Nars Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Mexican Rose

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After attending a Nars Masterclass I feel I have been converted to this gorgeous but much underestimated brand and was a great time to try out new things which I wouldn’t normally go for. Nars velvet gloss lip pencils are one of them. I have reviewed and swatched them on this review here, but I thought that Nars Mexican Rose needed a review all of its own as I have completely fallen in love.

Nars Mexican Rose £17.50

Now my friends and hubby all know that I love Red Lipstick. It’s my go to colour when I'm wearing black or need to perk up my face (I wear Benefit Cosmetics Zero Guilt). It suits my look and personality perfectly, but the red lipstick has a real contender in Mexican Rose.

Mexican Rose

Nars describes it as gorgeously glossy color in a jumbo lip pencil. Spectacular shine in an innovative, lightweight formula and enriched with Vitamin E plus a blend of moisture-rich hyaluronic spheres that make lips appear fuller.

• Ultra smooth, buttery feel on the lips
• Contains vitamin E, hyaluronic spheres and phytosterol esthers; ingredients known to moisturize, increase hydration and improve barrier function
• Convenient, easy application

 From the first time I wore it I knew I loved it. Unlike red lipstick which needs time to be applied right, Mexican Rose is simply sweeped onto the lips. The initial colour is sheer but after 3 coats its gives a strong and bright, flawless colour.

Mexican Rose doesn’t feel drying or slick and doesn’t bleed (thank god!). It has a glossy satin finish and doesnt feel sticky.  It also has ultimate staying power. After applying at the beginning of a night out, it lasted without me reapplying through a meal, 2 bottles of wine, kissing my hubby, make up remover, facewash and when I woke up the next day I could still see it on my lips!! Gosh!!

The colour is described as a hot pink and I would say that is spot on. It’s like a suitable hot raspberry pink (if that makes sense!) and made my teeth look whiter and brighter. 

If the full on pink is just too much then you can apply one coat and then blot with a tissue to get a suitable pink stain which looks very pretty.

 

The pencil was great in my little clutch and is thinner and less messy than a lip gloss. The only downside is that as it’s a pencil you do need to sharpen every now and then, but a great little trick to stop wasting any colour when you sharpen is to pop the lip pencil into the fridge or freezer for 30 mins before you sharpen. It will sharpen much nicer and wont waste the colour.

Although it’s a little expensive at £17.50 it will last you a lot longer than a lipgloss or lipstick and for the quality and finish of the product it’s really worth buying.

Nars Mexican Rose can be bought from http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/color/lips/lip-pencils/velvet-gloss-lip-pencil/mexican-rose