NARS Pure Matte Lipstick – Bangkok Review, Swatches and Photos
Pros:
- Give a unique matte finish
- Solid pigmentation
- Applies easily
Cons:
- Can be drying
- Doesn’t last very long
Price: $25US / $54AU
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Where: Mecca Cosmetica and Kiss and Makeup.
Yeah I know, I am late to the matte lipstick bandwagon~ But better late than never right?
When I first saw these lipsticks, I thought the concept was very interesting. A bit like matte nail polishes. Traditionally lipsticks give off at least a slight sheen, and if you wanted a matte finish then you’d need to just use a lip pencil, which can be very drying.
Unfortunately that’s kind of how I found this lipstick to be. It’s no where near as drying as a lip pencil, but generally speaking it doesn’t help if you already suffer from dry lips. Be sure to exfoliate and use lip balm before hand if you do have chapped lips.
Dryness aside, I loved the pigmentation on this lipstick, it’s solid, applies relatively creamy and looks very flattering I would imagine on most skin tones. These lipsticks come in a range of other shades, but Bangkok seems to be the most popular thanks to how wearable the colour is.
Give these a try at the counters if you can, I would see these as a try before you buy kind of product.
Woah, they’re so pricey! I think I’m going to stick with drugstore lippies, though the colour is gorgeous 🙂
I know right?? I don’t think I would buy more, it was more a once off try thing~ Still nice tho XD
Bangkok is my favourite lipstick of all time! Maybe partly because I’m half Thai and was born in Bangkok so I felt obligated to buy it haha. I do agree with you though on the drying effect it can have, I can only wear it when my lips are not dry/chapped.
Lol I’m the same too, patriotism FTW!
I’m so glad you reviewed this, because I was actually looking at it online last night! Definitely going to try it at a store (if I can) before I buy it now. I love the colors, though – it looks wonderful on you!
Oh def check it out in person first, very good idea 🙂 Let me know what you think!
I think this is a lovely neutral shade, I’ll have to swatch it at Mecca and then buy it at KissandMakeup if I like it ;] I really want to try Carthage too!