Afterglow Lip Balm

If your lipstick keeps losing to dry lips, NARS Afterglow Lip Balm is the compromise that works: a cushiony, buttery balm carrying a soft tint and a quiet shine. NARS builds it on a Moisture-Locking Blend and rates the formula for up to 24 hours of hydration, with colour you can keep layering until it reads as strong as you want.

What it actually does

• Keeps lips hydrated for a full day. The up-to-24-hour figure is NARS's own, measured in a clinical study on 34 participants, and the brand credits its Moisture-Locking Blend.
• Leaves a tint rather than a block of colour. The finish is sheer and buildable, so the same bullet can read as a hint or as a proper lip.
• Cushions instead of coating. In the brand's 54-person consumer study, 96% agreed the buttery texture felt comfortable without tack.
• Leaves subtle shine. Shine, not gloss — the finish NARS describes is soft and low-key.
• Helps lips feel smoother. 96% of that consumer panel agreed lips felt softer; 100% agreed the balm applied easily and evenly.

All percentages are NARS's own consumer-study results, self-reported by participants. Results differ from person to person.

How to use

1. Swipe once over clean lips for the sheerest version of the shade.
2. Add passes until the colour reaches the depth you want.
3. Top up freely during the day — it behaves like a balm, so there is no technique to maintain.
4. Use it over a drying matte lipstick to bring back comfort and a little light.

Is it right for you?

Questions

How much colour does it actually give?

Sheer on the first pass, deeper as you layer. NARS designed the colour to be buildable, so it is your call how far to take it.

Does the 24-hour claim mean 24-hour colour?

No. That figure refers to hydration from the Moisture-Locking Blend, measured in a NARS clinical study of 34 people. Tint and shine will need refreshing after eating and drinking.

Is it comfortable on very dry lips?

The whole premise is comfort — a buttery cushion that NARS says also helps smooth and soften. Every participant in the brand's 54-person consumer study agreed it applied comfortably and evenly.

When will my order arrive?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays.

How do I pay, and what if there is a problem with the item?

Payment is by credit card, debit card, Instapay or mobile wallets; cash on delivery is not available. If the balm arrives defective, damaged or expired, report it within 1 day of delivery with a photo and we will refund to your original payment method within 15–30 days.