NARS: The Makeup of “˜08

Among the many brands to choose from today, we surprisingly didn’t have too difficult a time choosing our favorite pick of the year. With enticing shades such as Orgasm, Sin, Female Trouble and Fire Down Below, NARS has continued to stay on our radar season after season.

Lipstick and gloss are key products in any collection. We know the importance of shade variety and staying power for Angelenos. Formulated with Vitamin E, NARS’ lipsticks come in three formulations ““ semi-matte, satin and sheer ““ and stay on well after drinks & hors d’oeuvres. For the perfect holiday red, try Kiss for a red and copper shimmer or Fire Down Below for a deep blood red. If you’re partial to gloss, try Misbehave alone or as a finishing touch to any red or brown lipstick.

Although we also love the shadows and pencils from NARS, we can’t get enough of the blush and bronzers. The Multiple stick isn’t a new product but the all-in-one ease of it keeps it a staple in our makeup bags. Dabbed onto eyelids or blended into cheeks, the cream-to-powder formula adds sexy sheen to wherever we need it. Although Orgasm is the most universally popular, we’re partial to South Beach and Maui.

From cotton candy pink to a shimmering bronzed rose, the NARS blush collection has a shade for all skin tones. This soft sheer pressed powder can be applied in different layers for varied depths of color in desired areas of the face.

Keeping in time with the season, NARS palettes are always welcome gifts. But when shopping for yourself, and we always suggest that you do, take time to try on a variety of hues. With a collection that encourages personal expression with pristine formulas, there is a perfect shade to be found for everyone.

NARS is available at Barneys New York, Beverly Hills.