Thanks for reading! Have you tried any Audacious Lipsticks? What are you favorite colors?