NARS Cosmetics is the makeup house founded by artist François Nars, whose point of view continues to shape the brand’s approach to artistry. It creates beauty products for people seeking expressive, customizable looks, with its iconic The Multiple offering color that can be applied across the face.
Nosta BeautyCo-founded by makeup artist Tiffany Tarazi and her husband Steve, Nosta Beauty makes playful cosmetics built around the nostalgia of past eras. Its retro-minded collection includes a CD-case eyeshadow palette and a phone-shaped lip balm, pairing throwback design with modern, easy-to-use makeup for millennials and Gen Z.
Laura MercierThirty years ago, makeup artist Laura Mercier founded her namesake beauty brand around a simple idea: makeup should enhance rather than mask the person wearing it. The brand develops artist-inspired cosmetics for a natural-looking, personalized finish, including its signature Translucent Loose Setting Powder.NEW YORK, NY
Hung Vanngo BeautyFounded from professional makeup artist Hung Vanngo’s decades of global artistry, Hung Vanngo Beauty makes high-performance makeup designed for every skin tone, texture, and style. Vanngo, who emigrated from Vietnam to Canada before moving to New York City, brings an artist’s eye to products such as color-story eyeshadow palettes and longwear eyeliners, balancing bold pigment with everyday wearability. The brand also supports working makeup artists and students through its Pro Artistry program.
Absolute New YorkAbsolute New York is a beauty brand built around making self-expression affordable and accessible to people of every gender, race, and ethnicity. Its cosmetics, skincare, and beauty tools are designed to encourage creativity and individuality, with long-wearing products such as Black Out 24 HR Eyeliner among its offerings.PORT WASHINGTON, NY