NARS Killer Heels Mini Lipstick Set

NARS Killer Heels Mini Lipstick Set

NARS Killer Heels Mini Lipstick Set ($49.00 for 0.25 oz.) includes five miniature-sized lipsticks from NARS past and present range. It is a Sephora exclusive, so it’ll launch on November 1st. NARS’ Lipsticks retail for $27.00 for 0.12 oz., so the kit has a total value of $56.25.

Fire Down Below is described as a “pure blood red with no blue or orange.” It’s a muted, medium-dark brown-based red with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a lightly creamy consistency that adhered well without sliding around but wasn’t uncomfortable to wear. The color wore for five hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. I don’t have a full-sized version to compare it to, but some readers noted that it seemed sheerer in the swatches than the version they remembered. This shade is part of the permanent range. NARS VIP Red (P, $26.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Majella (P, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar). Kat Von D Nosferatu (P, $20.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Hearts Aflame (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Sandra (P, $32.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Colour Pop Avenue (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Rei of Light (212) (P, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Little Darling is a light beige with subtle warm undertones and soft shine. It was previously available, but it doesn’t appear to be part of the brand’s permanent range any longer. The last time I recall seeing it, the color was part of the Sheer Lipstick range, which would account for its sheerness here. The texture has some slip and resulted in a streakier application. It lasted for an hour and a half on me. MAC Zenith (LE, $30.00) is more pigmented (95% similar). Guerlain Galiane (15) (P, $51.00) is more pigmented (95% similar). MAC Pure Vanity (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Colour Pop Oh Snap (LE, $5.00) is more pigmented, cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Truffle Tease (930) (P, $7.49) is warmer (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Joyous Red is a muted, medium-dark copper with warm, red tones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a lightly creamy consistency that applied without tugging and lasted for four hours on me. This is another shade that was released previously but isn’t part of the current range. It seemed warmer and sheerer compared to the original one I have. Maybelline Maple Kiss (925) (P, $7.49) is lighter (95% similar). Kat Von D Chula (P, $21.00)(90% similar). NARS Femme Fleur (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Temper (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Kat Von D Santa Sangre (P, $20.00) is darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Jungle Red is described as a “bright red from the 1950’s silver screen.” It’s a medium red with neutral-to-warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It appeared more as a pinky-red applied on my lips, but it seemed warmer in the tube. The texture was lightly creamy and yielded mostly opaque coverage. It wore well for four and a half hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. This is part of the permanent range. Chanel La Bouleversante (51) (P, $36.00) is darker (95% similar). Colour Pop Fighter (DC, $5.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Steam Heat (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Colour Pop Succulent (P, $6.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Maybelline Siren in Scarlet (P, $7.99) is darker (90% similar). Milani Desire (LE, $8.99) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC My Inner Femme (LE, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). Bite Beauty Candied Maple (LE, $24.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Mayflower is a muted, rosy plum with warm undertones and a light shine. It had semi-sheer color payoff that went on fairly evenly, though the more slippery consistency showed slight lines on the lips. It had faint shimmer, which I could feel just slightly. On me, the color wore for two and a half hours. This shade was also previously available but is no longer part of the current line-up. bareMinerals Break Away (LE, $20.00) is lighter, more pigmented (95% similar). NARS Bansar (P, $25.00) is darker, more pigmented (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Celestine (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). Milani Beloved (LE, $8.99) is more pigmented, less glossy (90% similar). Guerlain Ballade (LE, $37.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). Bite Beauty Hazelnut (P, $28.00) is lighter, more pigmented, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Ce Soir (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.