87%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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ingredients

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Kaolin, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Triisostearin, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cellulose, Diisostearyl Malate, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Nylon-12, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Irvingia Gabonensis (Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter), Methicone, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Candelilla Cera [Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax], Tetradecene, Polysilicone-2, Tocopherol, Silica, Glycerin, Linseed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Euterpe Oleracea (Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil), Aqua (Water), Sodium Hyaluronate.

Reviews

Reviews


1.0
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7 years ago

The colour is a 'drying blood' red shade that flatters my NC42 complexion. However the formulation is extremely dry when applied, fades unevenly in a short space of time, and also goes dry / bad in...

About reviewer (134 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther



5.0
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7 years ago

I am new to NARS Lipstick and couldn't be more satisfied! Shanghai Express is a warm, dark brick red. It's smooth, non-drying, and it has no scent or taste. I am medium toned Black and I love...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Tan, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

The Nars semi matte lipstick texture is great; lightweight and not really feeling dry or tight. Fire Down Below is a lovely dark red that has a slightly brown base. Very neutral and universal...

About reviewer (242 reviews)

Age

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBlack


4.0
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8 years ago

I love this shade of red-it's not too blue, not too brown, blood red. It's not really full coverage, but then again I like that because it works with the natural color of my lips. As much as I...

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesBlue


3.0
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8 years ago

Having worn NARS reds in the past (Shanghai Red, Red Lizard, Cruella pencil), I felt it was time to try this awesome blood red! (I am an avid red lipstick wearer.) Sadly it looked like dried...

About reviewer (219 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

A great oxblood red with just a hint of warmth from brown. Semi matte finish. Wear time is great, I got 6 hours. Highly recommended for fair complexions.

About reviewer (654 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

I really liked vampy lips-on other people. My search to find one that looks good on me ended in colors that were purple (made me look like a corpse) or brown (too unnatural for me). I tried fire...

About reviewer (222 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


3.0
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10 years ago

First of all, the color is amazing--a deep yet vibrant blood red without a hint of muddy brown tones. I have never come across a shade quite like this. Other reviewers have commented that this is...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

A beautiful neutral brown based red it's dark but not too vampy versatile to wear day or night. This creamy semi matte lipstick glides on smooth doesn't accentuate dryness, something matte lippies...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Deep Dark, Neutral

HairBlack, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I am very pale (ghostlike, in fact) with red hair, and have found I can wear this color. I was afraid it would look too dark on me and wash my skin tone out even more, but it doesn't seem to have...

About reviewer (69 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

This is quite likely the darkest that a makeup company could go in creating "The Darkest of Rosy-Reds." (Am I right, Mr. Nars?) I don't see "vamp" or "vampire"--or much brown (if any!)--when...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I am a nude kind of girl when it comes to lips and even though I love the darker colors I never really feel like I can pull it off. When I have tried to wear red I felt more like Bozo the Clown...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

Holy HG Batman. The most beautiful shade of red I have ever found - inimitable, cannot be duped, must be seen to be believed. Even men who have a strong aversion to red lipstick on women tell me...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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11 years ago

I do agree with others that sometimes this shade is a bit drying, and on me sometimes I feel it goes on patchy, or comes out patchy after a few hours, but I love this red lipstick. It is my darkest...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I have been searching for years to find the perfect shade of red lipstick. Everything I have ever tried has either been too pink, too orange, too bright, too dark, too brown...you get the idea....

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairOther

EyesHazel


4.0
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11 years ago

FINALLY! I found the perfect dark blood red shade that doesn't turn fuchsia on my lips! It's not too dark (my lips are on the thinner side so I can't wear anything super dark; otherwise they...

About reviewer (926 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

Gorgeous matte bloody red lipstick. Just beautiful. I'm an NC25 and it is flattering on me.

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Relaxed, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

I really like this color, it's a true red, dark, resembling blood. It has incredible lasting power and really stains the lips. It lasts about 8 hours. After that it fades noticeably. Reds tend to...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Other

EyesGreen


2.0
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12 years ago

I wouldn't say this is universal. It was one of my worst fuchsia offenders when I tried it on. Too much blue/cool-toned.

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Neutral

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

Fire Down Below is a gorgeous matte brick red that would look good on just about any skin tone. And it stays put for HOURS if applied without a gloss on top, even through drinking at a club. The...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen