I own this in the shade Volga and it is a beautiful dark berry/purply/plumy shade.
I really like the packaging, it is very sleek and comfortable to hold and because it is slimmer than a traditional lipstick I find it quite easy to apply.
I find the product itself to be quite drying, so I really have to pile on the lip balm first and as it is so dry I find that it tugs at my lips a bit while putting it on, it isn't a lippy that glides on smoothly. Because of this I find it can look a little patchy so it definitely needs a couple of coats.
Very pricey for a little amount of product and I have found very similar colours for a lot less so I don't think this is one I would repurchase, but I do really really like it.
I have this lipstick in a lovely deep purple that I was given as a gift.
First of all, I LOVE the Nars packaging - so sleek and nice and small - easy to fit into small pockets etc. It is entirely black with the white NARS logo on the side.
The product itself is easy to apply - really nice consistency that goes on smooth but is also very matte at the same time. I usually put on with the lipstick and then touch up with a lip brush.
It lasts for a pretty long time, which can make it quite drying as it is so matte. I have dry lips so I usually take it off and reapply after a few hours so it doesn't look too dry and flaky!!
Overall, I love this product. The colour pigmentation is amazing and Nars never disappoints!
Tips: touch up with a brush!