NARS x Christopher Kane Lipgloss

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Packaging:
The lipgloss comes in the standard NARS packaging which is in a little case of black corrugated cardboard and then in a NARS black cardboard packaged box. This collection has neon pink text which is on the lid not bottom part of the gloss. The lipgloss itself is rectangular in shape and it feels soft and has a matte finish to the lid. The bottom portion is clear smooth plastic. The applicator wand is long and has a doe foot built in.

Smell/Taste:
Vanilla.

Colour:
Nucleus - beige pink with warm undertones
Glow Pink - purple with warm undertones
Mezmer - neon pink
Nebulous - neon orange

Formula/ Texture:
This is a smooth and thick gloss. It's a bit goopy but not sticky or stringy. M.A.C lip glosses are defiantly sticky. The goopy factor is a magnet for fly away hair, it just It's easy to apply using the doe foot applicator. I have found the milky shade 'nucleus' to settle into my lip lines. That is typical with more creamer based colours on me though.

The longevity is 2-3 hours as it disappears when it comes into contact with food and drink. Excess rubbing of the lips together will wear the gloss off faster. With the lighter colours, it's best to start with a light layer and build the coverage to your liking. There is an incredible shine to this gloss too. From the shine it can smudge but doesn't bleed or settle in the lip lines.

I can't find anything about these being moisturising but after a days wear, topping up throughout, I did notice my lips feel drier and like they needed something nourishing. That's disappointing and I'l need to wear these gloss over a lip balm if I'm going to wear it alone.

I like this colour and formula. A basic colour that compliments everything. Defiantly a colour to try.

Available:
Only from Mecca Cosmetic stores, meccacosmetica.com.au for $39 for 6ml/0.18floz. This collection is limited edition.

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