NARS Hot Tropic Lip Gloss Set Review & Swatches

• Laura Mercier Catherine (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
• Pat McGrath Flesh Astral (P, $28.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
• Chanel Parthenope (788) (LE, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• Colour Pop Fantasia (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
• MAC Saint No Angel (LE, $17.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
• MAC Love Nectar (P, $17.50) is more shimmery, more pigmented (85% similar).
• MAC Scarcely Seen (LE, $17.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
• MAC Revved Up (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
• MAC Under the Sheets (LE, $17.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
• Giorgio Armani Luce (101) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, darker, more pigmented (85% similar).

Formula Overview

$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.

Browse all of our NARS Lip Gloss swatches.

• MAC Sixxx Pack (LE, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• MAC Dress the Part (LE, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• Urban Decay Obsessed (DC, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• Colour Pop Round Midnight (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
• MAC She Betta Werrrk (LE, $17.50) is brighter, more pigmented (85% similar).
• Maybelline Pink-a-boo (P, $4.49) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).

Formula Overview

$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.

Browse all of our NARS Lip Gloss swatches.

• Sephora Sundress (34) (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
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• Colour Pop Bobbidi (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
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• Too Faced Peach Tease (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
• Chanel Aurora (822) (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
• MAC Ravishing (P, $17.50) is more shimmery, more pigmented (85% similar).
• MAC Cha-Cha-Cha (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
• NARS Playpen (P, $26.00) is more pigmented (85% similar).
• Jouer Champs-Elysees (P, $17.00) is more pigmented (85% similar).

Formula Overview

$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.

Browse all of our NARS Lip Gloss swatches.

• Urban Decay Obsessed (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
• Colour Pop Pretty In (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
• MAC Sixxx Pack (LE, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
• Chanel Rose Pulpe (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
• NARS Orgasm (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
• MAC Snob (P, $17.50) is lighter, more pigmented, warmer (80% similar).
• MAC Berry Behaviour (LE, $17.50) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (80% similar).

Formula Overview

$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.

Browse all of our NARS Lip Gloss swatches.