NARS • Damage • Lipstick

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lilacmauve on 5/3/2013 3:52:00 AM more reviews by lilacmauve

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Damage is my most loved lipstick of all times, together with Dolce Vita. Very wearable sheer pinky plum (darker in the tube but applies sheer), the formula is lightweight with slight and pleasant citrusy smell, stays long even though it is a sheer lipstick formula, so what would I want else from a lipstick? Well, I wish it was cheaper.

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susiej on 4/14/2013 8:09:00 AM more reviews by susiej

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Toll the bell, raise the flag and call off the search. I think that after many years of searching I have found a satisfactory dupe for my favourite discontinued lipstick- Stila Natalie.

It is actually so hard to find a really good dupe that matches in terms of colour, texture, formula, opacity- that doesn't have a noxious smell or awful wear time. It's easy to get a couple of things to match- tough to get all/most features the same. I've tried HE, LE and everything in between. I'd say Damage is as close as I'll probably get. I stumbled upon it when browsing Temptalia and thought- I *have* to get this- went straight to Space:NK and voila- within the hour it was mine.

NARS have really improved their lipsticks since the last time I bought (ten years ago?). I have memories of them being seriously waxy, quite dry with an inherent stink about them. The shade I had also had a serious issue with highlighting my vertical lip lines. But things appear to have improved or maybe I was just unlucky before. There is no detectable smell, the formula isn't sinking into the lines and whilst the texture is still a bit waxy, it is not dry or uncomfortable. Damage is one of the sheer lipsticks in the range- in the bullet it is a shimmerless medium-dark plum. On the lips those colours remain true but the sheerness of the product allows your natural lip colour to come through, because of this it has a pinker dimension to it on my pigmented lips. I really, *really* like it. With my colouring it is a fresh and healthy way to wear a plummy lip. I think it would suit anyone who loves these sorts of colours but feels too OTT using a cream or opaque formula. I find lasting time not half bad for a sheer product- 3 hours. Fade down is even and natural.

And of course why I also really like it is its proximity to Natalie. It isn't 100%- Natalie was a little less sheer and thus the coverage and colour was influenced less by my own lip colour. The actual formula isn't very different except that NARS is appreciably nicer than the old Stila formulations. It is like it has all the best bits without any of the bad points (the crayon smell, easily broken, poor packaging). It's too early to say if this will transpire to be HG but my hopes are high.

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cassafrass1 on 4/12/2013 5:26:00 PM more reviews by cassafrass1

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Dark, Warm   Hair: Black, Kinky, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I'm obsessed with this lipstick. As a dark skinned girl, this looks like nude with a touch a pink on me, the color I've been looking for for months! I love the feel too, it doesn't dry the lips out.

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*TOP REVIEWER* s70princess on 3/27/2013 11:42:00 AM more reviews by s70princess

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I decided to give NARS lipsticks another try recently and I am really glad I did -- I think I may have found a new favorite in NARS Damage! I first tried NARS lipsticks over a decade ago when Dolce Vita was all the rage and I recall it being a bad experience (I recall the tube I got from the NARS counter had a waxy scent, the formula was drying on my lips, and Dolce Vita shade was too reddish against my NC20/25 asian skintone). Fast forward 10-15 years later, I was searching for a muted berry lipstick shade and was really drawn to NARS Damage -- I figured hey, what the heck, let's give these lipsticks another try. Immediately, I noticed there is no scent at all (yay!), the packaging is way lighter, and it applies so much creamier on my lips than it did many years ago. Not sure if their lippies have been reformulated in the last 10 years, but whatever they did, I like!!! And the shade Damage, I just love it -- this muted berry mauve is exactly what I wanted Dolce Vita to be (I found Dolce Vita was a tad too warm and had an odd orangey tone on me). If Damage was a bit lighter, I think it would be the perfect MLBB shade for me, but as is, I love it just the same since this gives me a nice understated rosy berry pop of colour (they perfect everyday polished office-look lipstick for me). The only thing I can think of knocking off half a lippie for is that it isn't very long lasting and I have to reapply every few hours. But no biggie, all in all, I am loving everything about NARS Damage.

