NARS Powermatte Is One Of The Best Matte Lipstick Formulas

I love NARS Powermatte Lipstick.

Often times matte lipsticks just aren’t the most comfortable formula to wear. I often find myself reaching for satin lipstick formulas, but then I’m faced with a not-so-long-lasting lip color. Traditionally, matte lipstick is the longer wearing formula since it sort of stains the lips, drying down to usually a transfer resistant finish. I’ve tested a lot over the years and usually find them to be too dry, to settle, and to just not look great as I wear them. NARS recently added to their lip color line with a comfort wear, long lasting matte lipstick. Let’s see if NARS Powermatte passes the test.

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This Product

(3.6)

:NARS Powermatte Lipstick

Price: $34.00

0.05 oz

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(1)

Pigment

(5)

Finish

(4.9)

Longevity

(4)

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(3)

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(4)

:MAC Lipstick

Price: $39.00

0.11 oz

Value

(3.5)

Pigment

(4.3)

Finish

(5)

Longevity

(4)

Extra Benefits

(3)

MILABU PICKSS

(4+)

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(4+)

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(4+)

Promises vs. Performance: I wish it was longer wearing.

NARS Powermatte Lipstick promises high-intensity matte color in just one swipe. It features something called ‘Power Pigment Complex,” which is a blend of pure pigments and color-locking ingredients to provide high impact color, an effortless application, and all day comfort. This NARS lipstick promises 10 hours of transfer resistant, weightless wear. In one swipe, you’ll get full coverage and witness the transformative cream to matte texture.

It was love at first swipe for me with NARS Powermatte. From the compact, sleek packaging, easy application, and comfort wear – I’m impressed. The pigment is high impact as promised, providing full coverage in just one swipe. It dries down pretty instantly for a non tacky feel that doesn’t accentuate or cling to any dryness or texture on the lips. The only thing is that this lipstick isn’t as long wearing as NARS claimed. Paired with a lip liner, I got about 6 hours of wear with minimal fading. As soon as I ate, the lipstick disappeared. It’s also not transfer resistant as promised. But, for a matte lipstick that doesn’t dry my lips out, doesn’t feel heavy, and has a great shade range, I’m pretty happy.

How It Compares: Is NARS Powermatte one of the best or the best?

Let’s break this NARS lipstick down a bit more and focus on size and value for a minute. This slim lipstick bullet is 0.05 oz, which is way less than the average bullet lipstick (0.12 oz), giving it a value rating of 1 star. When looking at the value and longevity, NARS Powermatte isn’t the best option for a matte lipstick. But, I’ve got to give NARS major props for nailing yet another lip product formula. NARS is home to several award-winning lip products and some of my personal faves. It’s no surprise that they knocked it out of the park in creating an easy to apply, comfortable matte lipstick. I just wish it lasted longer on my lips!

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