Explicit Lipstick Refill

The NARS Explicit Lipstick Refill lets you keep the case and swap the colour. Ten shades are available as refills, each one a 3.8 g bullet with a precision tip and the same dimensional satin finish as the original. It clicks straight into your existing Explicit case.

What it actually does

• Replaces the bullet, not the case. Ten refill shades mean you build a wardrobe of colour without buying a new component each time — NARS frames this as its sustainable luxury approach.
• Satin finish with depth. The brand describes a dimensional satin result with vivid, pure-colour payoff rather than a flat matte.
• Medium to full coverage, lightweight on the lip. Pigment density without the weight of a heavy bullet, per NARS.
• Comfort complex plus conditioning oils. The Luxe Comfort Complex is formulated to hug the lips, with Rosehip Seed Oil to smooth and Hyaluronic Acid to hold moisture in.
• Precision-tip bullet. The reshaped tip is designed to define and contour the lip line as you apply, so you can sculpt without a separate liner.
• Long-lasting and smudge-resistant. NARS lists extended comfortable wear and resistance to smudging among the formula's claims.

How to use

1. Remove the old bullet. Pull your current Explicit shade upwards until it comes free of the case.
2. Click the refill in. Slide the fresh bullet down into the empty case and press until it clicks home.
3. Trace the top lip. Use the pointed tip to follow your natural lip line, then fill the upper lip in.
4. Press your lips together. This transfers colour down onto the lower lip.
5. Finish the bottom lip. Fill and tidy the edges.
6. Build if you want more. One or two extra passes deepen the opacity.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Does this come with a case?

No. It is a refill bullet intended to slot into an Explicit Lipstick case you already have. Pull the old shade out, then press the new one down until it clicks.

How much product is in it?

3.8 g, the same as the standard bullet.

What finish should I expect?

A dimensional satin — pigmented and comfortable, sitting between a creamy and a matte look, with medium-to-full coverage.

Do I need a lip liner with it?

Not necessarily. The bullet has a precision tip that NARS designed for defining and contouring the lip shape directly.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. In-stock shades arrive at the shorter end of that window.

How can I pay, and what if it arrives faulty?

We accept credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. Returns are for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery; approved refunds go back to the original payment method within 15–30 days.