Sunset Lover

Nadine Lustre is throwing a summer party—and everyone’s invited. On the menu: an array of beach-to-bar looks and her trademark candor on tap.

- Bianca Mascenon

It’s about time we all gave her credit for it, because this month’s cover girl knows exactly what she’s doing. By simply being herself, Nadine Lustre has achieved something most of her contemporaries can only dream of coming close to: she’s successfully married her name with an aesthetic—one with the perfect mix of je ne sais quoi and undeniable distinction. “Very Nadine” is an apt description for every single thing she puts out, be it an Instagram post, a grand concert, or in the case of her latest creative venture, a makeup line in partnership with BYS. The Lustrous Collection, dripping in gold and adorned with tropical florals, is just as aesthetically pleasing as it is powerful. Waterproof, highly pigmented, and expertly curated, every piece in the collection will last you from dawn to dusk to after-hours, and looks equally pretty on Nadine, on you, and on your vanity table. Party favors, please?

HOW DID YOU KNOW THAT BYS WAS THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR YOUR BEAUTY INDUSTRY DEBUT?

During our first meeting, BYS introduced me to all their products and presented their list of endorsers to me. My friend, Kiana [Valenciano], is also an endorser. I told her that BYS wanted to collaborate with me for this makeup line. She said, “Yeah, girl, do it! BYS is amazing. They have everything!”

WHAT WAS THE PROCESS OF CREATING LUSTROUS LIKE? WHAT WERE YOUR ROLES IN THE PARTNERSHIP?