Beauty enthusiasts and make-up lovers rejoiced last month when the news dropped that NARS Cosmetics will be opening its doors at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Until now, those who have been converted to become NARS addicts could only get their fix across the border in Singapore or Thailand. To appease us as we impatiently wait for the official launch of the NARS store in November, the NARS Malaysia team had thrown a small party last Friday for the who’s who of the beauty and fashion industry. We were of course invited to play around with some NARS products and to experience a makeover by NARS make-up artists from the region.
That night, KL’s hottest dining spot Troika Sky Dining on the 23rd floor of The Troika was decked in black to match NARS’ black-and-white logo. A corner was set up to display a variety of NARS products, and helpful make-up artists were on the spot to answer questions about the brand. Although we only had a few items to test that were brought down especially for the pre-launch party, we’ve already determined some NARS must-haves that we want to purchase at the store in November! A few favourites were the matte lipsticks – NARS is famously known for the vibrant colours of its lippies -, the Radiant Cream Compact foundation which leaves your skin absolutely flawless, and the brand’s own skincare range, NARSskin. In attendance were TV personality and former beauty queen Elaine Daly who hosted the event, supermodel Amber Chia, local stars such as the Chong sisters and star DJ of the night, Goldfish.
While it was still pretty much hush-hush about the price point of NARS products in Malaysia, we’ve got an introduction on some of the range that will be available towards the end of the year. Read on and start saving up for a huge splurge at the soon-to-be-opened NARS store!
Lips
NARS’ trademark Lipsticks consist of a wide range of shades and new explorations in the lip category. From his first collection of 12 lipsticks, there are now Pure Matte Lipsticks, Larger Than Life Glosses, Lip Glosses, Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatments and more.
Eyes
The collection of eye colours comes in different hues, finishes and formulas – it’s like a playground of colour creation to give you any desired look, whether subtle or outrageous. Eyeshadows are available as singles and duos, and you can pair them with Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliners, Eyeliner Stylos, Soft Touch Shadow Pencils, Eyeliner Pencils, Brow Perfector, Brow Gel, and Larger Than Life Mascaras.
Complexion
NARS foundations are formulated to deliver sheer, buildable coverage for an easy make-up application. Apart from Radian Cream Compact Foundation, liquid foundations available in two formulas (sheer matte and sheer glow), other products are also available to give you a flawless finish: Powder Foundation, Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF30/PA+++, Light Reflecting Pressed and Loose Powders.
Multi-Use
An iconic invention by Francois Nars, The Multiple is a multi-purpose colour stick for eyes, cheek and lips. Other multi-use products include: the Illuminator which can be applied on bare skin, mixed with foundation and worn over or under make-up, and Body Glow, a blend of Monoi de Tahiti oil combined with a rich chocolate shimmer that leaves skin moisturized, lightly fragranced and aglow.
Kabuki Artisan Brushes
Kabuki Artisan Brushes are made through a combination of modern concept and traditional Japanese culture. Superior black goat hair is used as it’s known for its softness and strength. Once you’ve tried the Botan, Ita and Yachiyo Brushes, you’ll probably never let go of them in your everyday make-up application.
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