NARS
NARS Afterglow Lip Balm N (257 HOT LINE)
NARS Afterglow Lip Balm N (257 HOT LINE)
@cosme rating: 5.4/7.0
Melty sweet color with candy-like transparency.
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
A lip balm that lightly tints lips with a sheer shade of "unpretentious sweetness." The colorful, sweet candy colors add a touch of pure sensuality. Moisturizing ingredients keep lips hydrated for hours, leaving them plump and smooth. The buttery smooth texture spreads easily without stickiness, giving translucent color and a subtle shine. A lovely finish that will make your heart flutter every time you apply it to your lips. 257 HOT LINE: Black Cherry
Ingredients
How to use
When applied to bare lips, you can enjoy a subtle color. When applied to the entire lip before applying other lip products, it creates a smooth, moisturizing base. When applied over lip color, it adds a subtle shine.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.
I have warm spring skin tones and this color is perfect. It blends in with my complexion but not too much, and the color is just right and stylish. The color doesn't last that long, but it's a glossy formula, so I guess that's okay. It doesn't dry out my skin either.
I was worried about the color, but I'm very happy with the result, which is a natural, subtle color that blends well with my skin! My lips tend to get especially dry in the winter, but this one is more moisturizing than I expected. I want to get other colors too!
The balm is easy to apply and naturally brightens your lips!
I bought this in the middle of winter, when the weather is so dry, because it's a lip balm, not a lipstick, and it's fragrance-free and comes in a variety of colors. Since it's a lip balm, the color is subtle (but still, it's nice to be able to choose a color that suits your taste), but it moisturizes well. It's a great idea to keep one in your purse. When you want to travel as lightly as possible with a small bag, this will be handy for those times when it provides both moisturizing care and a healthy glow. It's an item that I'm sure will be useful in the future.
I'm concerned about dryness, so I wanted a moisturizing, subtle lip color, and I bought this. The color is just right and blends well with my skin, but I feel like it wasn't moisturizing enough for me. I'm concerned about dryness, so I keep reapplying it. I was happy that it didn't cause any peeling.