NARS Lip Gloss/Lip Stain Duo

I've always had a thing for NARS, but after my latest encounter with their Lip Gloss/Lip Stain Duo, I think we should start going steady.

The duo provides two good-sized amount of a gloss on end and a stain on the other. I have the Turkish Delight/Sayonara combo, and it is to die for. The gloss is a milky pink and the stain is an ultra-flattering rose--two essential shades in my book.

The stain is actually somewhat creamy, but it sets to a beautiful matte the instant it's applied. Instead of coating your entire lips with the wand applicator, this stain looks best when just a small amount is dabbed on the lower lip, then quickly press the lips together and use a pinky finger to blend the stain up into the Cupid's bow. As for the gloss, I love that it doesn't get clumpy at all, as pale-hued cream glosses tend to get. Both the gloss and stain only have about medium staying power, but I'll take it. This also looks disastrous on dry lips, so conditioner your lips and pucker up for your date with NARS!