NARS Cosmetics Lipstick 3.5g in Heat Wave is one of the brand's most beloved statement reds — a moderately warm-toned, medium-dark blazing orange-red with a semi-matte finish. Famous for its vivid, opaque colour pay-off in a single swipe, Heat Wave is a cult NARS shade that delivers serious presence and lasting wear in the iconic black rubberised bullet.
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. Heat Wave is among the most loved bright reds in the NARS line — a statement shade with both attitude and wearability.
Key benefits
- Vivid, near-opaque pigment in a single swipe — strong colour pay-off without layering
- Semi-matte finish — polished, dimensional finish between matte and satin
- Long-wearing — holds wear well for over six hours with a soft stain finish
- Glide-on application — adheres evenly to lips without dragging
- Iconic NARS bullet — soft-touch rubberised case with engraved logo
- Comfortable wear — neither drying nor heavy through wear
Shade
Heat Wave is a moderately warm-toned, medium-dark blazing orange-red with a semi-matte finish — a confident, brilliant statement shade that captures the energy of its name. The bright orange undertone flatters fair, medium and deeper skin tones, particularly those with warm or neutral undertones, and pairs beautifully with both daytime and evening makeup.
Who it's for
This lipstick suits anyone who wants a bold, vivid orange-red statement lip — particularly fans of NARS's iconic shades and those building a curated red lipstick wardrobe. Heat Wave is a particularly strong choice for spring and summer wardrobes, evening looks, photo-ready makeup and confident statement looks. A cult favourite for a reason.
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 coordinating coral-red or red 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: Heat Wave — warm medium-dark orange-red
- Finish: Semi-matte
- Coverage: Near-opaque in one swipe
- Format: Bullet lipstick
- Brand: NARS Cosmetics
- Range: Iconic Lipstick
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