with super matte, shimmering, and latex-effect shades), and Sheer Glow Foundation (which lends skin a satinlike finish). If you are after something a bit lighter, try the Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser, which boasts a light coverage and has an SPF of 30+. A personal favourite that always sits in my makeup bag is the Radiant Creamy Concealer, which withstands the summer heat as well as the cold winds of winter. This product is long-wearing and hydrating, and it won’t crack as the hours go by.
WHO USES NARS? NARS is a firm favourite at Big Four catwalks. It is also part of the ample makeup collections of stars and celebrities from Los Angeles, New York, and beyond. Just a few who have voiced their passion for some of the brand’s products include Kim K, Meghan Markle, and Emma Stone.
WHICH PRODUCTS ARE NARS BEST KNOWN FOR? Unlike brands like Anastasia Beverly Hills (known for its vibrant shades) or Urban Decay (famed for its nude-hued palettes), NARS cannot be pigeonholed in terms of colour. It has both neutral, everyday-focused palettes, as well as dazzlingly bright cheek palettes, lipsticks, and eyeshadows. One product range it is particularly renowned for is its highlighters. Products such as The Orgasm Blush, which is a blushhighlighter hybrid, show that shimmer and glow can be added directly to the
cheeks, not only to areas of the face you wish to highlight. NARS reports that it sells two Orgasm blush products every minute across the globe. Sounds like a pretty good reason to get your hands on one ASAP!
WHAT ARE NARS’ BIGGEST SELLERS? Just a few of NARS’ most iconic products are the Climax Extreme Mascara (a voluminising mascara that adds length and volume to lashes without clumping up), Extra Effects Eyeshadow Palette (a 12-tone palette
NARS AND ETHICS NARS is not vegan-friendly as a result of Shiseido’s decision to expand to the Chinese market. However, the brand has formally stated that it is against animal testing and it is committed and actively working to advance alternative testing methods. “We are proud to support the Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS), a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of advancing non-animal methods in China and around the world,” says a spokesperson for the brand. i www.narscosmetics.es
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