Saturday, 21 September 2013

NARS Never Say Never Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

Something very lucky happened to me the other day, I won my first give away prize! It was a NARS lip pencil in any shade I liked, courtesy of the lovely Latasha from Today I Adore. Having never tried any of NARS' products (but always wanted to!) I didn't know what shade I wanted straight away. So, I had a route around on the internet for some swatches and settled on this gorgeous rosy pink, but almost blue/purple toned shade. It's the perfect colour for me, and I'd compare it to MAC's Plumful lipstick, but matte instead of a lustre finish, and much more opaque. All the better because the colour is too nice to not be seen to its full potential!





As you can see, it gives a gorgeous raspberry type colour to the lips, not too red or purple toned, just somewhere in the middle. The finish is matte but it's described as velvet matte, which I can totally understand! The matte effect isn't drying at all, and like the description my lips feel smooth and soft after applying this. I feel like it's appropiate for day wear as it's not too bright. I think it goes with any kind of make up look, and definitely suits any kind of skin tone! I'm very pale, and I think it works well with my complexion. 

Final note, as I explained earlier about MAC's Plumful lipstick: if you love that lipstick but wish it was just that little bit more opaque and longer lasting, this is your solution!

You can find this for sale at Space NK here

Do you like this colour? Have you tried any of NARS' lip pencils before?

Jen x


16 comments:

  1. Aw you're so lucky!!! I think I've only won one competition in my whole 19 years of life!! Ha. I've never tried NARS but this looks lovely!! The colour really suits you

    xx

    www.salted-roses.blogspot.com

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    1. Haha that was like me until this! Aww thank you, it really is a nice product. Definitely recommend it! xx

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  2. Congrats on winning your first giveaway, i've never won one! I've also never tried NARS but after reading this i think i may give it a try, the shade is lovely! xx

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    1. Thank you! I hadn't either, it was strange I've only ever entered about 10 as well! Yes it is lovely xx

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  3. I've never actually brought a NARS product before but I REALLY want to, my mum has loads of their stuff! I remember seeing this and adding it on my wishlist, looks lovely on you!

    apinchofshaz.blogspot.co.uk
    xo

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    1. Aww you should try some of her stuff it's lovely :D thank you! xx

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  4. This looks gorgeous on you, lovely colour chice im still to try a Nars product.

    Carrieannne x

    http://beautiesunlocked.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. i was too, so glad i've tried them now tho :) x

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  5. Such a lovely shade - I have one of these in the shade dolce vita - ps. love your blog design :)

    Heather | Of Beauty & Nothingness

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  6. This lip color looks lovely on you. I'd like to try one of these since it isn't a drying matte! I'm your newest follower on GFC & bloglovin' coming from twitter. Stop back by my blog xx

    www.hautedare.com

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    1. thank you! yes, it's a matte but not drying at all! followed you right back :D x

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  7. Well done on your win! This is such a lovely colour. I've not tried any NARS products yet but the urge to is growing daily! ;)

    Alana Gets Healthy

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    1. thank you! ooh you should, i'm so tempted to try other things from NARS now :) x

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  8. Congrats on your win! I've never tried any NARS products before but this sounds lovely. The colour is so pretty, perfect for autumn! xxx

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