This is my second tube & this is better than the last! Cruella is a great reddish- blue color- perfect for blondes! This formula is long lasting as well.
Bettina is a great neutral color. I like it for work or other activities where I want some color but don't want to stand out too much. The Nars lip pencils in general are great- they don't get that cakey, crusty look. I normally follow-up with some chapstick or lipgloss to add a little shine. They don't last all day, you'll need to reapply.
OMGosh! I NEVER have like matte sticks! NEVER! I recently started to get VERY subtle bleeding from lipsticks. The Nars artist had me try this and LET ME TELL YOU! I'm SOLD! The color is so lovely (bought a few pink tones). It literally STAYS put and does NOT dry my lips out. I still dab a tiny bit of lip balm over (due to winter weather). It stays! Beyond this wonderful fact, the color truly is beautiful! Fave go to is Roman Holiday shade! Even my husband likes it!
