My NARS sheer lipstick collection

          Every girl has a line of lipstick that just speaks to her. For me, NARS sheer lipsticks have the confluence of feel, finish, and color that keep me coming back for more. I favor a light natural look, so sheer lippies are a must. I don't want to look like I'm wearing lipstick; I want to look as if my lips are naturally cohesive with my look, whether it be makeup or outfit. NARS Sheer lipsticks are significantly more tinted than a tinted lip balm, however they allow some natural lip color to shine through. The formula is lightweight and comfortable, and they don't make my lips peel. If I don't have any lip balm on hand, I'll use one of these to hold me through. I also like that the shine is minimal. I don't like to add too much glossy shine to my larger lips. I find that glossy formulas add a wet look, but usually ends up being more drying in the long run. I love the rubber casing too, mostly for aesthetics, but it's also good for grip.

           The NARS sheer formula lipsticks I have in my collection are Love Devotion (just got this!), Belle de Jour (most used), Pago Pago, Mayflower (my first), and Dolce Vita (wasn't a fan originally, but now love). Colors on my immediate wishlist are Cruising, Barbarella, and Roman Holiday. It's just a matter of time before they're mine!

         I've swatched my collection below. They do appear sheer on my skin, however the colors are more pronounced on the natural pink of my lips. Each tint is quite different from the next. NARS does a really good job of describing them, so forgive me if my description is similar. NARS Love devotion lipstick is a really pretty guava. It's perfect for summer; I've been pairing it with all my warmer toned and peach/orange based looks. Can you believe I didn't have a pinky coral lipstick before this? Was I living under a rock? NARS Belle de Jour lipstick is famous for currying Kim Kardashian's favor. The girl knows makeup, because I love it too. It's a beautiful peachy beige nude. I've worn this more times than I can count. NARS Pago Pago lipstick  is a light pink with silver sparkles. It's actually quite pale on the lips and I'd prefer no sparkles even though they make only a miniscule contribution. I wore this a lot the summer I first got it. I haven't worn it much recently, but I still like it. NARS Mayflower lipstick is a strawberry pink with a small amount of silver sparkle. This is perfect for naturally pretty pink lips. It's a fresher my-lips-but-better alternative to Dolce Vita. NARS Dolce Vita lipstick is so many beauties' holy grail color, and rightfully so. I wasn't too fond of this when I first reviewed Dolce Vita (see here). It's too dark when I have flushed lips, but when I have pale healthier lips it does look pretty. That said, this is probably still more of a fall season color for me.

          Thanks for reading! Now that it's summer I'm especially favoring sheer lips. When it comes to lips and other cosmetics, I'm pretty focused and brand faithful. Me, a NARS fan? Nah, more like a fanatic. When I find something I like I stick to it because I know I'll use it! Do you have a favorite lipstick formula or brand? What are you favorite NARS lipstick colors?

Love, Dovey.