Editing the Makeup that Goes Into Your Bathroom

There's a fun article by "Into The Gloss" in which the reader gets to look into NARS National makeup artist Francelle Daly's intimate at home makeup behaviour.
One thing that caught my eye is how Francelle edits what makeup goes into her bathroom.  Many bloggers have huge collections that surround them at a makeup table or area and in contrast I like how Francelle selected a few items and laid them out in a simple tray in the bathroom; keeping the bulk of the makeup elsewhere.  I also really liked the look of the clear glass brush container that she used round stones to hold the brushes in - tidy, earthy, serene, and stylish.

Full article: http://intothegloss.com/2011/06/francelle-daly-nars-national-makeup-artist/

Today's Makeup Look 30 - Summer Makeup

Inspiration and guidance from NARS' Director of Global Artistry:

"Summer is the time to be more experimental and playful. You're wearing more colour in your clothing, so add it to your makeup, as well. Even if you're the type to wear neutrals, try gold and copper, as well as brown. Try colour in your eyeliner or on your eyelids." James Boehmer, 2011.

Q: If you only have 5 minutes to do your makeup?

"It all starts with the skin. Spend time on making sure you take care of it. Then use a sheer foundation and concealer. And add one thing — eyeliner, mascara or lipstick." James Boehmer, 2011.

Full interview is published in the Denver Post online:
http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_18218223

NARS Wins 17 InStyle “Best Beauty Buys” Awards!

1. Best Overall Powder Blush
2. Best Overall Highlighter
3. Best Overall Eyeshadow
4. Best Overall Lipstick
5. Best Red Nail Polish- Jungle Red
6. Best Blush for Fair Skin- Orgasm Blush
7. Best Lipstick for Fair Skin- Bangkok Pure Matte Lipstick
8. Best Lip Gloss for Fair Skin- Turkish Delight Lip Gloss
9. Best Blush for Light Skin- Orgasm Blush
10. Best Bronzer for Light Skin- Laguna Bronzing Powder
11. Best Lipstick for Light Skin- Dolce Vita Lipstick
12. Best Lip Laquer- Chelsea Girls Lip Laquer
13. Best Blush for Olive Skin- Super Orgasm Blush
14. Best Lipstick for Olive Skin- Honolulu Honey Lipstick
15. Best Lip Gloss for Olive Skin- Turkish Delight Lip Gloss
16. Best Eye Shadow for Dark Skin- Mekong Single Eyeshadow
17. Best Bronzer for dark Skin- Casino

Makeup Your Mind - Express Yourself

Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself is the sequel to François Nars' first makeup how-to book released in 2001.  The new book is described as "like a cookbook: I'm [François] sharing how a recipe is made." Unlike the earlier book, this one will feature 60 non-models.  It's available now on Amazon for a great price!

Check out the May issue of MarieClaire for a sneak peak of the Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself book, including 2 detailed looks.

NARS Summer Collection 2011 - Fabulous!

NARS Summer 2011 Collection is available now online!

image credit:  http://charhadas.com/ideas/14965-tendencias-maquillaje-primavera-verano-2011-nars

The Original 12 NARS Lipsticks

Curious as to what were the "perfectly edited" twelve lipsticks that François Nars first marketed to Barney's in 1994?
I was. :-)

Original 12 NARS Cosmetics lipsticks:

1. Honolulu Honey - flesh toned beige
2. Blonde Venus - cool natural beige
3. Funny Face - fuschia
4. Heatwave - orange red
5. Scarlet Empress - jewel toned blue-red
6. Trans Siberian - ruby rose
7. Morocco - warm cinnamon with a touch of pink
8. Casablanca - full-bodied coral
9. Red Lizard - full powered red
10. Shanghai Express - warm brick red
11. Jungle Red - bright red
12. Transeurope Express - deep rose

... Joan made me do it.

Cosmetics and Allergies

Re: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com website earlier blogged about.

I want to point out a few observations that I made and to give NARS kudos for being so upfront about their ingredients.

Just Sayin':

Estee Lauder owns/manufactures the following brands: 

Aramis, Aveda, Beautiful, Bobbi Brown, Bumble and Bumble, Clinique, Creme de la Mer, Donna Karan,Estée Lauder, Go Bronze, Idealist Daily, Jo Malone, La Mer, MAC, Michael Kors, Origins, Prescriptives, Rodan and Fields, Tommy Hilfiger, Tuscany, White Linen, YOUTH DEW, MACpro

Of all of those brands only 124 products are listed and they have a whopping 714 ingredients spectrum.  Only a measly 2 products have ingredients disclosed for MAC and none are disclosed for MACpro.  Not helpful and makes me curious as to what is being hidden.

NARS Cosmetics is owned by Shiseido. However François Nars is the founder and the ever-present creative director.

Looking at only NARS-specific products there are 187 products listed including the new Velvet Matte lip pencils and together the broad spectrum of NARS skin care and NARS makeup products contain no more than 236 ingredients; fully disclosed.