Riot
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set ($45.00 for 0.32 oz.) is the boldest of the Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Sets this year with three reds shades and one berry hue to enjoy. All four shades had semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation, four to six hour wear, and were fairly easy to apply, though they could have go on a bit more evenly overall. That being said, from a normal viewing distance, they did not look uneven, so we are talking minor unevenness.
The set contains four full-sized Velvet Matte Lip Pencils, in all new shades, giving it a total value of $108. My information had it exclusively available at NARS, but it is also on Nordstrom, Barneys, and Saks (specialty retailers).
Clash
Clash is a soft, muted red with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that adhered well but did not apply quite as evenly as I expected it to. The texture felt smooth, velvety, and thin, which kept it lightweight and from feathering/bleeding on me. It wore well for four and a half hours and was non-drying.
Top Dupes
- NARS Provocative Red (LE, $27.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Wild Memories (LE, $18.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Cruella (P, $27.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Nutcracker Rouge (LE, $18.50) is brighter (90% similar).
- NARS Bonifacio (LE, $27.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Fly-Fi (LE, $5.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia Rosewood (P, $18.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Tarte Emblaze (LE, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Anastasia Kathryn (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$27.00/0.08 oz. - $337.50 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “long-lasting” with “rich” and “seamless color.” The texture has a more velvety feel: smooth, thinner but glides on easily, and doesn’t have a lot of wetness/creaminess. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade with most shades having semi-opaque coverage. They were easy to apply along the lips and comfortable to apply, as they did not tug. The formula lasted anywhere from three hours to six hours, and some shades were somewhat drying and others were non-drying.
Browse all of our NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil swatches.
Ingredients
C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Polyethylene, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Dimethicone, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Flavor (Aroma), Dicalcium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Anise Alcohol. [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Mica, Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)].
Rebel
Rebel is a deep red with cool, pink undertones and a matte finish. The color coverage was nearly opaque in a single layer and easily built up to full coverage with a bit more applied as needed. The pencil had a smooth, velvety consistency that glided easily across my lips and adhered evenly without sliding around over time, yet it was lightweight and flexible. It lasted nicely for six hours and was non-drying.
Top Dupes
- NARS Rouge Improbable (LE, $28.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Dance With Me (P, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty LA Woman (P, $55.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Screen Siren (P, $34.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- YSL Carmin Statement (10) (P, $36.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Blood Flower (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Hi Striker (P, $7.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Smashbox Unzipped (P, $21.00) is brighter, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
- NARS Starwoman (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Crimson (P, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$27.00/0.08 oz. - $337.50 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “long-lasting” with “rich” and “seamless color.” The texture has a more velvety feel: smooth, thinner but glides on easily, and doesn’t have a lot of wetness/creaminess. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade with most shades having semi-opaque coverage. They were easy to apply along the lips and comfortable to apply, as they did not tug. The formula lasted anywhere from three hours to six hours, and some shades were somewhat drying and others were non-drying.
Browse all of our NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil swatches.
Ingredients
C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Polyethylene, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Dimethicone, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Flavor (Aroma), Dicalcium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Anise Alcohol. [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Mica, Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)].
Wasted
Wasted is a soft, medium-dark berry with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff that applied fairly evenly across my lips. It had a lightweight, smooth consistency that felt velvety without a lot of slip, so the pencil didn’t tug during application and the color itself wasn’t high-maintenance while worn. This shade stayed on well for five hours and was slightly drying over time.
Top Dupes
- NARS Give It Up (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Damask (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Flamingo Acid (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Damned (P, $27.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Acai (LE, $18.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Warm Leatherette (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Cougar (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Doin' Fine (LE, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Fly (P, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Milani Embrace (LE, $8.99) is lighter (90% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$27.00/0.08 oz. - $337.50 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “long-lasting” with “rich” and “seamless color.” The texture has a more velvety feel: smooth, thinner but glides on easily, and doesn’t have a lot of wetness/creaminess. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade with most shades having semi-opaque coverage. They were easy to apply along the lips and comfortable to apply, as they did not tug. The formula lasted anywhere from three hours to six hours, and some shades were somewhat drying and others were non-drying.
Browse all of our NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil swatches.
Ingredients
C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Polyethylene, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Dimethicone, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Flavor (Aroma), Dicalcium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Anise Alcohol. [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Mica, Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)].
Riot
Riot is a rich red with neutral undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was nearly opaque, but the product seemed to pull away from itself a bit–like it was patchy on a nano scale, just enough where the finish wasn’t as smooth on my lips as other shades, though from afar, it looked fine. It applied without pulling on my lips, and the pencil itself still had the same velvety, smooth texture I expect from this formula. On me, it wore well for six hours but was slightly drying over time.
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay 714 (P, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sephora Always Red (PiP, $14.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Feels So Grand (P, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Rebel Heart (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Season 10 (LE, $6.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Charlotte (LE, $18.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Tenor Voice (LE, $18.50) is lighter, glossier (90% similar).
- MAC Self Esteem (LE, $18.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Silhouette (LE, $6.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Lucky Red (403) (P, $38.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$27.00/0.08 oz. - $337.50 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “long-lasting” with “rich” and “seamless color.” The texture has a more velvety feel: smooth, thinner but glides on easily, and doesn’t have a lot of wetness/creaminess. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade with most shades having semi-opaque coverage. They were easy to apply along the lips and comfortable to apply, as they did not tug. The formula lasted anywhere from three hours to six hours, and some shades were somewhat drying and others were non-drying.
Browse all of our NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil swatches.
Ingredients
C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Polyethylene, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Dimethicone, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Flavor (Aroma), Dicalcium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Anise Alcohol. [+/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Mica, Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)].
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set
NARS Clash Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Clash Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Clash Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Clash Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Clash Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Clash Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Rebel Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Rebel Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Rebel Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Rebel Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Rebel Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Rebel Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Wasted Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Wasted Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Wasted Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Wasted Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Wasted Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Wasted Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Set
NARS Clash Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Clash Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Clash Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Clash Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Clash Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Clash Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Rebel Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Rebel Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Rebel Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Rebel Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Rebel Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Rebel Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Wasted Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Wasted Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Wasted Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Wasted Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Wasted Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Wasted Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NARS Riot Velvet Matte Lip Pencil