NARS Bella & Delphine Audacious Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Bella

NARS Bella Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark peach with warm, orange undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which adhered evenly and smoothly across my lips. The texture was lightly creamy, denser but not thick or heavy to wear, and comfortable to apply as it did not tug or drag. This particular shade seemed to be a bit less forgiving of my lip lines compared to some of the shades in the Audacious range, though it didn’t actually pull into them. It wore well for five hours and was lightly hydrating over time.

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Colour Pop She Cute (LE, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
NARS Sarah (LE, $34.00) is darker (90% similar).
Colour Pop Exaggerated (LE, $7.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Colour Pop Carousel (LE, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Interrogate (P, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Colour Pop Hades (LE, $8.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Fuel (LE, $18.00) is glossier (90% similar).
MAC Oxblood (LE, $18.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte Darling (P, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Hourglass I Lust For (P, $34.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$34.00/0.14 oz. - $242.86 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "one-stroke, full-coverage" pigmentation with a "soft matte finish" that is "long-lasting" and "hydrating." The formula is best characterized by its texture: creamy, smooth, and slightly denser/thicker on (but not heavy) compared to the typical lipstick formula. Most of the shades are opaque, while "weak" shades are more semi-opaque. The majority of the colors I've tested have applied evenly and smoothly with good glide and feel comfortable on my lips. They tend to last between four and six hours and was lightly hydrating to non-drying. There was no noticeable scent or taste.

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Ingredients

Bella

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Delphine

NARS Delphine Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, muted red with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color coverage that applied evenly in one fluid stroke. The consistency was creamy, lightweight but a bit thicker than the typical lipstick but never felt overly slippery when work. The highlight of the formula was that it didn’t emphasize my lip lines and smoothed out several of them instead. It stayed on nicely for six hours and was lightly moisturizing over time.

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Make Up For Ever C406 (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
NARS Codie (LE, $34.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (95% similar).
Maybelline Ruby for Me (P, $7.49) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
MAC Betty Boop Red (LE, $18.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Bite Beauty Gemini (Right) (LE, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Chanel No. 01 (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Bloodflower (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Chanel No. 5 (LE, $37.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) (P, $37.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Dolores (LE, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar).