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Powermatte Lip Pigment
Liquid long-wear pigmented lip color
More about it ↓Quick take
In short: what each side says
AI panel · Reviewers — each opened up in full further down ↓
Perplexity ranks this product at #4.0 on average
Reviewers agree this liquid lipstick has a lightweight, opaque, long-wearing matte formula with a precise applicator, though a few find matte formulas drying by nature.
Every side lands high — Holds up.
Quick read · who it’s for
Main competitors
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About
What it is.
Powermatte Lip Pigment is NARS's liquid lip color built on a Fluid Pigment Complex, formulated for full-coverage matte saturation in a paraben-free, cruelty-free formula housed in recyclable packaging. It applies via a built-in doe-foot wand, going on with an ink-like fluidity before setting into a smudge-resistant matte finish, and comes unflavored across a color family spanning pink, berry, brown, and red.
Within NARS's lip lineup, it serves as the brand's precision matte statement piece — suited to those who want crisp, deliberate application and confident, long-wearing pigment payoff. The lightweight, liquid consistency favors people comfortable with a thin, fast-drying texture rather than a creamy or emollient feel, making it less suited to very dry lips or anyone averse to matte-on-lips sensation.
The verdict
NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment is a liquid lipstick made by NARS, a French-American cosmetics brand. Released in 2017, it targets long-wear color. The formula dries to a velvet matte finish without settling into fine lines. People buy it for bold color that lasts eight hours through meals and drinks. AI assistants currently rank it number three for best long-wear lipsticks.
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.
Model by model?
How each AI sees it.
Perplexity ranks this product at #4.0 on average Averaging across the AI panel, Powermatte Lip Pigment sits around #4.0 this snapshot.
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Rank trajectory?
Weeks of movement.
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.
Video reviews?
What reviewers actually say.
AI summary of 5 reviews · as of Jul 2026
Reviewers agree this liquid lipstick has a lightweight, opaque, long-wearing matte formula with a precise applicator, though a few find matte formulas drying by nature.
What they praise
- Highly pigmented, opaque color in one swipe for most shades
- Pointed precision applicator makes lining and application easy without a lip liner
- Lightweight, thin liquid texture that dries down comfortably
- Wide, varied shade range including nudes, reds, and unconventional colors
- Faint vanilla scent that most reviewers find pleasant and not overpowering
What they knock
- Very thin, liquidy formula is prone to spilling or leaking if not careful
- Some transfer occurs when lips are touched or rubbed, unlike thicker formulas
- Darkest and most pigmented shades sometimes need a second coat
- Can feel tightening or drying if too many layers are applied
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Act three · ★ new
Do they agree?
Put the machine's rank and the owners' score in one frame, settle it with a verdict, and answer the only question that matters: should you buy it?
The bottom line
So should you buy it?
The AIs’ #4 pick in Lip Care & Cosmetics. Critics back it at 4.3 / 5.
Find your situation?
Made for some — wrong for others.
Who reviewers think this product is — and isn’t — for
For you if
Look elsewhere if
You seek a prestige beauty brand with flagship products that signal taste and quality.
NARS is an established luxury brand (tier 3/3) with a flagship liquid lipstick that embodies premium positioning, design, and brand heritage in the color cosmetics space.
You want a proven, low-risk lipstick you can trust to perform consistently.
Massive review count (7529 ratings) with strong consensus, established brand, and mature product category signal a settled, trustworthy choice with minimal surprises.
You want a liquid lipstick that delivers flawless color and precision without compromise.
High buyer rating (4.5/5 from 7529 reviews) with consistent praise across all key aspects—pigmentation, application, longevity, and comfort. Few weak points beyond the inherent drying nature of…
You love lipstick as a sensory and aesthetic experience, not just function.
Reviewers praise the precise applicator, lightweight texture, pleasant vanilla scent, and wide unconventional shade range—details that delight beyond basic color delivery.
You want a lipstick that goes on easily without fuss or a learning curve.
Pointed applicator and one-swipe opacity make application straightforward, though the thin, watery formula requires care to avoid spills and some shades need a second coat.
Grounded in our buyer-review, reviewer-video, price and successor signals — a poor fit names a closer pick · as of Jul 22.
Frequent rivals?
What it competes against.
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Frequently asked
What buyers want to know.
How long does NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment last?
Reviewers say it wears for hours without cracking or crumbling, delivering all-day color through meals and drinks. The formula dries to a matte finish that holds up well throughout the day.
What makes NARS Powermatte special?
Reviewers highlight the exceptional pigmentation and precise pointed applicator that allows clean application without a lip liner for most shades. The lightweight formula dries matte while remaining comfortable to wear, which reviewers note is surprising for a matte liquid lipstick.
Do you need a lip liner with this product?
Reviewers are split. Some found the applicator precise enough to skip liner entirely, while others felt certain shades still benefit from one. It depends on the shade and your preference.
Does it transfer or smudge?
Reviewers note it transfers more than some competing matte liquid formulas and can smear on contact. If transfer-proof wear is essential for your occasion, this may not be the best choice.
Who is this lipstick good for?
It suits anyone wanting opaque, long-wearing matte color with a precision applicator and who can tolerate some transfer. It is not ideal for people with very dry lips who layer products heavily, or those needing a fully transfer-proof formula.
What shade range does it offer?
The range covers nudes, reds, deep berries, and bold purples. Reviewers note the range skews toward reds and light nudes, leaving medium and deep skin tones underserved in the nude category.
The recap
Where it stands today.
- PositionBest rank #4 across 1 intent tracked (climbed 1 this week).
- FootprintStrongest in Best Lip Tints (#4).
- TraitsMost often described as “full coverage”.
- Closest rivalPeptide Lip Tint (1–0 across 1 shared intent).
- MakerBy NARS — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.
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