NARS Isabella & Margot Audacious Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Isabella

NARS Isabella Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with soft, warm undertones and a satin sheen. The lipstick had opaque color payoff in a single layer, which glided across my lips easily and delivered an even application of product. The texture was creamy, smooth, and lightweight, despite having a denser/slightly thicker feel. It wore well for five and a half hours and felt lightly hydrating over time.

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Urban Decay Mosh Pit (P, $18.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Bite Beauty Infuse (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Sephora Golden Gate (31) (P, $8.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Mitchell (P, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Viva Glam III (P, $18.50) is more shimmery, less glossy (90% similar).
Smashbox Fig (PiP, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Shiseido Rouge Rum Punch (RD504) (DC, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Ashton (P, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar).
NARS Vivien (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Burberry Oxblood (53) (P, $34.00) is darker (85% 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

Isabella

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Margot

NARS Margot Audacious Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, poppy red with warm orange undertones and a satin sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, creamy consistency that was more medium in thickness but still felt lightweight and comfortable to wear. I really enjoyed how it was more smoothing of my lip lines/lip texture, which gave it an even smoother appearance on my lips. This shade stayed on well for six hours and was lightly moisturizing while worn.

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Dior Ultra Dior (999) (P, $37.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Hourglass Secretly (P, $34.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
NARS Rita (P, $34.00) is brighter, warmer (95% similar).
Shiseido Ginza Red (222) (P, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever C406 (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Cle de Peau Dragon Red (P, $65.00) is cooler (90% similar).
NARS Carmen (P, $34.00) is warmer, glossier (90% similar).
Lancome Rouge Vintage (178) (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Dolores (LE, $34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).