The Summer 2010 Collection is a range of bold and bright hues and creamy textures. François Nars looked for inspiration from the character Sèverine, played by Catherine Deneuve in the iconic film Belle de Jour.

“Her character is incredibly beautiful and elegant,” says François. “Her look is effortless—she has an incredible inner sophistication.”

The collection is designed to look striking on a wide range of skin tones and let women’s natural beauty shine through. “I designed the makeup to bring a natural-looking glow to the skin, while allowing women to have fun with color. After all, summer is a playful season, nothing should be too complicated!”

Enchanted ($26)
This soft-peach cream blush delivers a hint of shimmer and smooth, silky color for a luminous complexion. The vitamin-enriched formula is long-lasting and blends easily for a sheer flush and healthy, glowing summertime skin. It’s sure to attract, entrance and delight.

Burn It Blue ($32)
An iridescent ocean-blue paired with turquoise creates a lively duo cream eyeshadow. The soft cream formula can be applied with the fingertips or a brush for more precision. Swipe one shade over the eyelid or layer one upon the other—the overlay is delicate, yet striking.

Cayenne ($22)
This spicy, deep brown cream eyeshadow is even hotter than its namesake spice. The intensely rich shade is tempered by a weightless texture, making it a versatile summer option. Use it to line or swipe it across the entire lid. Apply it sheer or layered for more color, intensity and pop.

Love Devotion ($24)
This nourishing, long-lasting sheer guava lipstick delivers a subtle and glistening color. Lips will be soft and sumptuously in season.

Coup de Coeur ($24)
Just like the French phrase it’s named after, this shiny, sheer apple-brandy tinted lip gloss is sure to yield love at first sight. The convenient wand application is perfect for adding gloss throughout the day for ultra-tempting fullness.

LAMU ($38)
This multi-purpose tool is now available in a fresh, glazed-apricot shade. The multiple’s gold sparkles create shimmering accents and gives a glowing complexion. The lightweight, foolproof color is quick and easy, and takes the guesswork out of what goes where.

Versailles ($16)
This regal, opalescent, champagne-gold nail hue shimmers, creating a light-catching tint. The durable formula creates a gilded sophistication and a majesty that’s very modern.

NARS Summer 2010 Collection is available beginning April 15th at NARSCosmetics.com.

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It includes one each of: Larger than Life Volumizing Mascara, Greek Holiday Lipgloss and the new Orgasm Illuminator, all wrapped up in a sweet and chic NARS cosmetic bag.

NARS Some Like It Hot Gift Set is available exclusively from Nordstrom for $69.

Jennifer Lopez looked radiant at the Academy Awards on Sunday night in Los Angeles wearing a beaded Armani Prive gown.

Her makeup look was created by Matthew Vanleeuwen for NARS Cosmetics with the Orgasm Illuminator, Cruising Lipstick, D. Gorgeous Single Eyeshadow, Sweet Dreams Lip Gloss and new-for-Summer 2010 products Enchanted Cream Blush and Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base.

Master stylist Robert Vetica created the modern and sophisticated style by applying Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream on wet hair to create smoothness and shine. After blowdrying hair straight he sectioned hair off and created two ponytails, an inch
apart, one on top of the other to create volume below the crown of the head.

Next, Vetica used a curling iron on each ponytail to create texture, and then brushed them out for width and volume. After creating the shape of the updo, he strategically pulled out stands throughout the look to create a modern textured effect using flyaways around the forehead to further soften.

He then finished with new argan oil-infused Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray.

photo: wire image

Learn the secrets behind contouring with NARS International Lead Stylist James Boehmer in this Stylecast video. James gives step-by-step instructions on how to achieve a luminescent and contoured look using key products like the NARS Orgasm Illuminator and NARS Multiple Bronzer.

I think the NARS Orgasm Illuminator is a must-have for every makeup bag, no?