NARS

Velvet Matte Lip Pencil [Cruella]

4 Reviews

• lazurite*

  May 10, 2022 (UTC)
  Combination SkinSensitive Skin

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  Pros

  For the price, it doesn't feel like the quality is compromised at all - I'd say it's worth every penny. I especially love how it applies smoothly and creamily while still having great adherence! Highly recommended. The 'Cruella' shade is a deep burgundy, but due to its texture, it appears much lighter than other similar-colored lipsticks. You need to apply several layers to achieve the color you see in the bullet. Even though it's a dark shade, it spreads evenly without patchiness, making me think it's a star student in the lipstick world. I believe this product has nailed the trifecta - color, texture, and staying power. The texture, in particular, is truly remarkable. If applying regular lipstick with your finger feels like a smooth glide, this one feels more like... a soft, powdery cloud. It's as if you're rolling a cloud between your fingers... I'd say it's a lipstick everyone should try at least once in their lifetime. It's simply outstanding. Personally, I don't mind any scent in color cosmetics, but for those who might be curious - it has a vintage rouge-like fragrance. When you open the cap, it reminds me of playing at my mother's vanity table, with a nostalgic, perfume-like scent. I actually love this smell, so the fragrance alone was a bonus for me. I'm definitely considering repurchasing.

  Cons

  If you're expecting a type that lasts through staining, you might be disappointed as it doesn't leave a stain.

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• 호리언니

  Mar 10, 2019 (UTC)
  Oily SkinSensitive Skin

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  Pros

  Among the three red shades of NARS lip pencils I own, this Cruella color is the most vibrant red. It's a matte formula that adheres naturally and smoothly to the lips. The color payoff is not too intense, giving a natural look. For those who want a bolder appearance, applying two or three layers should do the trick. I often use this shade on its own. When you fill in your entire lips, it gives off a sophisticated urban vibe, and sometimes even a sexy allure. I love that it's easier to line the lips with this pencil format compared to regular lipsticks. This color looks prettier when applied all over rather than as a gradient.

  Cons

  The inconvenience of having to sharpen it... It's heartbreaking to see the color being shaved away when sharpening.

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• 대장나뭇잎

  Dec 3, 2016 (UTC)
  Dry SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin

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  Pros

  I finally understood what it means to be velvety matte! It melts into your lips like a second skin, and even with just a small amount, it spreads beautifully across your entire lips as if you've rolled out a red carpet. I misplaced it on my vanity, but when I found and reapplied it - pure honey! This is truly the essence of a dried rose.

  Cons

  I only tried the sample size, so the quantity was limited... but the price for a full-size is... oh my...

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• soh2da

  Nov 20, 2015 (UTC)
  Combination Skin

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  Pros

  True to its name, the NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil applies smoothly with a matte finish and has excellent staying power.

  Cons

  The shade feels a bit dated on my complexion. It's like a 6-year-old trying on her mom's red lipstick. It looks much prettier when applied as a gradient rather than full coverage.