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" Even with - the best make-up in the world won't look good if you don't cleanse and exfoliate and have a good basic regime. This is why one of my goals has always been to create a skincare line. "

Francois Nars

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Francois Nars

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Never

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Francois Nars

Working

Loved

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Francois Nars

Color

Women

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Francois Nars

World

Fashion

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Makeup

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" It's very refreshing to go away and take a break, to clear your head, and just get into something else. "