I tried NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Bangkok, a medium pink that make lips look like they're naturally pink. It's an easy shade to wear and would look pretty against any skin colour. It feels moisturizing for a matte lipstick but I like to layer it with a lip balm for extra moisture and for the lipstick to blend in/sheer out especially if I'm only wearing a light layer. If you're going for a strong look, I'd wear it without any lip balm so I get the most colour. There is 2g of long lasting lipstick packaged in a sleek black tube, and although it is $30CAD I think it's worth the splurge if you're a fan of matte lipsticks.

A sample of NARS Pure Matte Lipstick was provided by the brand for testing.

Gorgeous, long lasting highly pigmented colour. If you are looking for staying power, this is your lipstick. It doesn't bleed, doesn't budge, and though it's a matte lipstick without a lot of moisture, it doesn't feel drying on the lips.

The tube is narrow, so it's easy to get a really precise application.

I got a free advance sample from NARS today and I can't stop looking at my lips! I'm wearing Vesuvio, which is a really rich red.

At $30 a pop, they are pricey but worth it.