
The Multiple Duo in Portofino/Malibu
When Nars Cosmetics decided they wanted to release some new highlighting and contouring products, where did look for inspiration?
Answer: they looked to one of their most popular products ever, The Multiple, a beauty cult favorite.
I’d been looking forward to trying the new oil-free, cream-to-powder The Multiple Duo ($45) in Portofino/Malibu and The Multiple Bronzer ($37) in Malaysia since they debuted last month, but because I’d never used any of the original The Multiple products, I had no clue how and where to apply ’em!
Thank goodness for Nars National Trainer Janice Daoud. She was nice enough to offer a few of her favorite application tips and tricks
“Whether you’re a minimalist on the go or a makeup diva,” says Janice, “these two products are both beautiful on the skin and easy to use.”

The Multiple Duo ($45)
The Multiple Duo combines two complementary Nars The Multiple Shades in a single compact. The four limited-edition duos include:
- Copacabana/St. Barts: Glistening pearl/taupe shimmer
- Maldives/Riviera: Pink champagne with shimmer/pink
- Portofino/Malibu: Shimmering coral/pinkish brown
- Maui/Palm Beach: Dusty rose/rich bronze
The Multiple Duo Application Tips
- Use your fingers (you’ll get better results than a brush) to apply and blend The Multiple Duo shades.
- Use The Multiple shades to shade and define your cheeks. “To contour,” says Janice, “apply below the cheekbones and blend into the skin.”
- For a glowy look, “highlight the complexion along the cheekbones, and lightly down the bridge of the nose for radiance.”
- To really highlight the cheekbones and get that gorgeous glow, Janice recommends the Copacabana/St. Barts duo.















