You heard it here first, folks: the NARS Velvet Lip Glide is THE gloss of all glosses. Yep, I went there! You NEED these in your life! I am SO obsessed with this formula (and yes, it’s confirmed- I’ve officially become a full blown lip gloss addict at this point) and the color range is actual perfection. NARS has absolutely killed it with this new release!
I thought I may have found my most favorite gloss formula when I first reviewed the Dior Addict Ultra Gloss a while back, but this is definitely better, and for several reasons! First of all: the color range, while currently limited to 12 shades (I think, anyways), is SO me. Also, there’s no shimmers which is a huge plus in my books.
They’re also quite pigmented, but not so pigmented that you need to apply with the precision of a liquid lipstick. You’re getting the color payoff without a difficult application. And, on that note, the brush is super easy to work with, even on my thin lips.
There is NO. STICKINESS. WHATSOEVER. with the NARS Velvet Lip Glides. I didn’t think that was even possible! I have no idea how NARS did it, but they did. They are said to have a semi-matte finish, which is more of a satiny-almost-glossy-but-not-quite, in my opinion anyways, and I LOVE it (really though, is there anything I don’t love about these? Nope!).
Below, I’m wearing the shade Bound.
The formula is incredibly hydrating and because of that, the NARS Velvet Lip Glides are SO comfortable to wear. They contain water lily flowers and white tea extract which provide antioxidants and major hydration. They honestly feel like you’re wearing a soft, non-waxy lip balm. Heaven on the lips. As for scent, they do have one, but it’s so barely there that I wouldn’t have noticed if I didn’t just give the wand a good sniff, haha.
From left: Bound, Mineshaft, Le Main Bleue, Unspeakable
At $26 ($34CAD) a pop, these are definitely an investment- but a completely worthy one, if you ask me. These are THAT good, I promise.
Do you have your eye on these babies? I bet you do now, haha.
Lexi @That Fit Fam says
I love those colors! great review!
Chelsea says
Thanks Lexi!! :)
Sam says
Those are beautiful! And the price isn’t bad either. I’m glad they’re not super glossy and kinda matte.
Chelsea says
Yeah, I know that’s super expensive to some people but I feel like having tried sooo many different products over the last few years, when something is expensive but works REALLY well, it’s totally worth it for me! The finish of these is perfection.
Olivia says
Love these colors and the way you took these pictures!
Chelsea says
Thanks Olivia!
Lauren says
I love a good gloss! I will have to check these out!
Chelsea says
I swear, these are officially the be all end all of glosses for me, haha. Love them!
Morgan says
Love Nars colors! Need a new fall hue, will definitely check these out!
http://www.liliesandlambs.com
Chelsea says
Right? I find NARS always comes out with super practical, wearable shades for the majority of their products, which is why I love them so much.
Abbie says
Ahh I love NARS. I’m obsessed with the few lip products I have from NARS. I’ll definitely have to check these out.
http://www.castawaycouple.com
Chelsea says
Highly recommend these, especially if you’re already a big NARS fan!
Rochelle says
I love that deep plum. Oh, your getting me excited to go shopping for Fall shades!
Chelsea says
Haha it’s officially fall now so you’re totally allowed to go!!! Do it!
Jen says
Ooh, I rarely wear gloss, but am always open to formulas that will convert me! NYX Butter Glosses are my favourite, but I will definitely give these a peek. The shade selection really does look perfect! xo
Chelsea says
I was totally the same way with gloss forever (because I can’t deal with the sticky), but I swear these have no stickiness at all. I don’t even understand how, but they’re amazing.
Adaleta Avdic says
These actually look really nice. I’ve never been a huge fan of NARS lip products, and I’ve found them flakey and just poor quality especially for the hefty price tag. However, these look lovely! xx Adaleta Avdic
Katie says
They look so pretty! I saw these on YouTube a few days ago and they look amazing on, Bound is a great color for you!
Tram-Anh Poprik says
I, too, am obsessed with lipgloss (I rarely ever wear lipstick), so this post is amazing! I will for sure be heading to Sephora to grab me a tube or two! Thanks for sharing!
Ruthie says
Oh my word these colors are so perfect. I have never tried and Nars but I think it’s time. Beautiful
Grieta Allison says
Yup!! You definitely got me wanting these!!! Oh boy!