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Beauty

How important are the

overall beauty look?

 e eyes are such an important of the face. I

sometimes prefer eyes over lips because of the emotions

they can express.  ey are the windows to the soul.

Mascara immediately opens the eyes and adds glamour

and sophistication. To me, mascara is also the least

intimidating. For young women around the world,

it’s one of the  rst products they purchase and apply.

Even if you don’t wear any eyeshadow or eyeliner, if

you apply mascara, you look polished and put together.

What is your favourite eye look?

I like everything, but a good smokey eye has always

been one of my favorites. It makes women look strong

and beautiful. A smokey eye brings mystery and

glamour to the eyes; it’s quite sophisticated. It can

also be more neutral if it’s done with deep browns and

greys for someone who is more hesitant. I love that eyeshadows allow you to

choose what’s right for you.

Are there certain shades all women should have in their

make-up arsenal?

Beiges and browns are always must-haves. I always work with these colours;

it’s like owning a jean jacket or a black dress. Eyeshadows allow you to

experiment and layer di erent shades. I recommend having a few fun colours

to pump up any look for dinner, a party, or even dinner with friends. Always

showing your beige and brown side is boring.  Nars Climax Mascara is

available at Nars Cosmetics stores nationwide.

he lasting power

of Nars Cosmetics’s appeal is

undeniable. Since 1994, from the

iconic Orgasm collection to the

latest Climax Mascara, the cult

beauty brand has been putting

its money where its mouth is—

where the next “O” lies. Featuring

a groundbreaking formulation,

the Climax Mascara promises to

bring a dramatic boost to lashes

sans clumping—you’ll never have

to fake it again. BAZAAR picks

the mind of the legend himself.

Climax is yet another

bold name from Nars

Cosmetics. Tell us how you chose the name.

Product names have always been important to me. Great product names allow

women to identify with the product. I want the name to be memorable and to

tell a story. Climax is similar to Orgasm; it’s a fun play on the pleasures of life, not

necessarily a sexual connotation. When I think of Climax, I think about the highs

of life, those great moments you’ll always remember.

As a make-up artist, what do you look for when picking out

a mascara?

I like a mascara that can hold throughout the day, one that doesn’t bleed or smudge,

isn’t drying, and doesn’t  ake. A mascara should make your lashes as long as possible;

that’s very important. It should also thicken your natural lashes. With Climax, we

tested all of this and I challenged the chemists to reinvent and reimagine. I wanted

it to be the perfect formulation. With only two coats of Climax, your eyelashes are

perfec ed. But you can also continue to build without worrying about  aking or

weighi g he lashes down.

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The newest guilty

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Cosmetics, the

Climax Mascara

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sometimes prefer eyes over lips because of the emotions

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Ahead of Nars Cosmetics’s Climax Mascara’s

launch, the legendary make-up artist and

photographer talks to BAZAAR about the

making of an icon, and going beyond the basics.

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