Being a makeup artist I use many different products to achieve a particular look. A smoky eye or a simple, natural eye can easily take more than five products. With so many products on the market today we may even think using copious amounts of makeup will make us more beautiful. What about using one makeup product for color and detail? This was something I had never done and was up for the challenge!
While researching, I came across a NARS campaign with Alek Wek and Naomi Campbell from 2000. I was inspired by the simplicity in the use of one color. NARS kept the makeup clean and in a sepia tone. This one color truly enhanced Alek and Naomi’s natural beauty. I wanted to do an updated version of this concept using one product for the eyes and lips and let my model’s natural beauty shine through.
For my One with NARS makeup challenge, I used NARS Hot Sand Illuminator on her skin for a natural and dewy finish. NARS Persia Matte Eyeshadow, a burnt orange, was the one product I used for color and detail. On the lids, I applied the color heavier towards the lashes and then blended it out with Sigma’s Blending Brush. After applying a lip balm, I used MAC’s Shader Brush to apply the same product to her lips.
Have you ever used one product for a makeup look? I’d love to hear about it in the comments below.
Makeup and Creative Direction: Renée Loiz, Photographer: Nancy Neil, Wardrobe Stylist: Laura Kinsinger, Dress: Rachel Craven Textiles, Model: Nikia Phoenix
This is fabulous and of course, Naomi and Alek are inspiring muses. I love what your color selection. Your model is pretty and fresh! I like to do the same thing with bronzer. If I’m using powder, I like to add structure to the face by sweeping into the hair line and beneath the cheek bones, popping a bit more on the apples. If working with a cream, I would wash on the eyelids and press into the cheeks, with maybe a touch on the lips. Thanks for sharing! This is fabulous. Xo
Thanks for your comments and great tips Drisana!
This is stunning!
Thank you Candice!
I also like their lipstick. They make beautiful nude shades.
I do like urban decay for eye makeup. Recently I’ve been using Nyx. Far more economical than urban decay but same staying power.
NYX has really good makeup, especially their matte liquid lipsticks. They are staples in my kit. Have you tried them, Esther?
Have not tried the matte liquid lipsticks. Are they sticky? My concern with lipgloss or liquid lipsticks is always the stickiness factor. I don’t like that at all.
The NYX matte liquid lipsticks aren’t sticky at all. Once you apply, it dries on the lips. Also, NARS carries matte lip pencils and matte tubes of lipstick. I prefer the matte pencils. They stay on great and feel very smooth on the lips, no stickiness either. Give them a try and let me know what you think.
Love Nars products ! I use eyeshadow by myself. It is always stay well !
NARS is one of my favorite makeup lines and I agree, Sayuri, their eyeshadow has great staying power!
Beautiful!! I’m so impressed with your work. Can’t wait to hear how your trial with Beautycounter products went 🙂
Thank you Krystal! My Beautycounter review is in the works and will be showing up on my blog very soon!