Runway Beauty
Runway Beauty
NARS Cosmetics was backstage at Chris Benz creating the beauty look for their Spring/Summer 2009 Collection. Check it out, then try it out for yourself!
SHOW: Chris Benz
LEAD ARTIST: Ayako, NARS International Makeup Director
INSPIRATION: "I call this look the Innocent Revolutionary," said Ayako, who was inspired by the bright hues of the collection. "I wanted to use a vivid color palette that would complement the collection and give the girls a fresh, innocent look with an edge."
GET THE LOOK:
Face
-Apply NARS Firming Foundation where needed, to cover skin imperfections
-Using The Multiple in Orgasm and apply to cheeks
-Apply a small amount of NARS Loose Powder to entire face to set the base
-With NARS Blush Brush, blend both sides of Duo Blush in Hungry Heart (new for Spring 2009), sweeping across entire cheek
Eyes
-Apply a generous amount of NARS Concealer to entire eyelid, to help color stick
-Apply NARS Highlighting Blush Powder in Albatross to entire lid, extending up to eyebrows
-Press NARS Single Eyeshadow in Night Sun (new for Spring 2009) over entire lid and up to brow, letting gold particles fall down onto cheeks
-With NARS Eyebrow Pencils, fill in brows for a soft finish
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Lips
-Apply a small amount of NARS Concealer to lip
-Use Lipliner Pencil in Fantasia to tone down lip color
-Apply NARS Lip Gloss in Sweet Revenge (new for Spring 2009) to entire lip
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