NARS Pulsion, No Regrets, Sexy Time Lip Glosses Reviews & Swatches

Pulsion

NARS Pulsion Lip Gloss ($26.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a soft, rosy plum with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff in a single layer, which applied without visible streaks but pulled into some of my lip lines. I didn’t notice the settling in person as much as I could see it in the close-up photos, though. The gloss had a lightweight, smooth consistency that was thin and had minimal tackiness. It stayed on well for four hours and was lightly moisturizing while worn.

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Pat McGrath Aphrodisiac (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar).
NARS Xenon (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar).
Jouer Rodeo (P, $17.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Dior Ciel Rose (449) (P, $35.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar).
Sephora Pink Dahlia (14) (P, $12.00) is cooler (85% similar).
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$26.00/0.18 oz. - $144.44 Per Ounce

When NARS launched their reformulation of the Lip Gloss range, the coverage was described as "sheer shine to bold luster," but as of February 2019, the brand simply describes the coverage as "sheer intensity." That's not really accurate, as the range does, actually, range from sheer to more opaque--it greatly depended on the shade. The formula is also supposed to be "smooth" and "nourishing." Some shades applied evenly, while others pulled into lip lines or looked streaky. The consistency was thinner, lightly tacky (with some additional tackiness developing over time), but it was comfortable and lightly hydrating over time. I wish the applicator pulled more product out per application, which would make it a bit easier to spread the product out overall.

There did not seem to be any taste or scent to the formula.

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Pulsion

8.5

Product

6.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

82%

Total

No Regrets

NARS No Regrets Lip Gloss ($26.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a muted, medium brown with warm, rosy undertones and a cream finish. It had medium pigmentation with a smooth, lightweight consistency that was thin without being clingy. It didn’t emphasize my lip liens and helped to smooth most of them out. It wore well for four hours and was lightly hydrating over time.

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Pat McGrath Flesh 6 (P, $28.00) is darker (95% similar).
NARS Noise (LE, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Aragon (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
NYX Chocolate Crepe (P, $5.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Spice (P, $17.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Chanel Caresse (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
MAC MamaStarrr (LE, $17.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
NARS Vault (LE, $26.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Estee Lauder Desert Heat (LE, $36.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Jouer Fifth Ave (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
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$26.00/0.18 oz. - $144.44 Per Ounce

There did not seem to be any taste or scent to the formula.

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No Regrets

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Sexy Time

NARS Sexy Time Lip Gloss ($26.00 for 0.18 oz.) has a translucent, orange-gold base with flecks of copper and gold sparkle. It had sheer color coverage, which was actually as expected based on the description of the formula, that had good dispersikon of the sparkle/shimmer on my lips for even “coverage.” The consistency was lightweight, thin enough that I could feel some of the grit from the sparkles coming through–if you’re particularly sensitive to that, I’d opt out–but did not find it uncomfortable. It lasted for just over three and a half hours on me and was lightly moisturizing over time.

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Colour Pop Hypno-tease (LE, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Anastasia Citrine (LE, $16.00) is more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Pleasure Planet (LE, $17.50) is more pigmented (90% similar).
MAC Santa Got Moneyyy (LE, $20.00) is more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Luna (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (90% similar).
Jouer Molten Gold (LE, $16.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
Lancome Brushed Gold (11) (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, more pigmented (85% similar).
Urban Decay Goldmine (P, $20.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
Becca Pearl x Gold (LE, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
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