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NARS Vanessa, Carmen Audacious Lipstick Swatches + Review

August 21, 2014

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As you may have already seen, NARS has a brand new lipstick formula, and it’s hit top marks with many, including myself. In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of NARS a 40 shade, pigment rich, full-coverage lot of Audacious Lipsticks have released! I have two to share with you today in Vanessa (mauve nude) and Carmen (geranium).

NARS Audacious Lipstick Review Swatches

The packaging is square, but more chic in that the edges are sharper and the tubes are magnetic and matte with a dull shine. Definitely not what we’re used to seeing when it comes to NARS lipsticks! The metal is cool to the touch and I love the subtle way NARS scripted the brand name in a shinier black than the tube.

NARS Audacious Lipstick

The formula is thick without being goopy, creamy without being too matte or too shiny. It’s just that perfect formula that it’s right dead center amongst all of your favorite things. One swipe gives you completely opaque color that feels nourishing and light.

Wear time was a bit longer than that of a normal NARS lipstick. I got about 5 hours if I didn’t eat or drink. Carmen does leave a slight stain behind, which I love.

NARS Vanessa Carmen Audacious Lipstick Swatches

I leave you with this. Obviously I can’t say enough good things about the formula on this lipstick. I can’t wait to go play in store and buy many, many more. So, what does that tell you? Yes. My wishlist is LONG. What Audacious Lipstick shades are on your wishlist?

NARS Audacious Lipstick retails for $32.00 and is available as of August 15, 2014 at NARS Boutiques, narscosmetics.com and Barneys New York. Retailer exclusive shades will also launch August 15, 2014 at Barneys New York. Look for these on September 1, 2014 at Sephora and all other specialty/department stores.

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Comments

  1. Amber says

    August 27, 2014 at 6:36 am

    These are so luxe and glossy! I love Vanessa!
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  2. Melody says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:59 am

    Carmen hands down!!

  3. Kendra says

    August 23, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    YES! I want them both now! Dang it…
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  4. Kimmi @ The Plastic Diaries says

    August 22, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    Carmen looks incredible on you!
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  5. Julie says

    August 22, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    These new lipsticks sound so amazing, I want the shade Julie so bad! Vanessa looks so beautiful!
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  6. Erin says

    August 22, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I have yet to read one negative review of this formula. Both colors look great on you, especially Carmen! I’m lemming them so bad!
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  7. Sheila says

    August 22, 2014 at 11:06 am

    Looks beautiful! I love the upgraded packaging.
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  8. Justina says

    August 22, 2014 at 9:44 am

    These look fantastic. I’m trying to figure out which ones I want.
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  9. Bailey says

    August 22, 2014 at 8:42 am

    Carmen looks AMAZING!!
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  10. Cindy (Prime Beauty) says

    August 22, 2014 at 12:43 am

    Both of these are gorgeous on you. I really like Vanessa for a pretty everyday fall look. I have to test these!
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  11. Laura My Newest Addiction says

    August 21, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    Vanessa looks so ME!
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  12. Destany says

    August 21, 2014 at 11:28 pm

    Ooov love that red!
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  13. jbrobeck says

    August 21, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    Vanessa is so pretty!
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  14. Miranda says

    August 21, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    Can I get a “hell yeah” for the gorgeous blue toned red!
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  15. Brittany says

    August 21, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    Carmen is so so pretty!
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  16. Jamie @ Makeuplifelove says

    August 21, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    These are amazingly gorgeous. I want Vanessa now. Such great shades!!!
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  17. Nidia - Lit From Within says

    August 21, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    Both of these colors are gorgeous! One of those MLBB days, the other for bombshell days.
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  18. Leelo R says

    August 21, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    Gorgeous shades!
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