NARS Audacious Lipsticks: Claudia and Brigitte

My sister completely spoiled me by giving me 2 of the NARS Audacious lipsticks as a present for receiving my white coat a couple weekends ago! These are the newest lip installments from NARS and they are amazing. 

The lippies come housed in a perfectly rectangular metal package with NARS subtly mattified on the bottom.  The container is magnetic so the cap stays securely attached and multiple lipsticks will also stay nice and lined up. I LOVE how neat and clean this packaging looks. Ultra modern and beautifully chic. 

The bullet is housed inside with NARS delicately stamped into the lipstick. This contains 0.14oz of product, which is a bit more than the standard bullet (MAC lipsticks have 0.1oz of product). 

The Audacious line includes all matte shades packed with vibrant pigmentation. The matte formula is surprisingly silky smooth making for easy application that keeps your lips looking soft and supple rather than dry and chapped.

Claudia is a cool pink that is super vibrant. Brigitte is a nude rose that leans slightly coral and is filled with warmth.

I love this pair of lipsticks that my sister picked out for me. These colors alone completely round out my Spring needs for lip color with a cool and a warm pink option.  These lipsticks wear for hours on end with out needing to reapply through eating and drinking and they don't feather around the edges. I noticed that Claudia does not reapply very well since the color tends to build up in an unflattering way. Its best to blot it off first with a tissue to even out the product and then reapply.

I chose to sport Claudia on my lips during my white coat ceremony to add a punch of color to my otherwise neutral outfit! It was perfect and I received a ton of compliments.

I have my eye on the color 'Anna' as my next big purchase, but at $32 a pop, I think I'll wait for a special occasion. These lipsticks have a hefty price tag but you receive some hefty results. Dramatic and bold color while being comfortable and fuss free? Count me in!

Check these colors out at Sephora here: Sephora Audacious lipsticks
Check out my post on NARS Juliette here!
xxSJ

My Top Lip Products for Springtime

Time to wrap up my 'Picks for Springtime' series with my favorite post of them all: Springtime Lippies!!!! I love how in Spring, your tan is starting to develop, freckles are peeking through foundation, and lips are getting brighter and pinker! Here are my faves for the Spring, starting with glosses:

NYX Butter Gloss in Eclair is a bright blue-toned pink with no shimmer in it. It feels super luxurious and buttery on the lips! Full Review here!

MAC Lipglass in 'Nympette' is a bright pink with golden shimmer running through out. This is a super complex lipgloss and is a favorite of many for its gorgeous finish.

NARS lipgloss in 'Orgasm' is a cult favorite with a reason! This peachy gloss has a golden shimmer in it that gives a juicy, plumping effect and long lasting color. Full review here!

Now for hybrid lip products!

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Elusive is a matte, creamy lip crayon that is the most gorgeous bright pink. This neutral pink will make a statement and lasts through eating and drinking! Review!

Too Faced La Creme Drenched Color Lip Cream in 'Juicy Melons' is a creamy bright coral color that is such a pretty toned down coral. This is a great coral to rock if you're intimidated by bright colors. Full Review here!

Maybelline Color Whisper in 'Lust for Blush' is a dupe for MAC Angel lipstick--a light baby pink! Review here!

Finally, time for the lipsticks!

MAC Cremecup lipstick is a mauvey light pink. It gives a gorgeous neutral finish with out looking like you covered your lips in concealer.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Primrose is a cult favorite. This is a baby pink lipstick that wears smoothly and is super comfortable!

MAC Peach Blossom lipstick is an easy everyday lipstick that I don't think gets enough love! Its a peachy natural color that works as a great 'this goes with everything so I'll slap this on' color. Review!

Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate lipstick in 17 is a deeper peach color that runs slightly coraly-pink. It is a brighter neutral that is easy to wear. Review!

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink in the Afternoon is a deep coral pink that is certainly bright and spring-worthy. The wearability and finish of Revlon lipsticks is outstanding and why they are my favorite drugstore lipstick! Full review here!

Cremecup, Primrose, Peach Blossom, #17, Pink in the Afternoon

So there you have it! My Springtime lippy picks :) Let me know what your favorite lip products are for the Spring and keep an eye out for a Summer Picks series!

xxSJ

My Fave Drugstore Lipsticks! Revlon

I love love love lipstick. I think there is nothing more feminine and beautiful than a tube of fresh lipstick and I have distinct memories of playing with my mom's lipsticks when I was younger! That being said I can be pretty picky when it comes to my lipstick (aka I'm a bit of a lipstick snob). Everything comes in to play when I'm choosing one: appearance, color payoff, texture, smell....you name it!

I have found that Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipstick takes the cake in the drugstore for scoring an A+ in all my judging criteria.  The packaging in itself is beautiful.  Just a simple black tube (with clear top so you can see what color is inside!) with gold embellishing. The lipsticks are amazingly pigmented. Some of them can be a little bit shimmery, but if you don't like that look than slapping on a creamy lipgloss will offset the shimmer! The lipsticks also basically have no scent....I know that seems weird to care about but when its on your lips you can smell it!

I own four of these babies. From left to right: Silver City Pink (405), Softshell Pink (410), Champagne on Ice (205), and Blushed (420).

The Softshell Pink color (second from left) is my ultimate favorite for the summer. It is a brighter pink with out being totally fuschia and adds the most beautiful yet noticeable flush of pink to your lips! It comes highly recommended :)
The right two colors are great for fall. They're a little darker and more sultry.

Do you like Revlon lipsticks? What are your favorite colors??

xxSJ