Nars is one of the world’s most iconic beauty brands. Known for its incredible pigmentation, signature matt black packaging, and tongue-in-cheek names, the brand has taken over the beauty world in only 26 years of existence.
The brainchild of French Makeup Artist Francis Nars, the company was pioneered to encourage individuality and self-expression. What started as a collection of 12 lipsticks quickly turned into 600 different products in 50 categories including blusher, highlighter and foundations that’ll be found in every makeup gurus kitbag around the world. Below is our roundup of celebrity and cult favorites to get your hands on in time for summer.
Soft Matte Complete Concealer
This concealer is seriously multi-tasking. Its collagen-boosting, non-drying, and formulated with vitamins A, C, and E which will help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles whilst replenishing the skin. It will cover a multitude of sins from a long weekend and leave you with a soft matt finish. Selena Gomez and Emily Ratajkowski are major fans of this pot, and they always look flawless. We see no coincidence here.
Sheer Glow Foundation
A staple cult classic, you’d be pressed not to find this foundation in a makeup artist’s kitbag or backstage photoshoot. The formula is very versatile, you can either create a sheer tinted moisturizer look or build it up for more medium coverage. Apply by warming the product up in your hands and apply with a finger to watch the product melt into your skin. Gigi and Bella Hadid’s makeup artist told W that it’s the go-to for that ‘no makeup’ makeup look.
Laguna Bronzer
A bronzer you will constantly run back to. The velvety texture and smooth powder will melt effortlessly into your skin for maximum bendability. Apply with a fluffy brush over temples, cheeks and chin for that ‘I’ve just spent a fortnight in the Caribbean kind of glow. Rita Ora and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s makeup artist, Kathy Jeung, carries it on everywhere.
Euphoria Face Dew
The new kid on the block, this is a limited edition to NARS’ award-winning arsenal. If you looking for that ‘glass skin’ look and unparalleled level of glow minus the sparkle, this one will be a staple in your makeup bag. Use fingers to apply in a stippling motion onto the highpoints of the face for a gleam like no other.
Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl
An unapologetically bright color that is somewhere between classic red and pink – this is Taylor Swift’s go-to lipstick. Hailed by the brand as the ‘most velvety matte your lips are likely to experience.’ the high-performing formula certainly does what it set out to do by being bold, long-lasting and pigment-rich. A beautiful color to wear this summer.
Words By Rosina Findlay
