Celebs Wearing NARS at the 2010 Met Costume Gala

NARS seemed to dominate the red carpet on celebs at the Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala. makeup artists created a variety of looks ranging from the subtly neutral to gorgeous, full-on drama. one product standout: the new NARS Pro-Prime Face Prep and Eyeshadow Base, which were essential in combating rainy makeup meltdowns and ensuring long-lasting perfection.

check out this recap of the celebs who were shining in NARS and the makeup artists who made them glow.




Blake Lively
NARS Makeup Artist Elaine Offers
products used: PRO-PRIME Skin Smoothing Face Prep & Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Goddess Soft Touch Shadow Pencil, Beverly Hills Multiple Tint, Love Devotion Lipstick





Zoe Saldana
NARS Makeup Artist Vera Steimberg
products used: PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Turks & Caicos Multiple Tint & Cadacques Multiple Tint (blended!), D. Gorgeous Eyeshadow, Aigle Noir Soft Touch Shadow Pencil, Orgasm Illuminator, Lara Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment





Jessica Stam
NARS Makeup Artist Fabiola ·
products used: PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Ashes To Ashes Eyeshadow, Abyssinia Eyeshadow, Belle De Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil





Elizabeth Banks
NARS Makeup Artist Fabiola
products used: PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Pandora Duo Eyeshadow, Amour Blush, Bettina Velvet Matte Lip Pencil





Vera Farmiga
NARS Makeup Artist Francelle
products used: PRO-PRIME Skin Smoothing Face Prep & Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Cadacques Multiple Tint, Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment in Greta, Orgasm Illuminator





Erin Fetherston
NARS Makeup Artist: James Boehmer, NARS international lead makeup artist
products used: PRO-PRIME Skin Smoothing Face Prep & Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Orgasm Illuminator, Gilda Blush, Skorpios Soft Touch Shadow Pencil, Misbehave Lip Gloss


NARS is available at Sephora stores and online at narscosmetics.com.

xo

Tips to Soothe Sunburned Skin

this week the temperatures have been and will be in the 80s which made think of all the hot days ahead...ugh...

while i'm not the biggest fan of summer, i know many of you are. spending too much time in the sun, however, can leave you feeling fried. while i must stress that you use sunscreen and apply regularly thruought the day, you can find quick relief when you may experience sunburn.



celebrity esthetician, Scott-Vincent Borba has given me some at-home skin recipes to share with you that will soothe your skin that are cost-effective and fast-acting. let's learn more, shall we?




to achieve instant, head-to-toe relief, take a milk bath! milk contains essential fats that help create a temporary barrier on the skin and soothe pain. to do this, fill your tub with cool water and add one gallon of milk (rich in vitamin D) plus two Alka-Seltzer tablets. the carbonation will work immediately, calming any skin irritation. add in 12-24 ice cubes, slowly-- this will allow your body to acclimate to the cool temperature.




yogurt, like milk, contains different types of fat that create a temporary protective barrier on the skin and soothe pain. to make a soothing smoothie, fill a large ziplock bag with yogurt and place in a freezer for at least thirty minutes. remove the bag from the freezer and puncture the front and back with a fork. wrap a towel around the bag and set it on the sunburned area.




sour cream offers a cooling sensation that can last longer than aloe vera (it, too, contains fatty ingredients that work to alleviate the pain and redness that comes with sunburn-- i'm noticing a pattern here...). slather a dollop of sour cream on burnt skin and cover with an ice cold wash cloth. repeat until any stinging or burning sensations dissipate.




starch found in potatoes can offer an immediate relief from overly sun-kissed skin. take two large potatoes, chop them and toss them into a blender. add a tablespoon of honey to give the mixture adhesive qualities. puree the ingredients and place them on sensitive areas of skin, you should feel instant relief. you can also use green granny apples instead of potatoes, this popular fruit contains high anti-inflammatory agents that work to reduce the redness in sunburned skin.

thanks, Scott!

these are great tips, don't you think? though, if i'm being honest, i'm hoping you won't have to use these recipes too often this summer! :)

xo