NARS Cosmetics Lipstick 3.5g in Transeurope Express is a richly pigmented bullet lipstick in a slightly warm-toned, medium-dark plum with a semi-matte finish. Part of the original 12 lipsticks that launched the NARS brand, this shade was reinvented with a new formula and the brand's exclusive red lipstick packaging — a confident, characterful plum-rose with serious staying power.
About NARS
NARS Cosmetics was founded in New York in 1994 by makeup artist and photographer François Nars, and is now part of the Shiseido group. The brand built its reputation on its iconic black rubberised packaging, professional artist heritage and a long line of cult shades. Transeurope Express was one of the original 12 launch shades, named after the Kraftwerk album and reflective of the brand's downtown New York roots.
Key benefits
- Semi-matte finish — polished, dimensional finish between matte and satin
- Semi-opaque buildable pigment — strong colour pay-off in one to two passes
- Long-wearing — wears well for around five and a half hours
- Iconic original NARS shade — part of the brand's launch collection
- Exclusive red packaging — the reformulated version in special red bullet
- Professional artist heritage — created by François Nars for his eponymous line
Shade
Transeurope Express is a slightly warm-toned, medium-dark plum-rose with subtle warm undertones — a confident, grown-up berry that flatters fair, medium and deeper skin tones especially well. The semi-matte finish gives the shade dimension without going overly flat or glossy, making it equally well-suited to daytime, office and evening wear.
Who it's for
This lipstick suits anyone who wants a sophisticated plum-rose statement — particularly fans of the NARS lipstick range, those building a curated lip wardrobe, and anyone who loves the brand's iconic original shades. Transeurope Express is a particularly strong choice for autumn and winter wardrobes, evening looks, and anyone wanting a refined, characterful berry.
How to apply
- Exfoliate the lips gently with a damp cloth, then smooth on a lip balm and blot any excess
- For the cleanest line, outline lips with a plum or neutral lip pencil first
- Apply directly from the bullet, starting at the centre of the lips and working outwards
- Blot once with tissue and reapply for a richer, longer-lasting finish
- Refresh through the day as desired
Specifications
- Size: 3.5g
- Shade: Transeurope Express — warm medium-dark plum-rose
- Finish: Semi-matte
- Coverage: Semi-opaque, buildable
- Format: Bullet lipstick
- Brand: NARS Cosmetics
- Range: Original Lipstick (Iconic Collection)
Related Products
