NARS Angelika Lip Gloss
They say that patience is a virtue…but I don’t have patience for proverbs, LOL! Not when it comes to makeup. When it comes to putting on le war paint, I’m all about instant gratification. 🙂
And today I satisfied the urge to splurge with two glosses from NARS, specifically the collection for spring 2011.
But NARS spring 2011 isn’t out yet, is it? Nope, it’s not (it rolls onto NARS counters soon); lucky for us, two of the upcoming lip glosses are. They’re repromoted colors, and both are available now at Sephora, NARS counters and NARS online.
Have you met Angelika and Super Orgasm ($24 each)?
Angelika (left) and Super Orgasm (right)
These girls are the lip gloss versions of two famed NARS blushes, which themselves go by the names Angelika and Super Orgasm.
Like other NARS glosses, both colors come with the classic doe-foot applicator, trademark three-hour wear time and medium-weight, non-sticky texture. Unfortunately, they also come with the same faint plasticky odor and taste I detected in the Follow the Boys and Crazy Heart holiday sets, but at least those (the scent and taste) fade fast.
Angelika
Bluish pink Angelika may look cool, creamy and somewhat translucent lounging all seductively in her tube, but she applies opaque with a touch of silver shimmer. Francois was NOT shy with the pigmentation here, let me tell you, and it’s easy to go overboard with Angelika and venture into p*rn star lips territory. You know how I am about pink glosses, though, and to me this shade shouts “Spring!” from the rooftops. I LOVE IT!
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A+
Super Orgasm
If cool pinks aren’t your thing, consider Super Orgasm instead. A sheer peachy pink with big flecks of golden glitter, it doesn’t feel gritty on my lips, despite the large glitter bits. I would have liked a little more pigment (c’mon, it’s called Super O!), but I can still see it paired prettily with coral blush.
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B
Angelika
Super Orgasm
Angelika (left) and Super Orgasm (right)
Angelika (left) and Super Orgasm (right)
Angelika
Super Orgasm
NARS Super Orgasm on lips; NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Kalahari, YSL Long-Lasting Eye Pencil in Leather Brown and Ultraflesh Panthera Mascara on eyes; and Josie Maran Argan Color Stick in Rosy on cheeks
Frickin’ George Michael…
I’m going through such a serious Wham/George Michael moment right now that I’m actually contemplating going outside in questionable ’80s attire. I want to wear something with big @ss shoulder pads, sky high bangs and leg warmers.
The song currently enjoying most-played status on my iPod is Edge of Heaven. Remember that one?
La-da-da-da-da-da, yeah, yeah, yeah! 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Bring on the weekend in 3-2-1…
dani@callitbeauty says
January 7th, 2011 at 8:31 pmboth are gorgeous! i’ll definitely need to try it out.
i noticed you used a josie maran product on your cheeks… what are your thoughts on the makeup products in her line? i’m using the JM argan oil for a moisturizer and i absolutely LOVE it! i was wondering if her cosmetics were worth a look…
Heidi says
January 7th, 2011 at 9:33 pmI’ve been using alot of Josie Maran products lately and I really like them. The tinted moisturizer and the concealer give good coverage, and the lip glosses are really nice and non-sticky.
dani@callitbeauty says
January 7th, 2011 at 11:50 pmthanks, heidi! i’ve been eyeing the tinted moisturizer, so i’ll definitely check it out 🙂
have you tried her eyeshadows?
Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:31 amI’m with Heidi on this. Her lip glosses are wonderful.
If you want to check out some of her other stuff, here are some links!
Josie Maran Blush in Fever Is Making My Temperature Rise
Spring into Action with Josie Maran’s Natural Wonder Powder Palette
Do Josie Maran’s Bear Naked Wipes Take It All Off?
Amber says
January 7th, 2011 at 8:44 pmI like the look of Super Orgasm, and I am a big fan of NARS glosses. May have to try this!
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Tracy says
January 7th, 2011 at 8:46 pmOk, I’m not a huge gloss girl but Angelika looks GORGEOUS on you girl!
Hahaha-shoulder pads-sometimes I miss those things!
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Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:27 amRemember when every single piece of clothing had them sewn in? Haha!
Amee says
January 7th, 2011 at 8:51 pmlovely shades!!!
and as always you looking hottttt 🙂
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Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:27 amThanks, Amee!
Heidi says
January 7th, 2011 at 9:31 pmOh, see now I’ve got to dust off my Wham! music and listen to Everything She Wants and I’m Your Man! 80s music…. good times!
Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:26 amI’m Your Man is on my running play list. It’s good when I need a boost!
Have a wonderful Saturday!
Ariel says
January 7th, 2011 at 9:36 pmA+ for Angelika? I’ll add that to my shopping list!
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Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:25 amIf you like pink glosses then you’ve gotta try it! 🙂
Erica says
January 7th, 2011 at 10:11 pmwas debating over Angelika the other day in Sephora, but decided to go with the blush instead. it looks so pretty on you though! i might have to pick up a tube afterall.
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Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:25 amDo it, do it, do it! 🙂
Are you a smokey eyes kinda girl? It would look really pretty paired with grays or blues.
Mara says
January 7th, 2011 at 11:41 pmI think I’ll have to pick up the Super Orgasm. I’m really waiting on Nana though. I can’t wait to see that one. And I agree with Tracy, you’re rockin’ the Angelika!
Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:24 amHi Mara,
I’m eager to get my mitts on that shade too. I hope it’s the perfect sheer grape!
Have a great weekend!
kana says
January 8th, 2011 at 12:24 amI LOVE both of them!! But for 24 a pop I will have to go with just one, and i think it’ll be the super orgasm! 🙂 they look really good on you, girly!
Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:23 amThanks, Kana! If you like the color you also might want to check out Super Orgasm blush. 🙂
Olga says
January 8th, 2011 at 12:39 amLove how the Super Orgasm looks will need to try it out 🙂
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Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:22 amIt would look really pretty on you, Olga!
Tiffany says
January 8th, 2011 at 5:01 amThese look so pretty, but I’m not that into NARS glosses. The smell bugs me and I feel like the texture is too thin 🙁
Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:22 amI used to not have an issue with the scent until recently. I dunno, maybe my sense of smell has gotten more fine tuned or something, but it definitely is more plastic-y than the tubes I’ve tried in the past.
Arum says
January 8th, 2011 at 6:25 amHi Karen,
i’m falling in love with Angelika, Would like to know, what lipliner wefe you wearing?
Arum
Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:21 amHi Arum,
That’s Angelika all by herself in that pic — no lip liner!
Aida says
January 8th, 2011 at 6:46 amI am maybe to pale for Angelika but it is winning my heart and fast.
I might have to try it to see what I feel about it, but bright pink and pink in general seems to be the colour for spring 2011
Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:20 amGirl, you could do it! I bet some glossy bluish pink lips would look really dramatic against your pale skin. 🙂
courtney says
January 8th, 2011 at 7:50 amwow love angelica!
Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:19 amMe too! I don’t have the blush but now I’m thinking of snagging it.
Jeannine says
January 8th, 2011 at 8:01 amI have super orgasm, and I do agree, it’s not as pigmented as I’d like, but I still really like the gloss in general. Right now it’s one of my “purse glosses” for those “Oh, no, I forgot lipstick” kinda days.
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Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:18 amHi Jeannie,
You know I’m all about purse gloss. 😉 You’re right, this would be a great one!
Vanessa says
January 8th, 2011 at 8:12 amKaren, Angelika l/g looks really good on you. And I’m loving the Wham/George Michael revival. I loved them back in the day. Oh and I loved the mention of big ass sholder pads, sky high bangs and leg warmers… memories. 🙂
Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:17 amLOL, me too! I still remember playing their greatest hits on the TURNTABLE. Yikes!
Remember bright neon T’s were in? How about those big, chunky belts?
Crystal says
January 8th, 2011 at 8:40 amOooh Angelika looks just as I imagined on the lips but Super Orgasm isn’t as fabulous as I thought. I love NARS lipglosses for pigmentation and unique colors.
Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:16 amHi Crystal,
Ya know, I would’ve loved for Super O. to have a bigger boost of color too. It might still be pretty for subtle days, though.
Which NARS gloss is your fave?
Nujee says
January 8th, 2011 at 8:51 amI like the super orgasm but i think i am just afraid of too much pink. They both look great on you.
Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 9:15 amHi Nujee,
You could always tone down Angelika by doing a very light wash of it. It looks great subtle or built up.
DonnaN says
January 8th, 2011 at 12:58 pmSad to say, but I don’t own ANY of the NARS glosses. I’ve always looked but never jumped with them….but these two colors are SCREAMING my name, and may come home with me before I deliver this baby in a few months!!
Nina says
January 8th, 2011 at 1:29 pmboth look so awesome on you!
Jenn says
January 8th, 2011 at 1:56 pmDoes Super Orgasm look like a dupe for Nymphette?
Karen says
January 8th, 2011 at 5:26 pmNope — they look nothing alike. Nymphette’s much more pigmented and has a prominent golden pearl. It’s also more pink. Super O. has big glitter flecks absent in Nymphette.
Jen W says
January 8th, 2011 at 5:41 pmI adore NARS lipglosses. Super O looks amazing, Angelika looks a little bit too cool for my skintone though.
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Andreea says
January 9th, 2011 at 7:14 amSuper O 🙂 I still want the Multiple and the Nailpolish, but NARS went out of Germany so I am saving all my $$$ for the time I am going to the states wit 2 trunks: One empty. I am ging to fill it then with make-up…
Kim says
January 10th, 2011 at 6:13 amSuper O looks great on you, though I think you should definitely be wearing anything that you can describe as 1 inch away from looking like a p*rn star! 🙂
Ah, the shoulder pads. Reminds me of a funny story. I was once at a bf’s house for a family wedding and his parents were like “oh, the shoulder pad fell out of your dress” (since it was in the middle of the floor). I was very confused since the dress didn’t have shoulder pads and we discussed this mystery for a good 10 minutes, all the while with me saying it couldn’t possibly be mine. It was lovely to realize and have to admit that it was the pad from my push-up bra. I was 20 and mortified. They got a really big kick out of it. That bra went in the garbage as soon as I got home and I’ve never bought a push-up again! 🙂
Mona says
January 24th, 2011 at 6:37 pmKaren,
Your posts crack me up! Not only are you feeding my makeup fix, but you’re educating me (I loved the Bateau Ivre reference) AND making me laugh.
Does it get any better? Oh wait.. it does.. you’re even adding to my Youtube queue!
XOX-keep it up, thanks for it all!