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Zoe Saldana Oscars 2010 Makeup by NARS Cosmetics

Zoe Saldana wears NARS Enchanted Cream Blush to the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.

NARS Cosmetics worked with celebrity makeup artist Vera Steimberg to create the makeup look for Zoe Saldana at the 2010 Oscars. NARS’ NEW Enchanted Cream Blush was key in creating Zoe’s look along with many other products from the upcoming NARS Summer 2010 Collection.

“We wanted to achieve a sexy and sophisticated look while keeping it balanced with her dress. With luminous skin and neutral-glossed lips, I was able to really focus on her beautiful almond-shaped eyes.” -Vera Steimberg for NARS Cosmetics.

Zoe Saldana wore the following NARS products to achieve a fresh and luminous effect:

· Orgasm Illuminator

Jennifer Lopez Oscars 2010 Makeup by NARS Cosmetics

Jennifer Lopez wears NARS Enchanted Cream Blush to the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.

NARS Cosmetics worked with celebrity makeup artist Matthew Vanleeuween to create the makeup look for Jennifer Lopez. NARS’ NEW Enchanted Cream Blush was key in creating Jennifer’s look along with many other products from the upcoming NARS Summer 2010 Collection.

“Based on her dress, I wanted to create an ethereal movie-star look. I kept the cheekbones high and highlighted with the NARS Enchanted Cream Blush for a soft and supportive look.” –Matthew Vanleeuween for NARS Cosmetics

Jennifer Lopez wore the following NARS products to achieve a soft, yet radiant look:

Orgasm illuminator
Enchanted Cream Blush (NEW for Summer 2010; try Gueule de Nuit Cream Blush for a similar effect)

Desire Blush
Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base (NEW for Summer 2010, Available May 1st)

3.1 phillip lim Men’s Fall 2010 Makeup

NARS Cosmetics created the makeup look at the 3.1 phillip lim Men’s AW2010 show.

INSPIRATION: Bringing wild into the city. “I wanted the makeup to have a sense of moving forward. The phillip lim man is sure of himself and never looks back,” said designer Phillip Lim.

LOOK: “The look is elegant and modern” said Itsuki about the look. “The skin is very clean, the brows are handsomely defined and the eyes have a very light definition.”

Here is how to get the makeup look with NARS Cosmetics:

NARS Fall Winter 2010 Trend Report: Marc Jacobs

New York Fashion Week Fall Winter 2010: NARS Cosmetics created the makeup look at the Marc Jacobs AW2010 show.

INSPIRATION: “I was inspired by the film La Vie des Autres. I wanted the models to have a dirty look as if the hair and makeup had been slept in,” said designer Marc Jacobs, who specifically requested Barbarella lipstick to be used on the models’ lips.

LOOK: “This look is what you’d see on a girl from the East Village or St. Germain des Pres-an existentialist with a modern twist,” said NARS Cosmetics Founder and Creative Director François Nars whose application technique included using his fingers to achieve the faded effect. “These girls are sexy and cool. Their makeup looks dirty and worn out as if it has been on all night but still translates beautifully on the runway.”

NARS Fall Winter 2010 Trend Report: 3.1 phillip lim

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2010: NARS Cosmetics created the makeup look at the 3.1 phillip lim AW2010 show.

INSPIRATION: Disco-punk. “This is a youthful, rebellious look that exudes a strong sense of confidence. Energy radiates within the girls through their makeup with eyes that have a bit of a rock and roll feel,” said designer Phillip Lim whose inspiration stemmed from an image of Blondie’s Debbie Harry.

LOOK: “This look has many layers,” said NARS lead artist Lisa Butler. “The eyes are punchy and edgy while the skin was kept healthy and glowing. The lips are a soft, sheer pink for the elegant punk-rock princess style that Phillip was looking for.”

Molly Sims Makeup Look

Molly Sims Wears NEW NARS Orgasm Illuminator: On January 27, Molly Sims attended the ‘Unforgettable Evening’ event to benefit EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund. NARS International Lead Stylist Uzo used the Orgasm Illuminator to give Molly an amazing lit-from-within glow. “Molly best represents that Los Angeles ‘girl next-door look’. The Orgasm Illuminator was the perfect product to keep her skin looking fresh and polished.” says Uzo about Molly’s makeup.

GET THE LOOK:
Aside from the new Orgasm Illuminator, Uzo used the below products to complete Molly Sims makeup look.

COMPLEXION:
NARS Barcelona Sheer Glow Foundation
NARS Orgasm Illuminator (on cheeks and forehead for added illumination)
Laguna Bronzer
Desire Blush

Christina Aguilera at the 2010 Golden Globes

GET THE LOOK: Christina Aguilera wears NARS makeup at the 67th Golden Globe Awards. The Look & Inspiration: “I wanted to create a soft natural look on Christina to compliment her gown and new haircut,” said Kristofer Buckle for NARS Cosmetics. “Her dress choice was a beautiful pastel peach with silver. I didn’t want the look to fight with her gown. The final look is chic and seamless, with a earthy colored smokey eye and glowing skin.”

