NARS summer makeup essentials

Battling the summer humidity in Japan has always been a topic of frustration for me for the past 4 years. And over the years, having my makeup done by professionals at work and reading beauty blogs and articles has opened up my eyes about how to do makeup the "right" way. It's not just the "right" foundation - it's also about how your prep and finish your face, too. So here are the tools I use to keep my face put together on a hot, summer day:

1. NARS Pore Refining Primer // 2. NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base // 3. NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 30 // 4. NARS Soft Velvet Loose Powder // 5. NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder // 6. NARS Dual-Intensity Blush - Craving

The thing I love most about NARS is that a little goes a long way, especially their foundations. The Velvet Matte is a recent favorite, as it glides on so smoothly and effortlessly, and I'll just add some concealer on problem spots if the foundation doesn't do the trick. And I probably wouldn't use two different finishing powders in the winter, but I find it a must for me in the summer heat. 

What do you use for your summer makeup routine?

日本へ着てからの４年間、夏の湿気との戦いは今でも一番の困難です。そして、この数年間、現場でたくさんのメイクさんにメイクやってもらったり、ビューティーブログや記事を読んだりして、「正しい」メイクのやり方を徐々に学びました。「これ」といったファンデーションだけでは、化粧崩れしにくい顔を作ることはできないと思います。下地とセットするパウダーも大事なんです。この夏、私のメイクルーティーンで役立っているNARSのメイク道具を紹介します：

1. NARS Pore Refining Primer // 2. NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base // 3. NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 30 // 4. NARS Soft Velvet Loose Powder // 5. NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder // 6. NARS Dual-Intensity Blush - Craving

NARSの商品の一番好きなところは、少量でもすごい効果があることです。特にファンデーション！伸びが良く、仕上がりもいいし、ファンデーションで隠しきれない部分があったらコンシーラーを使えばオッケーなんです。冬の間はセッティングパウダーを２つ使わないと思いますが、夏は欠かせません！

あなたはの夏のメイク必勝品は何ですか？

My NARS makeup haul

I wasn't always a NARS fan, but within the last 2 years I have slowly but surely converted to NARS cosmetics. I also had the amazing opportunity to model for their artists' summit a couple months ago and received a lot of makeup goodies, including the lipgloss and lipsticks pictured above. My most recent NARS craze is their Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder. I literally never have to retouch my makeup after using this at the end of my morning makeup routine. I used to get shiny on my T-zone, but even at the end of the day, I barely do anymore. I also love their blushes (gorgeous colors!). And I mean, who can resist their sleek and modern-looking compacts?

Do you use any NARS products? If you have any recommendations, let me know in the comments!

ここ数年、NARSコスメにハマっています。数ヶ月前も、アーティストサミットでモデルをさせて頂いた以来、更に好きになってしまいました。チークやリップの色も豊富だし、私の敏感肌にも優しいです。特に、ライトリフレクティングセッティングパウダープレストは欠かせないです。どんなファウンデーションを使っても、一日中テカらない。Tゾーンがテカりやすい私でも、夜までほぼマットの状態ですよ！皆さんもNARSのコスメはお使いになっていますか？