Nars Just Dropped The Dreamiest Collection, And It’s Perfect For Summer

Few beauty brands boast as impressive a list of iconic products as Nars- from its Sheer Glow foundation and Laguna bronzing powder to the Orgasm blush, the brand's bestsellers have long been beauty editor favourites. But having once worked as a beauty advisor for Nars, I can let you in on a little secret: it was always the brand's limited-edition drops that we couldn’t stop swatching (and secretly saving for ourselves). So it was only natural that I immediately got my hands on the brand's new Hot Escape collection the minute it dropped.

As the name suggests, the collection is packed with essentials that scream ‘holiday glow’. Whether you're after a cheek palette to boost your rosy glow, glossy lip oils, or a shimmering eyeshadow stick, this collection has everything your make-up bag needs to see you through every summer event, whether it's an alfresco brunch or rooftop drinks at sunset.

Onto the actual products, let’s start with the cheek palette- a summer-ready quad featuring two limited-edition blushes, a luminous highlighter and, of course, Nars’ iconic Laguna Bronzer. I tried the Medium shade edit, and it’s already secured top spot as my go-to glow-giver this season.

Then there's the eyeshadow sticks. A longtime personal favourite, this was the exact product I'd show customers during my time at the beauty counter when someone was looking for an easy, fool-proof eyeshadow that promises to stay in place. This blendable formula can be scribbled on all over the lid and blended easily for an impactful, yet flattering look. I got my hands on the iconic shades Orgasm and Laguna, both bronzy pinks that are perfect for the summer. Plus, you can coordinate your cheek and eyeshadow shades for a cohesive look.

However, the best product in the Hot Escape Collection is unarguably the lip oil. Personal bias to tinted lip oils aside, Nars' super hydrating formula feels weightless on the lips but looks glossy and radiant. The shade High Life, in particular, is guaranteed to be one of your most-used products this summer.

Overall Verict

In a nutshell, this collection is a perfectly curated edit of products designed to take the guesswork out of your summer glam. Whether you're heading to a sun-drenched getaway or just trying to survive the city heat, you'll find everything you need here. Each product delivers the shades, textures and finishes to create glowing, golden-hour skin, effortless bronzed eyes, and that dewy, just-back-from-the-beach finish. In other words, it’s every single summer essential you might need, sorted.

Shop: NARS Hot Escape Collection

Georgia Scott is a beauty product writer for Bauer Media, writing for Grazia. Georgia specialises in beauty writing and spends her days hunting for the latest trending beauty products to get her hands on and review.