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*TOP REVIEWER* vampsandtramps on 4/3/2005 8:50:00 PM more reviews by vampsandtramps

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I'm in the minority, but this lipstick is so amazingly blah on me. Every time I put it on, I feel like it's washing me out (I'm an FFF). As others have described, it's a medium purple berry, but it lacks oomph. If you're going to do purple, it better have oomph! It's all or nothing. The texture is okay, but a little dry. I would have to put gloss over this.

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*TOP REVIEWER* carinnemj on 3/23/2005 12:18:00 PM more reviews by carinnemj

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Another lovely NARS lipstick. It's a definite mauve, perhaps less versatile than Dolce Vita or Gipsy (my other faves) but still perfection, texture-wise.

$22 at narscosmetics.com.

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dolphy on 8/17/2004 2:54:00 PM more reviews by dolphy

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

A wonderful Lilac shade more pigmented than Klute. The purple doesn't overwhelm my slighly pigmented lips and looks splendid in the Fall. As with all Nars lipsticks it wears wonderfully and aside from the slight artificial taste this is a wonderful product.

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saranja on 8/6/2004 7:41:00 AM more reviews by saranja

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this lipstick because of the reviews here and I wasn't dissapointed! It is a lovely mauvey-plum. Semi-sheer with just a tiny bit of shimmer. It really compliments my fair skin. This shade could be worn during the day or glammed up with smokey eyes at night. I really love this lippie!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Pamann on 6/5/2004 10:28:00 AM more reviews by Pamann

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

I have been looking forever(and a day!) for a lipstick color that is the same hue as my lips- and this is it! To me neutral should be the same color as your lips.I love this color!- that said, the formulation leaves something to be desired. The application is smooth and a tad glossy, but it dries out fairly rapidly and I need some gloss or moisture after only a few hours.Luckily the color stays true- so it still looks nice- just uncomfortable matte.Would probably repurchase though- unless I find the same color in a different finish.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Jaxappella on 3/19/2004 12:22:00 PM more reviews by Jaxappella

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

This is my new HG lippie. I'm a NW20/LLL and this pinky/mauvey/berry lipstick is MLBB! I adore it! It's the perfect cool toned natural looking shade and it lasts forever. I wasn't thrilled with my first NARS sheer lipstick and was ready to write them all off, but this one redeemed NARS for me! It works day or night. It's a little pricey, but it has been worth every penny! It's hasn't left my makeup bag since the day it I bought it!

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lisagayb on 3/18/2004 11:02:00 AM more reviews by lisagayb

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

Love this shade. My first actual tube of Nars lipstick (I have a palette of glosses & the Rapture palette with some lipstick pans). The tube itself is such a nice size - good for my little lipstick pouch & would fit in my jeans pocket as well. I like this better than dolce vita, personally. It seems to fit better with my pale skin/dark hair for some reason.I'm editing this review after using tthis lipstick for a week or so. I've completely changed my mind! I wore it yesterday & it looked WAY too lilac/purple to be natural. Every time I caught my reflection in the mirror, I saw LIPS. Oh well.

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sallyjam31 on 2/1/2004 8:44:00 PM more reviews by sallyjam31

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other, Cool   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Beautiful colour Mauve/berry/nude. Very subtle and sheer consistency. It stayed on my lips for a good few hours.
My favourite lipstick so far.

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*TOP REVIEWER* blush223 on 1/24/2004 10:56:00 AM more reviews by blush223

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Other   Eyes: Blue    

My lips must be plum, because this is kind of a MLBB shade. I'm a little disappointed, though. I'm use to the NARS semi-mattes that last all day. This one (semi-sheer? don't remember) didn't last long on me at all. Pretty, soft everyday plum, though. Good, just not NARS great. I guess I'm spoiled by the incredible semi-mattes.

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Honeyblonde on 11/19/2003 3:08:00 PM more reviews by Honeyblonde

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Well the name is fitting – serious “damage” is what my wallet suffers when I make a trip to the Nars counter. :)

This is a gorgeous lipstick. The shade is a heavenly plum wine – not goth-dark, but not lilac-light either. The texture is one of the creamiest I’ve ever felt. And the pigment goes on evenly, and wears really well. This color brightens up my FFF complexion in a warm and sexy way. It’s a nice change from my conventional nude lip, without feeling like a Hollywood & Vine hooker.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mere1 on 11/18/2003 6:42:00 AM more reviews by mere1

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This is a striking, dramatic color on my very fair skin. I find that the purple can be a bit overwhelming in this color. I'm a cool PPP, so perhaps this would be better suited for someone a bit darker? Anyway, I still wear it on ocassion but only in the evenings.

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empresslilah on 10/1/2003 3:53:00 PM more reviews by empresslilah

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I tried this on by accident, thinking it was Dolce Vita since it was sitting in the wrong slot at Sephora. I'm really glad I did, because although I cannot normally wear purple or wine-based shades, this works beautifully on my PPP w/yellow undertones skin. Go easy on the blush if you've got coloring like mine, because it competes.

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*TOP REVIEWER* GlitzyGlam on 7/28/2003 2:20:00 PM more reviews by GlitzyGlam

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

At first glance, I thought I could never wear a color like this (I usually stick with pale shimmery purpley pinks). But when I applied it, it was wonderful! Great for when you want to look more formal and glam. Plus I liked the texture. Can anyone reccomend a good lipliner for this (not a red or brick red shade though)?

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amivins on 7/12/2003 5:34:00 PM more reviews by amivins

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

Okay, the fact that Damage is one of my favorite films MAY have influenced my purchase... This is a lilac-mauve, not particularly sheer, with a lovely smooth texture and good staying power. A beautiful rendition of a staple color, I tend to wear it during the daytime as a bolder, cooler alternative to Dolce Vita, which is truly my YLBB shade.

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Belle_de_Jour on 6/10/2003 11:28:00 PM more reviews by Belle_de_Jour

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Pricetag is hefty, but you get what you pay for! The color is perfect and the texture and sheen are spot on. All the Nars lippies are fantastic, and this one does not dissappoint, right up there with Dolce Vita and Gypsy in the pantheon of killer lippies!

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sweet_cocoangel on 5/22/2003 4:05:00 PM more reviews by sweet_cocoangel

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

My first NARS lipstick purchase. The texture is great and I like its sheerness. I'm definitely going to try other shades. I'm afraid this may turn into another addiction....

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*TOP REVIEWER* luba on 3/4/2003 9:35:00 AM more reviews by luba

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

The color of this in the tube is like a dark lilac purple. On, it's a natural berry color as it falls into the sheer category. I love this alone, without lip liner. It's so pretty with my light skin and blue eyes.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mriaow on 10/10/2002 11:22:00 PM more reviews by mriaow

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Really like this. You can apply it lightly with a finger for a pretty berry stain, or use it with the Marnie lipliner, and swipe Revolt lipgloss over the top for evening lips. Nice, silky texture too.

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*TOP REVIEWER* PeggyA on 2/5/2003 10:24:00 PM more reviews by PeggyA

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I can't remember why I decided to buy Nars lipstick in Damage - usually I buy after reading rave reviews here at MUA or after seeing a picture in a magazine or a catalog. Those marketing managers really have my number ... I have bought many lipsticks based on the above recommendations and sometimes I win and sometimes I lose - Nars lipsticks in Dolce Vita and Catfight were two disappointments I recall lately. So my expectations for Damage were pretty low. Lucky for me Damage has turned out to be one of my favorite lipstick finds of the last year! (I buy a ton of lipsticks so that is significant.)
I bought Nars Damage, brought it home, looked at it and set it aside for several weeks. When I look at the color of the lipstick all I could see was a deep purple-berry, not a color I would normally wear. To my complete surprise this lipstick goes on my lips and morphs into a gorgeous "my lips but juicier" sheer berry, completely and unbelievably natural looking. I love this color! It's one of the few lipsticks that I can think of that would flatter everyone. I consider myself something of a lipstick connoisseur (which sounds so much more classy than a lipstick addict)do yourself a favor give Nars Damage a try! *****

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*TOP REVIEWER* KarenCG on 12/8/2002 11:54:00 AM more reviews by KarenCG

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Damage goes on a dark mauve on me, with a little grapey-purple-ish color to it. This color works well on me and makes my smallish lips look fuller. The texture is very nice -- soft and creamy.

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