NARS cosmetics is a French cosmetics and skincare company founded by make-up artist and photographer François Nars in 1994. The cosmetics line began with twelve lipsticks sold at Barneys New York. Since then, NARS has created various multi-use beauty products and is now a subsidiary of Shiseido. NARS mainly sells in department stores in about 30 countries including the Americas, Europe, Japan and Southeast Asia. NARS has an Orgasm Collection which includes powder blush, liquid blush, loose powder, lip gloss, lipstick, lip balm, multiple-use cream sticks, illuminators, full vinyl lip lacquer, and nail polish. NARS lifetime of achievements as a revolutionary makeup artist, photographer, and creative visionary has left a permanent mark on the fashion and beauty industries worldwide, earning him the renowned Ordre national de la legion D'honneur (national order of the legion of honour) in 2016. Ingredients are synthetic fluorphlogopite, silica, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, glycerin, squalane, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, polysorbate 80, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, carrageenan, xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, maris aqua (sea water), ascophyllum nodosum (ascophyllum nodosum extract), magnesium silicate, tocopheryl acetate, phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, tin oxide, mica, titanium dioxide (ci 77891), iron oxides (ci 77491). How to use suggests when using for the first time, swirl #10 Powder Brush multiple times on the surface to soften the powder. Dip brush into powder then tap off excess. Apply to the face using circular motions starting in the center of the face and working outwards until blended.
- Setting powder locks your makeup in place with a weightless finish that is undetectable on skin
- Luxurious, cult-favorite formula applies evenly, blends effortlessly, and enhances the look of foundation
- Photo-friendly formula uses Photochromatic technology to adjust to new sources of light, so skin looks perfect on camera
- Helps to regulate shine throughout the day, making it ideal for mid-day touch ups
- Creates a soft-focus effect by optically fading fine lines, wrinkles and pores