
Nars concealer skin#
When I first started out, it was hard to find colours that truly matched my skin tone. I didn't want to create a makeup line for one ethnic group-it had to be multiethnic."Īdditionally, when Nars's 2019 brand ambassador, Naomi Campbell, was asked "What is it like to work with François?" she said, "He is a true artist, not just a makeup artist. I feel that makeup is universal and should apply to everybody.

When creating shades, I follow my instincts and use everything I've learned over the years. "I believe the brand has stayed true to its roots because of that. "I started the brand because I was frustrated with not being able to find the best makeup or the best colours," recalls Nars. Indeed, diversity was integral to Nars's founder, makeup artist and photographer François Nars's vision when he launched the brand in 1994. At present, there are 30 gorgeous tones to choose from. An average of eight concealers are sold every 60 seconds in the U.S., and, in August this year, the concealer reached position #2 with the UK NPD rankings.Īside from brilliant coverage and a feather-light formula, another selling point of this concealer is its shade range. However, it seems we're not alone in our adoration. Influencers Amira Khan, Chloe Plumstead, and Karina Marriott each professed their love for Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer. While I always knew it was special, it wasn't until recently that I realised just how iconic Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer has become.Ī few weeks ago, I reached out to some of my industry friends to find out which makeup they use most regularly, and there was one product that kept coming up. If anything, I find the formula to be even more amiable with my developing complexion. Even though my skin is less firm and fine lines have started to appear around my peepers, Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer gives me the same jolt of confidence as it did when I was 24. Even in natural light, my dark circles appeared to melt away under its protection.įast-forward seven years and I'm still hooked. Unlike the cakey concealers that were commonplace, Nars's Radiant Creamy Concealer was smooth and easy to apply, without forgoing on coverage. "It's like a soft veil," one colleague exclaimed. Smears were applied to the backs of hands, then delicately patted under eyes with fingertips. I was working on the InStyle digital desk at the time, and when samples of the concealer landed on our desks, mass hysteria broke out. They’re $30 each and coming to NARS counters in January 2017.I first started using Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in 2013-the year it launched. I’m wearing Macadamia under my eyes in this video and Ginger on my cheeks and around my mouth.
Nars concealer full#
They’re full coverage, stay out of my fine lines and blur my pores. Antioxidant Daily Defense delivers a cocktail of Vitamin A, C and E for environmental defense.”

Hyaluronic acid helps to hydrate, soften and plump the skin for a healthier-looking complexion. Collagen-boosting peptides smooth and reduce the appearances of wrinkles and pores. Resists settling into fine lines and pores. Advanced powders created with a unique, interwoven structure lay flat while staying connected for the highest level of coverage with the lightest touch.

Instantly transforms the look of skin to help blur imperfections. Optimal Diffusion Powder helps maximize light diffusion with spherical surface powders designed to absorb and refract light with a powerful optical effect. “NARS’ highest coverage concealer yet delivers natural natural-looking coverage in an oil-free cream formula that blurs, concealers and smooths imperfections with its soft-focus smoothing complex. 16 shades, permanent, $30, available January 1 at NARS boutiques and onlineĬhantilly (true ivory shade for a light complexion), Vanilla (tiny cast of pink or a light complexion), Creme Brulee (fair with a light pink undertone), Cannelle (light with a peachy undertone), Honey (warm peach for a light to medium complexion), Custard (yellow tone for a light to medium complexion), Macadamia (medium with a peachy undertone), Ginger (golden undertone for a medium complexion), Biscuit (medium dark natural balance of pink and yellow undertones), Caramel (medium dark yellow and golden undertones), Chestnut (medium with a pink undertone), Amande (medium dark with golden olive undertones), Hazelnut (medium dark with a warm red undertone), Cafe (dark shade with warm red undertones), Cacao (dark shade with deep golden brown undertones), Dark Coffee (dark brown with an olive undertone)
