Congo Red [DISCONTINUED]

NARS

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4.2

18 reviews
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    4.0
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    northender

    17 years ago

    This lipstick is perfection on me and is being discontinued *cries*! It's a matte dark brown-red that is the perfect classic red on my pigmented lips. Simply stunning with a neutral eye - I am...

    About reviewer (188 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Dark

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    ayngemac

    17 years ago

    This is a very good brick color. Not matte but not too shiny, either. Always get tons of complements when I wear this.

    About reviewer (3603 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Olive, Cool

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sweetcg49

    17 years ago

    This is my perfect color. I love, love, love it. It is a little dry, as others have noted, so a bit of gloss will help. But I could not ask for a more perfect color. It is a deep reddish brown, but...

    About reviewer (201 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    jjlee

    18 years ago

    This is a gorgeous color -- probably, the best dark red-brown I've found. However, the texture is a bit dry. I think it needs to be applied after lip balm (or under gloss), or lightly applied as...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Caroline1965

    19 years ago

    I purchased this via SEPHORA purposely because the reviews were slightly mixed and I wanted to be able to return it... boy did I. It is not red on me at all, it is brown. Also, the texture of the...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    HairRed

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    bigsvig

    19 years ago

    I was in heaven the day I found NARS lipsticks at Sephora. Each red was better than the last. They are expensive so I only let myself have one and I chose the Congo Red. I have never had a more...

    About reviewer (83 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    jowork

    19 years ago

    This is a little too brown for me, so I usually layer Nars Shanghai Express over the top to redden it up -- then it's the perfect dark red on me. It's got decent staying power, but it's matte...

    About reviewer (186 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    trempot

    19 years ago

    Congo Red is a brick red, almost brown red lipstick. It looks great on me (AAB with NC30 skin), only I cannot carry this type of color. I'm definitely not a red lipstick type of girl. But the color...

    About reviewer (194 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    SEAWEED

    19 years ago

    I can say unreservedly that this is the most beautiful shade of lipstick I've ever seen. In the tube its an extremely dark browny red. However on lips - wow! It's just the most gorgeous, deep,...

    About reviewer (128 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Chamuda

    19 years ago

    Love the color. The perfect brown red on me, and I am fairskinned with highly pigmented lips. In fact, I can safely say that I have never found a lipstick that is so flattering - natural yet...

    About reviewer (414 reviews)

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    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    bett

    20 years ago

    I really like this color - I don't think I would like it as much if the color weren't so deep. I first tried this in a palette and later just "had to" buy it. I like to pair it with Cannes...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    shr1ne

    20 years ago

    Any fair skinned red head must own this lipstick. WOW LOVE IT!

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    ncdecolover

    21 years ago

    Love this shade! It is indeed a very deep red brown but when worn with a neutral eye, it really lights up my face! (I'm a blonde PPP.) Recommend!

    About reviewer (245 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Allerleirauh

    21 years ago

    Congo Red looked a bit scary when I first saw it in the tube. It also looked a bit scary when I first applied it. It's a bit too brown for me, but I love how it looks mixed with Nars Scarlet...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    freskagirl

    22 years ago

    A deeeeeep blood-red with a touch of brown...probably my favorite red lipstick. I'm heinously pale with dyed red-black hair, and this suits me perfectly. It *is* matte (which I like!). Fantastic.

    About reviewer (235 reviews)

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    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    ncdecolover

    22 years ago

    Gorgeous brown red with a lot of warmth. I'm a fairskinned blonde and it's spectacular on me.

    About reviewer (245 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    xStiLaStaRx

    22 years ago

    OMG and I thought I loved MAC Del Rio lipstick! This is the best deep red with brown undertones, its so pretty, and stays put so well, my first NARS lipstick and this is only the begining!

    About reviewer (66 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOther

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    lindam

    22 years ago

    I am a ppp with dark hair and eyes. This is one of the few reds I can wear. It is hard to find a brown-red but this is great.

    About reviewer (66 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairSilver, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

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