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Once you find that lipstick shade — you know, the one that you can’t live without and can even justify spending double digits on — losing it feels like can feel like a personal attack. That’s why beauty lovers everywhere have been mourning the discontinuation of NARS Dolce Vita, a dusty rose hue that disappeared from shelves last year, celebrated for its perfect crème finish. Fortunately, beauty fans have discovered a spot-on color match at a fraction of the price: e.l.f. Hydrating Core Lip Shine in Happy. At just $7, shoppers say this semi-sheer lipstick fills the void left by the discontinued shade.
One savvy Redditor, katerrin, revealed the discovery, writing, “For everyone still mourning the loss of NARS Dolce Vita lipstick, this e.l.f. Hydrating Core Lip Shine in the shade Happy is very close, just slightly more beige/less rosy. And it’s only $7! Texturally, they are similar, too. They both have a somewhat translucent and shiny texture.” And it’s not just the color enthusiasts are raving about. Fans are loving the lipstick’s vitamin E-infused formula, which adds tons of hydration to the lips without making them feel sticky.
One reviewer gushed, “I love this. The color isn’t crazy, and it makes my lips feel soft. Not sticky at all. Typically, any lipstick or lip products make my lips peel, but this doesn’t. Very happy with it!” Another claimed their obsession with the shade runs so deep they’ve stockpiled tubes, writing, “I have purchased no less than 20 tubes of this in the shade Happy … It’s literally perfect. It’s also cute with the red little heart center, and it’s super moisturizing. Obsessed.”
For a quarter of the price, shoppers say e.l.f. Hydrating Core Lip Shine in Happy delivers everything NARS Dolce Vita lovers adored — from the sheer, kissable color to the ultra-hydrating formula. Consider this your heads-up to snag one for yourself (or ten, we won’t judge!)
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