The NARS Laced With Edge Holiday 2014 Color Collection has arrived at counters, complete with a computer-generated algorithm design on the packaging, adapted from LA-based architectural designer Chris Kabatsi’s Nebula print – which, according to François Nars, is meant to depict a modern take on lace. The effect is at once abstract and hauntingly beautiful, standing out in glossy black relief on the brand’s usual rubberized black caps.
The three limited edition lip glosses of the collection – Soleil d’Orient, Corsica, and Burning Love, come with a new doe-foot applicator for precise application, and have been re-formulated for ultimate comfort throughout their wearing, as well as a higher pigmentation level to last longer while coating lips with a ‘futuristic shine‘.
NARS Holiday 2014 Lip Gloss | Soleil d’Orient, Burning Love, Corsica
NARS Holiday 2014 Lip Gloss | Soleil d’Orient, Burning Love, Corsica
Soleil d’Orient, limited edition (CAN $31.00) | Described as ‘shimmering pink champagne’, Soleil d’Orient pulls a little cool on me, and appears slightly silvery/beige. Surprisingly pigmented for such a pale shade but not sticky in feel, I suggest starting with one swipe of colour and building up with additional layers for more depth and intensity. The wear-down of this shade is excellent as well, looking good long after the majority of colour has faded. I’m able to easily get 3 hours of solid wear, with a pearly shimmer that gets left behind on the lips after that.
NARS Holiday 2014 | Soleil d’Orient Lip Gloss, limited edition
Corsica, limited edition (CAN $31.00) | Described as a ‘shimmering pink raspberry’, Corsica appears dusky rose on me, with a less obvious shimmer than Soleil d’Orient, which nevertheless shows up in brighter light. This is the type of shade that transitions well between the seasons, and is the great for those who want a touch of colour, but still desire to keep things close to neutral. Wear time is about 3.5 hours, with a light rose tint left behind on the lips when most of the glossy shine has faded.
NARS Holiday 2014 | Corsica, limited edition
Burning Love, limited edition (CAN $31.00) | Described as a ‘bright ruby with subtle shimmer’, Burning Love is an über-glossy red/berry hue with cooler undertones. Highly pigmented for a gloss, I’m able to get the colour fairly opaque even at first swipe. Wear time is excellent, going long past 4.5 hour mark, with a light red stain left behind on the lips once the gloss fades. After about 2 hours of wear, I experienced some migration into my surrounding lip lines – something to keep in mind and which can be adjusted by either applying a matching lip liner or a barrier type lip pencil such as No Bleeding Lips (reviewed here) before the gloss.
NARS Holiday 2014 | Burning Love, limited edition
Of the three glosses, I naturally gravitated first to Soleil d’Orient since nude shades are well within my preferred colour range. What impresses me even more, however, is the level of pigmentation you get with each; almost as intense as a lipstick but in a glossy format, and all completely non-sticky. The slighter thicker than average formula means that these glosses will adhere well to lips, although Burning Love might need a few extra steps to keep it in place. Overall, a beautifully curated colour selection – and absolutely perfect for the holidays.
Available now for a limited time, find more information via the website.
Press samples provided for my unbiased consideration
