BEAUTY NEWS: NARS Cosmetics Launces Skin Care Line

Any skincare fanatics out there?! Well NarsSkin nine-product skin-care collection is here to save you....literally! The brand's cosmetic line has been very successful over the years so it's ideal that they are now offering original skin-care formulas that focus on light-reflecting properties with anti-aging benefits. If your looking for immaculate skin then you need NarsSkin in your life because they can give you that healthy glow that helps makeup last from a.m. to p.m. which is a win-win in my book! The nine-product line includes the following: Optimal Brightening Concentrate, $72 for 1 oz.; Gentle Cream Cleanser, $29 for 4.25 oz.; Purifying Foam Cleanser, $29 for 4.9 oz.; Double Refining Exfoliator, $34 for 2.8 oz.; Multi-Action Hydrating Toner, $32 for 6.7 oz.; Total Replenishing Eye Cream, $55 for 0.52 oz.; Luminous Moisture Cream, $62 for 1.7 oz.; Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free Moisturizer, $58 for 1.8 oz., and Aqua Gel Luminous Mask, $39 for 2.6 oz.

Look for the NarsSkin products to be available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue next month :)

NAIL FILES: Thakoon for NARS Nail Collection

It's officially SPRING, although lately it feels like Summer but nonetheless it's time to re-up on those nail polishes ladies! This season it's all about going bright & bold so be sure to check out the Thakoon for NARS nail polish collection, inspired by the designer’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Francois Nars has partnered with Thakoon Panichgul to develop a limited edition, six-shade nail collection. For the collection, Thakoon was inspired by the vibrant colors found in Indian spice markets. Are you loving the colors? I know I do, especially the bright yellow! The collection will be available for purchase on May 1, 2012 at narscosmetics.com for $18 each.

Lal Mirchi – Mandarin red

Anardana – Azalea pink
Ratin Jot – Orchid purple
Amchoor – Bright yellow
Kutki – Powder blue
Koliary – Cyan blue

BEAUTY: NARS Spring 2012 Collection

 The Spring 2012 Collection, created by Founder and Creative Director François Nars, stars a mix of bright and playful colors balanced with rich, saturated hues. Nars chose to photograph model Ginta Lapina for the spring campaign, explaining, “Her delicate features and classic beauty made her an ideal fit for a collection that’s at once fresh and fierce.”

To achieve the makeup look in the campaign image, Ginta’s skin was made radiant with Santa Fe Sheer Glow Foundation and set with Eden Loose Powder to create an Immaculate Complexion. Next, Zen Blush was applied to the hollow of the cheek and blended toward the temple for contour; Gaiety Blush was brushed onto the apple of the cheeks for a pop of color.

After prepping with Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Lhasa Single Eyeshadow was blended onto Ginta’s lids, extending the color to the upper inner corner of the eye. Her brow bone was highlighted with Albatross Highlighting Blush before Dark Rite Soft Touch Shadow Pencil was swiped across the upper lash line. It was further defined with Rue Saint-Honoré Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner; a winged effect was created in the outer corner. The lower lash was lined with the same pencil and gently smudged. Brows were defined with Blondie Single Eyeshadow; lashes were curled, then brushed with two coats of Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara. Lips were lined and filled in with Amazon Lipliner Pencil, then topped with Valparaíso Pure Matte Lipstick and Misbehave Lip Gloss for shine. The look was completed with Écume Nail Polish on the nails.

via: Temptalia

Available Friday, January 13th, 2012 at www.narscosmetics.com

Beauty News: NARS Summer 2011 Collection

via: Temptalia

NARS Summer 2011 Collection
The Summer 2011 Collection is a range of warm, sophisticated, shimmering shades, punctuated with shots of vivid, nature-defying color. Eyes are washed in icy sea foam, silver-green and frozen turquoise. Lips are infused with mandarin orange gloss and hot pink matte color. The look is finished with nails in bold sunflower yellow or matte opaque white for a modern, edgy effect that’s strictly NARS.



Trio Eyeshadow ($45.00)

• Cap Ferrat Icy sea form, silver green, icy turquoise (Limited Edition)

Duo Eyeshadow ($33.00)

• Dogon Metallic taupe with icy green sheen and charcoal black (Limited Edition)
• Exotic Dance Metallic white with silver sheen and metallic gold (Limited Edition)

Soft Touch Shadow Pencil ($24.00)

• Queen Modern citrus gold glitter (Limited Edition)

Lipgloss ($24.00)

• Wonder Shiny, sheer mandarin orange with pink and gold shimmer (Permanent)

Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($24.00)

• Bolero Pink cantaloupe (Permanent)

Pure Matte Lipstick ($25.00)

• Carthage Matte, hot pink (Permanent)

Lipstick ($24.00)

• Mayflower Sheer raspberry with shimmer (Permanent)

Blush ($27.00)

• New Order Soft pink with gold and silver shimmer (Permanent)

Nail Lacquer ($17.00)

• Ecume Opaque white (Limited Edition)
• Kismet Metallic sunflower (Limited Edition)

Available beginning April 15th via:  http://www.narscosmetics.com/