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NinaFranklin on 1/19/2013 11:13:00 PM more reviews by NinaFranklin

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

I've been searching for a replacement for Estee Lauder's Pure Eden since they discontinued it. I've gone through lots of different options but this is the best match I have found. It's not too dark or heavy and looks very natural on me. Expensive but worth it, imho.

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*TOP REVIEWER* colfaxt on 1/9/2013 1:24:00 AM more reviews by colfaxt

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

A color I use all week, always adds color to my other lighter pink lipsticks. I layer this on top and instant berry pop, its semi sheer so perfect you cant see they are layered. On its own its a berry mauve color, definetly not MLBB on me, much darker than my own lip color. Im a NC25 light fair with dark blonde hair.

Love the finish, no taste and lightweight.

NARS could update the boring packaging!

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*TOP REVIEWER* darkharbour on 12/13/2012 10:16:00 AM more reviews by darkharbour

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

Very sheer lilac-mauve with little to no shimmer. A very MLBB shade if your lips are a pale blue pink, as mine are, but this lipstick makes them just a tad more lilac. Very wearable. Very soft and moist on lips. Not very long lasting at all. No smell or taste.

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BDfangirl on 12/7/2012 4:07:00 PM more reviews by BDfangirl

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

This is my HG lipstick! It's basically a shade darker than my normal lip color, and it looks beautiful both dressed up and for everyday wear. The texture is a little dry, but I find that gives it staying power and I simply layer lip gloss over it if I need a bit more moisture. The price is a bit steep, but I'm willing to pay for a product that performs this well.

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*TOP REVIEWER* kupo_baby on 9/23/2012 3:42:00 PM more reviews by kupo_baby

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool   Hair: Red, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Green    

This is a great everyday lipstick for fall. It is a sheer cool-toned berry shade. Has an unexpected lavender scent. This replaced my previous go-to which was Revlon Berry Smoothie (was never crazy about the shimmer in that).
I'm NW10, BTW

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*TOP REVIEWER* mariella99 on 7/5/2012 11:15:00 AM more reviews by mariella99

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

MAC's Laugh a Lot (LE) was one of my all time favourite lipsticks and I'd read that Damage was a close dupe. While it's different in colour (not a lot but certainly noticeable), I absolutely LOVE this lipstick and think I've found another HG lipstick. This was my first (and so far, only) Nars lipstick purchase and do I ever love it. The texture is so cream and soothing. The wear isn't "the best" but it does seem to wear longer and better than Laugh a Lot. Now that I've found this beauty, I'm not so concerned about using up the last of my stash of "Laugh a Lot". A bit pricey in Canada but this is just a beautiful lipstick on all counts.

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*TOP REVIEWER* kerriki on 5/7/2012 7:40:00 AM more reviews by kerriki

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

A perfect fleshly dark pink, the ultimate lips but better, would be universally flattering and wearable. Despite being 'sheer', it is silky and tenacious, moisturising; a Nars classic with the sexy edge that the brand does to perfection.

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poncholefty on 4/14/2012 6:44:00 PM more reviews by poncholefty

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

On the advice of my MUA homies, this was my first-ever NARS purchase. :) I now have a blush (Deep Throat) and a second lippie in Shrinagar. I was going for a tinted moisturizer but they were out of my color. :( I'm in love with their products and Damage. This color is a perfect daily for me. Plus, it's so smooth and moisturizing.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Seattlemama on 8/26/2011 12:28:00 PM more reviews by Seattlemama

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I'm not sure why this color is described as Grape on the Sephora site, because to me it looks like a true, blue-toned pink with no orange in it which I love. It's gorgeous on and I've worn it almost every day this summer. Definite repurchase if I run out!

