94%
would repurchase
3.5/5
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ingredients

c12 13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Candelilla Cera (Euphorbia Cerifera Wax), Polyethylene, Cyclomethicone, Phenyltrimethicone, Silica, Dimethicone, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyate, Hydrogenated Coco Glycerides, Di Calcium Phosphate, Quaternium 18 Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Aroma (Flavor), Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, May Contain ( /-): Mica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 30 (CI 73360), Yellow 10 Lake (CI 47005), Red 6, Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 22 Lake (CI 45380), Carmine (CI 75470), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163)

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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6 years ago

I was looking for a red lip color, and trying to find one that is not too blue red was not easy, I also wanted one that was on the matte side to avoid running outside the lip lines (age darlings...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther



5.0
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9 years ago

LOVE NARS velvet matte! Have bought them and recommended them to all my friends and fam. But for the good of woman kind, you can have an easy to apply, comfortable to wear, classy truly matte...

About reviewer (143 reviews)

Age

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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9 years ago

I think this is a great orangey red. My only complaint is that I do find it to be a tad drying. After a couple of hours of wear it slightly bunches up in the corner of my lips. I find that with a...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

I'm a huge, huge fan of orange-red lipsticks - it's pretty much the only shade I buy. Previously I've been using pop beauty's stain stay in Poppy Kiss, but it came off a little too strong and...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

This is absolutely beautiful! Stark against my nw45 skin, this is so flattering and just in time for Spring/Summer as I hear orange lips will be all the rage. I have always love the velvet mattes...

About reviewer (720 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Dark, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

Love this pencil!!! It's crazy easy to apply and the colour is great, very matte and pretty good staying power. Goes on easy and has a nice soft texture. Would absolutely buy again.

About reviewer (124 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

Now I am not the girl who likes bright lipsticks, I usually go for dark purples, dark reds or dark browns when I wear bold lipstick. However I tried it on and loved it. It goes great with my dark...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Relaxed, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

Red Square is matte red with a very strong orange base. If you watching Keeping Up With the Kardashians, it’s almost identical to the shade of red Kourtney likes to wear. It’s very warm toned and...

About reviewer (230 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

I really like the Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencils: long-lasting, easy to apply, great texture, not too drying. Red Square is a deeply pigmented, orange-red. It stands out. Like all Velvet Matte...

About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

EyesHazel


4.0
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12 years ago

Very pigmented and gorgeous colour. However the design of the pencil should be reviewed as it makes you waste a lot of product when you need to shave the pencil to sharpen the tip. Considering that...

About reviewer (81 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlack


5.0
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13 years ago

This is a beautiful orange-red, perfect anytime, spring, summer, winter, fall. I love Heat Wave and I'd say these are about spot on in color, but unlike HW I definitely don't feel RS at all on...

About reviewer (340 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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14 years ago

This gives me perfect red lips, I use it more in the spring/summer because it's a pretty bright colour. But for spring/summer this and MAC lady danger are my favorites. I love red lips, especially...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Other, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

UPDATED: 6/18/2012 - I tried this again and I like it so much better this time around. It's not nearly as neon as I remembered - I'm thinking it may have been the florescent department store...

About reviewer (1644 reviews)

Age

SkinOther, Other, Warm

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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14 years ago

I LOVEEEE a little drying or maybe im just not use to matte lipstick/ lip pencils but even smooth BEAUTIFUL application and loveee the BRIGHT orangey-red color!

About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

Red Square is a sunny, true orange with a hint of red. It is so summery and happy. It reminds me of a fruity, juicy orange. I really like Red Square a lot and it it is one of my favorites from the...

About reviewer (153 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

I believe this was one of my first NARS purchases and I love it. It's a great summer red colour and it looks best when "dabbed in" with a finger to give it a stained look. Looks awesome when...

About reviewer (245 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I love this. Perfect orangey red for those of us who can`t wear blue reds, but also makes teeth look whiter too. The excellent matt finish is very retro and extremely long lasting. It`s a touch...

About reviewer (67 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Other, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

This is the best orange based red I have ever found, except maybe Nars lip lacquer in Flare Up. This is a total Christina Aguilera red. It has great staying power and almost feels like a stain...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesBlue