NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Reviews

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I first read about NARS Cosmetics in an internet article (maybe from Allure?) one of those "best beauty finds" stories. It mentioned the NARS Matte Lip Pencil. The recommended color was "Roman Holiday" so I ordered one from the company. I was truly surprised! It's just a big, fat, lip crayon (NOT a liner). Very sturdy, and the color glides on and covers like lipstick, but has a velvety texture like...well, almost like ChapStik. It will last for many hours and DOES NOT "pill" like lipstick (which I have grown to hate over the years). The ingredients must be gentle because my lips feel soft even after the color has worn away. The "Roman Holiday" color is a shiny, pale pink. I decided to try a different color (darker) so I ordered "Sex Machine." Nice color, but too "mauve" for me, no shine. These pencils are a MUST-HAVE for any gal's make up bag. And NARS customer service is one the best EVER to work with! Yes, they may be a little pricey, but I think it's worth it.

I did read a review from someone who gave this product a low rating because they couldn't get the pencil sharpened. NARS sells a multi-product sharpener ($6) that sharpens 3 or 4 of their different pencils. The wrap of the Matte Lip Pencil is VERY thick, and must be sharpened slowly or it will be ruined. Keep this in mind when it's time to sharpen your pencil. And don't forget to remove the adapter that's stuck in the hole for the lip pencil!

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I have been using the NARS lip pencil for the last few years and have not had any problems with it. I put it on in the morning and it lasts ALL day! I see a lot of people are complaining about the tip breaking off when sharpening.....I use the NARS sharpener and have NEVER had this problem. I would HIGHLY recommend this product!

Happy in MN

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I love NARS but hate this product. Every time I try to sharpen it the whole tip always breaks off and gets stuck in the sharpener. Then because its so soft I have to scrape it out, what a mess! I love the color and the way it feels on, but I feel I don't get my moneys worth when I can't even sharpen it.

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I bought the Dolce Vita and Cruella colors. While the shades themselves are fine, the lipsticks are definitely not worth the price. I should have paid more attention to reviewers who complained of the tip breaking off in the sharpener. No matter what sharpener I use, the tip always breaks off. After a few tries, the whole cylinder of pigment becomes detached from the pencil. My "Dolce Vita" is now down to a stub and I have barely used it -most of the color has gone in the trash. Save your money -the shades are pretty, but not anything special. I'm sure you can find them at a drugstore -at a fraction of the price and hassle.

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Great lip product. It was hard for me to justify paying that much for a lipstick. However, I did. I couldn't be happier. The texture is smooth and non drying. The color is rich. It is a dark color, but the contrast of my very pale skin gets a lot of compliments. Be bold. Take a chance. Don't be afraid to wear color on your lips!