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nattyd16 on 8/26/2011 12:22:00 PM more reviews by nattyd16

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I really love this color, it looks so dark and boring in the tube, but is really gorgeous once applied. It really is MLBB. A sheer, berry color. For reference I am NC35 with yellow undertones, and my lips are very pigmented. My only gripe with this lippie is that it is super expensive,but until I find something cheaper and comparable, I will repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Katie75007 on 3/9/2011 6:41:00 PM more reviews by Katie75007

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight   Eyes: Blue    

Damage is one of my favorite NARS lipsticks -- it's a really wearable, sheer (but buildable) cool-toned plum shade. It works really well with my fair complexion (NW5-10; NARS Siberia), and it's a great every day shade -- perfect for work. Since Damage is part of the Sheer series, it is not as drying as some of the Semi-Matte shades are.

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Ayseo on 10/28/2010 6:07:00 AM more reviews by Ayseo

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Curly   Eyes: Brown    

This is my hands-down favorite lipstick. Yes, the color itself is sheer but I think that's what makes this lipstick so beautiful. You can build it up for a more dramatic, in your face color or leave it as it is, a MLBB. On my olive skin, this is a deep berry that instantly lifts my face. I have gotten SO many compliments when wearing this lipstick and guys have even told me "my lips look nice". It feels good on my lips, definitely not drying and quite long lasting too. It has a waxy finish which I actually really like as it doesn't look heavy on your lips, even if you enjoy layering it. I think you really have to know about NARS's lipstick finishes before you go out and purchase this. The sheerness of the product might disappoint some but definitely not me. Will repurchase over and over!

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Wookiee on 7/30/2010 4:58:00 PM more reviews by Wookiee

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

I love this sheer lipstick! The shade is pretty close to my natural lip color, so it looks soft and pretty. Even my husband likes it, which is saying a lot since he doesn't like make up. I wish it weren't so pricy, but I think it's worth the money.

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*TOP REVIEWER* eurodivas on 5/18/2010 8:03:00 AM more reviews by eurodivas

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Warm   Hair: Brown, Relaxed, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Another winner from NRAS. I wear this color when I am wanting a very soft and not very made up look. I have dark pigmented lips so Damage goes on a bit sheer but with enough color to make a difference. I layer this with sweet revenge lipgloss and NARS Taos blush to complete the look.

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Karen0509 on 4/15/2010 2:19:00 PM more reviews by Karen0509

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is the perfect everyday lipstick for me. A sheer formulation, but it packs plenty of color and just the right amount of shine. And the consistency is so creamy and lovely with good lasting power. Had my sister try mine, and she loved it so much she went right out and bought her own.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Mac789 on 8/18/2009 2:16:00 PM more reviews by Mac789

Age: 44-55   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

It's a shame that Damage is not available in all Nars formulations, because it is a beautiful plum/berry shade that is extremely flattering on many skin tones.



The reviewer below pointed out the elemental problem with Damage: people do not understand that this is a sheer lipstick. Part of this problem is Nars' merchandising; their products are not segmented (as as Smashbox's), so unless you are familiar with the range you might walk away disappointed.



It's taken me a few wears to discover that Nars' sheers are not quite glosses in lipstick form. They are, though, like some of the glosses, pigment entrenched in gloss. That means that you apply them and they feel for all the world like a gloss, but they leave a matte stain. In the case of Damage, the stain is light, but I have found that reapplying after half an hour helps seal in a stronger color statement.



And what a color it is! If this were a satin or matte lipstick, the color would be bold and bright, although less so than something like Funny Face, which exists, I am convinced, in assertion and conviction, as if saying that the wearer is not merely at the apex of chic but probably anticipating the next wave long before anyone else. Damage's pronouncement is less dramatic, yet it is in the same color family. This makes it perfect for daytime. With one application it could be a YLBB shade, depending upon personal coloration, but with two it appears as a tasteful interpretation of a plum/purple that isn't as consciously stylish as other brights but still is far from the usual YLBB's in their muted reserves.



I've bumped this to five lippies. I am wearing it every day now and have learned to reapply frequently to build up the stain.

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