Name: VELVET MATTE LIP PENCIL [RED SQUARE]
Brand: NARS
Rating: 4.07 (56 reviews)

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VELVET MATTE LIP PENCIL [RED SQUARE]

Matte

Not Moisturizing

Rubs Off

Creases

Sits on Skin

Feels Harsh on Skin

Smudges Easily

Orange-Toned

Orange-Red-Toned

Good Pigmentation

Lasts Long

Recommended for Warm Tones

Has Good Color

Vivid

I recommend it to warm-toned people...ㅜㅜ

You need a separate pencil sharpener, and it's extremely matte.

I'm an orange lover... I bought it because the orange color is so pretty, but when I wear it, it looks tacky.. but the color is so, so pretty.

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While the application isn't uncomfortable, the color just doesn't suit me. I've always lived by the warm spring color line, so I think that's why the red didn't work for me. The coverage isn't bad, but I found it a bit tricky to use since my lips would either be too dry or too moist when applying it.

The color is not bad. It has a bit of a chili-like feel, and it's a warm red color that I think many people would prefer. It wasn't for me, though.

The fact that I have to sharpen it? That does make me a bit sad as the product gets used up, but on the bright side, I think it's quite hygienic as it helps remove any bacteria that may have built up ㅎㅎ

This is my favorite lip pencil that I've tried ♥
The color payoff is amazing, and the beautiful reddish-orange shade makes me feel so refreshed when I apply it ㅎㅎ

I've compared several products similar to NARS' Red Square:
Based on the lines extending from the center, which is the Red Square, the similar shades are:
MAC - Lady Danger
MAC - Timesinfinite 
Armani - Lip Maestro 401
Hera - Shower Tomato
Mamonde - Fresh Pop
Mamonde - Apple Bite
NARS - Heat Wave
Shu Uemura - Gangnam Orange
The most similar one is MAC's Lady Danger.

The biggest disappointment I've experienced with NARS lip products is the uneven application and the original color plus the pink tint. As a lip enthusiast who has tried many brands, the uneven application is not a big issue, but the disappointing pink tint seems to have a slightly negative effect. Additionally, the need to sharpen the product to use it is quite inconvenient.

If it's Bomwarm, it's a reddish-orange color that would suit most people, and in the gradient, the pink becomes more prominent, while the orange feeling is stronger in the full color. Even for those with warm undertones who don't suit orange, it would blend in quite well.

While the Nars brand sharpener is recommended, you don't necessarily need to purchase the expensive one, as other affordable brand sharpeners can work just as well.

While it doesn't feel drying upon application, the lips tend to become dry and parched over time. Given that the product wears off quickly, the need to constantly sharpen and discard the pencil is inconvenient and wasteful. The pink undertone may also divide opinions.

The lip pencil is easy to apply precisely and convenient to carry. With its highly pigmented and smooth application, the soft-matte formula allows for a clean, matte lip look. The Red Square shade is a vibrant orange-red that is not too bright, with a slightly muted saturation, making it a versatile color to wear.

It's matte, so it can accentuate dry patches, and the cap tends to peel off and get dirty over time.

The color lasts a long time, the pigmentation is good, and it's a bright orange-red shade that cool-toned skin can pull off.

👍 Apply it after using a nourishing lip care product to moisturize your lips

👉 It's matte...if you apply it without caring for lip flakes, the flakes will appear and say 'hi!'

🌟🌟My Own Purchase 🌟🌟

🍀 Excellent pigmentation. Beautiful clown red
🍀 It lasts a long time...it stays on my lips even after eating
🍀 It glides on creamily and smoothly

If you apply a lot of lip balm before bed, you can get a clean lip makeup look the next day. ☺
The 1,500 won sharpener from Innisfree works perfectly to get the right size.

It's inconvenient because you have to sharpen it. You have to buy a separate sharpener, and you can't use it while it's being sharpened, plus it's such a waste when the sharpened part gets cut off.

It's a perfect match for my cool-toned skin! It's truly beautiful.
When I wear this, everyone asks me what color it is and compliments me on how pretty it is. ^^

Those with matte lips that feel dry, their lips might start to peel a little bit.
Maybe it's just me.

People like me who can't apply glossy tints well should use stick lipsticks.

Since it needs to be sharpened, I also need to buy a sharpener, and the amount that is sharpened away seems to be more than the amount used, which is a waste.
I knew it was a matte lip, but the emphasis on lip wrinkles is quite severe.
It feels like my lips are getting wrinkly.

When applied thickly, it develops into an orange-red color, and when applied in a gradient, it develops into a pink-red color.
The color seems to be expressed differently depending on the condition of the lips and the degree of application.

The downside is that after using it a few times, you have to sharpen it, and sometimes you might forget to do so. When applying it on your lips, the wooden? core can feel a bit irritating. I'd recommend remembering to sharpen it regularly when you have the chance!

The color is a mix of red and orange, but it's a bit closer to the red range. It's not too dark, nor is it overly bright - it's a clear, vibrant red-orange shade!!! It's definitely a red!!!!! So, orange, crimson, or bright red lipsticks wouldn't suit it well. I'd recommend this to those who are looking for this type of color :)

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VELVET MATTE LIP PENCIL [RED SQUARE]

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