NARS Ultimate NARS Lip Pencil Kit - review and swatches

For my birthday, I got a gift voucher to Mecca (one of my favourite stores by far). I went in and decided to pick up the NARS Ultimate NARS Lip Pencil Kit. There were two variations - the one I purchased, which is more neutral, and the NARS True NARS Lip Pencil Kit, which is a red variation. I decided to pick up this one as opposed to the red as it is more wearable for work and will get more use. This retails for $72 at Mecca stores and is limited edition. The set comes with two Satin Lip Pencils and one Velvet Matte. Each product is full-size, which made the purchase of this impressive as each pencil retails for $39 from Mecca.

(The packaging for the lip pencils also has a mirror, which is a great feature)

(L to R: Stourhead, Biscayne Park, Sex Machine)

The set also comes with a sharpener for the lip pencils, which is a great addition. I do find after wearing one of the lip pencils all day and reapplying all day, you will need to sharpen the pencil at the end of the day. 

(L to R: Stourhead, Biscayne Park, Sex Machine)

Stourhead is limited edition to this set, has a Satin finish and is described as a "pale lavender-pink". Biscayne Park also has a Satin finish and is described as a "pink guava". This is a peachy nude and a great everyday colour for my skin tone. Sex Machine is described by NARS as a "must-have mauve" and has a Velvet Matte finish.

The Satin Lip Pencils last great on the lips but after eating I do find they need to be touched up. The Velvet Matte Lip Pencils last even longer. I find both formulations are soft and do not dry out the lips. After this purchase, I know Biscayne Park will always be one of my go-to nudes. 

If this is still available to you, I would recommend picking it up. It is great value for the product, and lets you try out 3 shades and 2 different finishes from NARS.

Thanks for reading,

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