Aaaand I’m back with more from the NARS x Steven Klein Holiday Collection! This time it’s with the Killer Heels Lipstick Coffret, which is a set of five different mini NARS lipsticks. The packaging of these features some more stunning photography by Steven Klein (I’m sorry, I totally forgot to take a picture of the pretty box they came in, but you can see it on the Sephora site!), and the range of shades in this set are perfectly suited for this time of year.
This lipstick set is a Sephora exclusive, I believe, and it retails for $49USD/$60CAD. None of the shades in this set are new (though a couple were previously limited edition), and one thing to note is that these lipsticks are not the NARS Audacious formula, in case that’s what you were expecting. There are a couple sheers and a couple semi-mattes, and I’ve noted each of them in the descriptions for each shade below. They are all super comfortable to wear, don’t dry my lips out (and on that note, are quite moisturizing), and don’t really have a fragrance to them.
Little Darling – this is a sheer light beige nude, or “true nude”, and it looks terrible on me, haha. Being as pale as I am, I really can’t pull off true nude shades, no matter how gorgeous they are in the lipstick tube.
Mayflower – this is a sheer raspberry shade that has a noticeable amount of shimmer to it. It did feel a bit gritty upon application, but I’m also not usually a shimmer person at all, so I’m not used to wearing shades like this and am not really sure what is to be expected as far as “feel” goes.
Joyous Red – this is a semi-matte that shows up on me as a muted brick red with super subtle gold flecks throughout that don’t feel or show up nearly as glittery as Mayflower. It’s a great shade for when you want a bolder lip color without it being anything too intense.
Jungle Red – this is a semi-matte classic red that would suit all skin tones. I love this shade and I have a feeling I’ll be wearing it a ton during the holidays!
Fire Down Below – this is a semi-matte “pure blood red with no blue or orange,” as described by NARS, but I definitely think that name needs mention of “dark” in there somewhere, because it’s by far the darkest of the bunch. My swatch below didn’t do this one justice- it shows up quite dark on my lips and I love love loooove this lipstick for fall.
Overall, I think this set is great value- particularly for newbies to the NARS brand. I have small lips, so I actually find mini lipsticks much easier to get a precise application with. Another thing I love about this set is that the colors are pretty versatile, and with a couple minor exceptions (ie. the true nude on my super pale skin, haha), almost all of these lipsticks would work for tons of different skin tones. I also love the variety for price that you get with value sets like this.
Which lipstick is your fave?
A Little Dose of Makeup says
I love mini lipsticks so this set looks perfect!
Chelsea says
Me too! I’m a sucker for minis of anything, haha.
Jodi says
Awww these are so cute! I can’t pull of true nudes either, but the others in this collection look gorgeous!
Chelsea says
Agreed! I wish I could, because I love them on other people, but it’s a total no-go for me haha. I once bought MAC Myth on a whim and it looked SO BAD on me, I had to give it away hahah.
Kristi says
These are all beautiful shades, but I know none of them would look good on me. :(
Kristi | Be Loverly
Chelsea says
Nooo way! At the very least, Jungle Red and Fire Down Below would look amazing on you!
Danielle Greco says
These shades are so lovely! I actually have never tried their lipstick, I imagine it’s amazing though! I will need to get some, probably that berry shade… love it! Great pics!
Danielle Greco
AccordingtoD.com
Chelsea says
I think that’s probably my favorite one as well, I love berry shades for fall!! Thanks Danielle! xo
Neversaydiebeauty says
I love baby lipsticks and these shades are very pretty. The entire Steven Klein collection is gorgeous!
Chelsea says
Agreed! I honestly just love it all.
Kristina | The Feminine Files says
These look super pretty! I”m am actually a big fan of mini lipstick sets :)
Chelsea says
Me too! The more the merrier in my opinion. ;)
Renu says
All your swatches are pretty, but I like Joyous Red the best – it looks like an all-year-round shade.
Chelsea says
It definitely is! As is Jungle Red :)
hannah says
ooh ‘little darling’ looks like a shade I’d like to try, wonder how it looks on
Hannah | Heyitshannaah
Chelsea says
Lip swatches courtesy of me with this color would do the shade no justice, hahaha. True nudes really don’t look good on me! Try searching Google images and I’m sure you can find lip swatches of it :)
Christine says
This was probably the one item from the whole launch that I was excited about! I adore NARS lipsticks and the colors (minus the super pale one, ha) would work fantastic for my skin tone! I actually really like sets like this, mini lipsticks, because they’re so great to stash in your purse on the go!
Chelsea says
Agreed agreed agreed! I think we have very similar skin tones, so I imagine all these shades would look great on you (minus the super nude of course, haha). And yes! Who even finishes a lipstick ever anyways? I’d much rather have a ton of colors in minis!
chelsea jacobs says
These look gorgeous! I love holiday sets!
Chelsea says
I definitely spend way too much money around Christmas on beauty products… the sets just reel me in like nobodies business!!
Honeygirlk says
This set is such a showstopper… I love it and the colors are nice. I hate when you get a set and the colors are so weird… you’ll get one you like and 5 you won’t wear… lol this one seems like everything will be worth it.
Kiss & Make-up says
Aw, they’re so puuuuurty :-) The shades look lovely.
Zoey says
This kit has a pretty nice shade range!
Melissa Stephens says
I loove minis!!! Mini lipstick are the best you can switch it up and if you hate a color well your not stuck with some tube that you don’t have a clue what to do with. I love a good holiday red and NARS for me has always been one of my favorite brands since I entered the land of non drugstore makeup at like 13 and omg the packaging!! I looked at Sephora.com and then searched and wow stunnning!!
Kelly says
Oh my goodness, those colors are BEAUTIFUL!
xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Katie Garvin says
Ohh, Fire Down Below looks so pretty! All those lipsticks are great — and the value is worth it, especially to try such lovely, nice brands!