Afterglow Lip Shine

NARS Afterglow Lip Shine is a gloss built around comfort as much as shine. It slips across the lips for a mirror-like surface and, according to NARS, keeps them hydrated for up to eight hours. The applicator is shaped to follow the curve of the lip so you can build the colour as sheer or as full as you want.

What it actually does

• Gives a mirror-level shine. This is the headline of the formula — a glossy, reflective surface rather than a soft sheen.
• Hydrates for up to eight hours. NARS positions hydration as the core benefit and quotes that duration.
• Pomegranate Flower Complex. The brand's blend of jojoba oil and pomegranate extract, which it describes as antioxidant-rich, is there to nourish and help shield lips from environmental stress.
• Raspberry Seed Oil with vitamin E. NARS credits it with smoothing, softening and adding to the shine.
• Custom applicator. Shaped to hug the lip contours so application is quick and buildable.
• A long free-from list. Formulated without mineral oil, oxybenzone, hydroquinone, coal tar, retinyl palmitate, phthalates, parabens, formaldehydes and formaldehyde-releasing agents, SLS and SLES sulfates, triclosan and triclocarban, with under one percent synthetic fragrance.

In an independent study NARS commissioned with 30 participants aged 18 to 45, 97% said their lips felt instantly softer and more supple, and 97% said their lips felt instantly nourished and conditioned. Self-reported results; individual experience will vary.

How to use

• On bare lips. Apply straight on for an easy wash of colour with high shine.
• Over another lip product. Layering it on a lipstick or liner adds gloss and depth.
• Mixed. Combine two shades to make your own colour.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is it sticky?

NARS describes the formula as comfortable and says it glides on easily, with the shine coming from the oils rather than a heavy base.

Can I wear it over lipstick?

Yes. NARS suggests wearing it on top of other lip products as a way of adding dimension to the finish.

What is in it that conditions the lips?

Two highlighted ingredients: the Pomegranate Flower Complex (jojoba oil plus pomegranate extract) and Raspberry Seed Oil, which is infused with vitamin E.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Shades we hold in stock ship faster than ones we source for you.

How can I pay?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. Cash on delivery is not offered.

What if it arrives damaged or expired?

Report it within 1 day of delivery. Returns apply to defective, damaged or expired items only, and once approved the refund goes back to the original payment method within 15–30 days.