Below is Kristofer’s step-by-step makeup tutorial on how to to recreate Christina’s makeup look:

Complexion
· Use the Balancing Moisture Lotion and apply the Makeup Primer as a base
· Apply Firming Foundation and set with Pressed Powder

Julianna Margulies at the 2010 Golden Globes

GET THE LOOK: Award Winner Julianna Margulies Wears NARS Makeup at the 2010 Golden Globes!

The Look: “Julianna has such beautiful skin and a gorgeous beaming smile, that I wanted to keep the colors subdued and let her natural skintone shine through,” said Kristofer Buckle for NARS Cosmetics. “I didn’t want to use too much color because it might have taken away from her. I wanted it to be all about Julianna so I focused on highlighting her skin by encouraging shine and glow.”

Below is Kristofer’s makeup tutorial to recreate Julianna’s look:

Complexion:

· Using fingers apply Orgasm Illuminator (NEW for Spring 2010) down the center of the nose, across cheekbones, and on the apples of the cheeks
· Apply Firming Foundation all over face, mixing in with the Orgasm Illuminator
· Re-apply Orgasm Illuminator over the entire complexion to encourage shine [Kristofer’s tip: “I used the Flat Concealer Brush to apply the Orgasm Illuminator on top of the foundation creating high gleam.”]

NARS 15X15 Book: Sneak Peek

Amber Valletta as Catherine Deneuve wearing Belle de Jour Lipstick

Supermodel Amber Valletta has walked hundreds of runways, appeared on countless covers, and has been the face of Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein and Versace. She has also appeared in many films such as What Lies Beneath, The Family Man, and Hitch, and works internationally to raise awareness about the dangers of mercury in our waters. She appears as legendary French model and actress Catherine Deneuve in her most iconic role as a housewife turned prostitute in 1967’s Belle de Jour. She wears Belle de Jour Lipstick, a demure sheer beige. “I really wanted to use Belle de Jour—it’s one of my favorite shades and perfect for this fun, young interpretation of Catherine Deneuve,” says François. Proceeds to benefit The Friendly House.

Daphne Guinness in Modern Edwardian wearing Night Breed Single Eyeshadow

Daphne Guinness is a style icon, socialite, heiress, film producer and fashion designer, and a regular fixture in the most exclusive front rows. She has a legendary haute couture collection, impeccable taste, and never disappoints fashion critics. She appears in modern, glittering metallic Edwardian clothing, hat, and a mixture of Erickson Beamon and her own jewelry. “This look is so Daphne—very sultry, very sexy, very evening—so daring. Daphne can pull anything off—she’s such an inspiration,” says François. She wears the Night Breed Single Eyeshadow, a black with silver glitter hue that can be worn sheer or layered as it is here—perfect for creating a little drama. Proceeds to benefit Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Services.

Marc Jacobs as China Machado wearing Dovima Nail Polish

American fashion designer Marc Jacobs knows a thing or two about icons. He is as famous for his unusual and ingenious choice of models and collaborative partnerships as he is for his stirring designs—at both his eponymous fashion house and at Louis Vuitton, where he serves as Creative Director. He appears as 1960s supermodel China Machado in a photograph taken by legendary photographer Richard Avedon, who has always been an inspiration to François. “China is wearing bright red polish in her 1959 photo, so I wanted Marc to do the same—plus he’s always up for anything,” says François. Marc wears Dovima Nail Polish, named for one of Avedon’s favoritemodels—a very modern, very sophisticated bold tomato red. Proceeds to benefit amfar.

Naomi Campbell as an Iconic Supermodel wearing Taj Mahal Blush

Naomi Campbell was an overnight sensation when she began her career in the mid-eighties, changing the face of the industry as the first black model to appear on the covers of French, British, and Japanese Vogue. She was famously filmed for George Michael’s Freedom ’90 video, as well as for Madonna’s Erotica video, and has appeared on over 100 magazine covers. She is a supermodel in the truest sense. Naomi is the epitome of glamour in an Olivier Theyskens for Nina Ricci dress, and Taj Mahal Blush, a burnt orange with shimmer. “Naomi is one of the most iconic symbols of beauty today, and I wanted to use a makeup color that would show this by name and by hue. It’s a bright shade, but sheer, so it looks very natural and yet, ultra-glam—just like her,” says François. Proceeds to benefit White Ribbon Alliance.

NARS Holiday Makeup Collection 2009

This Holiday season, NARS wraps up the year and its 15th Anniversary with a color collection offering shades that are deep and bold with festive shimmer – ideal for designing a look that is both sophisticated and sultry.

“For the holidays, I think it’s a great time to feel beautiful and sexy…with a little bit of movie star attitude,” says François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics.

NARS SOFT TOUCH SHADOW PENCIL – $24: Sure to be a favorite for the holidays, the soft touch shadow pencil is a new addition to the NARS product line that offers a convenient delivery system and multi-purpose formula. Available in three playful shades:

Goddess: A cool, divinely ethereal, glistening pink champagne that’s worthy of worship.