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If you've read my blog for a while you'll know that Nars is one of, if not my fave, makeup brand. I love the whole look and feel of the packaging, it doesn't feel as luxurious or lavish as YSL or Charlotte Tilburry, but it's just got something about it. And, most importantly I love the products ha! I'm yet to find a product I dislike or am even unsure of. I don't have a huge Nars collection but what I do have I use all the time!

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation
This is my fave Nars product and my fave foundation. It's not sheer and it's not that glowy (despite the name) but it gives a beautiful skin-like finish to the skin, whilst still giving medium to full, and definitely buildable, coverage! The shade Mont Blanc is also the best match to my natural, untanned skin that i've found. A must try if you haven't already.

Nars Bronzer- Laguna
What a classic! I remember back in the old YouTube and Blogging days this was talked about so much. Pretty much everyone had it. I dreamt of trying it for years but I couldn't justify spending that much on a bronzer when I was a teenager- it still makes me squirm, hence the reason i'm running desperately low on it! With just a hint of shimmer, it gives a lovely tanned finish without being too orange or too brown. I also love to use it as an eyeshadow (shown in my first makeup YT vid aahh!) for an easy, everyday look.

Nars Blusher- Orgasm
Another absolute classic here! Easy to wear everyday and the rose gold-ish reflection means it gives a glowy, rosy flush to the cheeks. It's very pigmented, so a little definitely goes a long way.

Nars Highlighting Blush Powder- Albatross
I don't know why this is called a blush powder, because it's definitely not. I recently wrote a blog post about this >> The Summer Highlighter << so check it out if you want a more detailed post. As the post name suggests, I particularly love this for the summer, since despite looking white in the pan, it has a serious gold undertone to it, making it look amazing with a tan. 

Nars Blush- Nico
This is another one that isn't really a blusher. I've also done a blog post on this >> Nars Nico << as part of my Hidden Gem series in 2016. I don't use it as a blusher, but instead as a multi-use powder; to fix, set and lightly highlight. Being a light beige with a hint of shimmer, it can set the under eyes, soften a heavy hand with blusher or bronzer or as a very subtle highlight. I class it not a must-buy but a maybe for Nars or makeup lovers.

Nars Illuminator- Copacabana
Another one i've wrote a longer blog post on >> The Liquid Highlighters <<. This actually comes close as my fave highlighter. I absolutely love the glowy finish it gives and how being liquid, it's so versatile. A little side note: I find that Copacabana blends the best and looks the best when i'm wearing the Sheer Glow foundation. 

Nars Audacious Lipstick- Anita
The only product that's not for the face in my collection. A classic rose shade- it is perfect for everyday. It's pigmented, so you only need a couple of swipes and creamy, but doesn't slide off. 

We're quickly heading towards summer where bases get a little lighter, lipsticks get a little brighter and I go a little heavy on the bronzer! I've picked out a few makeup items that'll serve you well through this transition period from spring to summer. Talking of summer- let's have a good one please?


It all starts with the base and generally something lighter, with less coverage is my go-to. But first of all this gal needs primer, makeup seems to just disappear from my face so anything that claims to help it last longer, i'm down for. The PUR Correcting Primer Illuminate & Glow does what it says on the bottle- gives the face a natural radiance but also gives a little bit of colour. So if you've got great skin that doesn't need much coverage or your heading to the beach and just want a lil something something' on your face, this could be your guy. 

When my skin is behaving better in the summer months I love the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation. It's definitely a light coverage but it just makes your skin look like skin, which I looove. I also like mixing my foundations so if i'm ever having a bad skin day (i.e quite a lot), I mix it with one of my heavier duty foundations. Overall this is a lovely light foundation perfect for the Summer months (and has a nice smell!).


Spring/summer is when I bring out the cream products. You just can't go wrong with a cream blush when you want your cheeks giving off that rosy, flushed vibe. The Stila Convertible Cream Colours are so pigmented you need the tiniest amount. It's easy to apply, blends in smoothly and doesn't rub your foundation off underneath. It also doubles up as a quick and easy lip tint. I love the shade peach blossom for a peachy glow to the cheeks.

What spring/summer makeup is complete without the signature coral/orange lipstick. Here's three to pick from depending on how bright and daring you wanna go. For the brightest of brightest shades you can't go wrong with Topshop's Lipstick in Infrared. This looks amazing in the summer with a tan, glowy skin and just mascara on the eyes. If you don't wanna rock the full on orange lip, the Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in No.12 is a good pick. It still has that orange vibe, but has a much more red undertone, making it less 'out there'. Finally, for a sheerer, glossier and much more coral lip look, the Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick in No.03 is the one for you. 

What are your spring to summer makeup picks?