After years of searching for the truest of blood red lipsticks, that was neither too cold nor too warm, we have found it in NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in the shade Cruella.
The pigment of Cruella is rich and lucious and as the name suggests, velvety. NARS has managed to create a creamy lip pencil to prevent lips from drying out whilst maintaining the matte finish. The product produces minimal feathering and the convenient design of a chubby pencil makes it easy to apply. The colour lasts through hours of conversation and even through drinking. A lip liner is not required but it can be paired with another product.
The only downside is that it has to be sharpened but after falling in love with this product that remains a minor concern. Just likes it’s name, Cruella, the shade is fierce and confident and can be used for day or night. It inspires confidence and happiness, perfect to wear on those days when you need to boost your mood. Red lips are a classic look in beauty history with the ability to enhance any outfit.
We thank François Nars for combining the timeless elegance of rich red lips with the modern edge provided by its matte finish in this masterpiece. This pencil is a must for red lip lovers, the velvet matte pencils are pure luxury at its finest and worth every penny. NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencils come in 15 shades and retail at £17.50.
Reviewer: Lexi Hopwood
