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The word ‘balance’ is often used in skincare and health talk.  I can’t help but think of myself delicately trying to balance on a beam.  Did anyone else have to go through the balance beam drill in school?  I could NOT stand it. 

I was terrible at it to begin with but in addition to that it seemed like it was too little too late.  I mean if you’re in junior high and have lousy balance is 20 minutes per week going to turn that around? probably not.  Very very annoying.  Anywho, I survived all that thankfully so I’m now balancing with a foam cleanser. 

NARS balancing foam cleansing mousse

A delicate and light botanical scent, just a tiny little bit goes a looong way.   You probably know NARS for their makeup, now it’s time to get to know NARS skincare a little better.  I’m so happy with this product, maybe my expectations were low, thinking NARS does such a great job with makeup, there’s little chance they can get so much right.  I stand corrected, not only is NARS makeup awesome, so is NARS skincare.

An instant personal fave, the balancing foam cleansing mousse  is so satisfying, easy to use, perfect to display.  I love the way it takes off all my makeup and grime.  At the same time it leaves your skin refreshed and soft, not stripped like some cleansers can.

NARS Divine Duo Eyeshadow Darling, Pink and Brown, vibrant do I dare to wear?!  I’ve experimented a bit and I like it as a thin wash of pink color.  I put pink on the lid and the brown in the crease.  I’ll try from scratch some day soon. Have I mentioned, my camera is busted, seems a lot of people with the same Sony model are reporting the same problem… Retail on the NARS eyeshadow is $32

NARS Cosmetics challenges you with their trademarked slogan and book.

Makeup Your Mind by François Nars is the legendary makeup guru’s directive to women on how to wear makeup, giving them the tools to experiment with cosmetics and showing them how to enhance natural beauty to express their personal style. A pure makeup (rather than make-over) book, Makeup Your Mind™ consists of 63 before and after photographs of models from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and with faces that range from the classically beautiful to unique faces full of character.

I need to tote that book to the beach with me for some serious absorption into my psyche.  It seems so easy, just make up your mind, but what do you want?!  I can’t read your mind for you, but right now I’m loving a little pot of Lip Lacquer.  The shade is Vagabond and it’s a saucy brown color.  I’m not crazy about cosmetics that aren’t self sufficient but in this case it’s worth it.  I DO recommend a lip brush for application so you don’t get your fingers all gunky.  You’ve got to check out some of the other lip lacquers, loving the Hot Pink, Capucine and Baby Doll.

Get the book for $39.99

I’ve been growing a little tired of the glossy lip look, I mean it’s pretty, but it’s nice to have a variety of looks in your makeup bag.  NARS Pigalle is an excellent choice because it’s a mauve it goes with a lot of my outfits.  Not too pink or too brown, it’s like the color of my lips naturally but amplified a bit, in fact it’s described as pink chocolate.  I love it for every day wear.  A matte lipstick that feels moist is not easy to find, most of the time you feel like you’ve eaten a bag of chalk by the end of the day!  Worst yet, is when you LOOK live you’ve eaten a bag of chalk from all the overly drying matte. That’s why I love this semi-matte formula.  Pigalle is color but in a discrete way, not too obvious or in your face.  I’m sure it’s long lasting on normal people but I am constantly giving out kid kisses so I can’t vouch on that.  Let me know if you give it a try!

Retails for $24 @ Nars Cosmetics