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François Nars at Home in French Polynesia: Favorite Finds from Tahiti

Makeup mogul François Nars's second home is in French Polynesia. These are tips and treasures from a recent visit.

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The <b>vanilla beans</b> in French Polynesia are better than anywhere else in the world. I like to buy them at the local marekt on the island of Taaha.

The golden <b>body glow,</b> a Nars classic, is made with Monoi de Tahiti oil. It's shown here with two scented Nars <b>candles</b>. <i><a href=

narscosmetics.com. "/> You can find chiseled tiki sculptures, like this one, in artisan shops around the island. They're believed to possess mystical properties.

You can find chiseled <b>tiki sculptures,</b> like this one, in artisan shops around the island. They're believed to possess mystical properties.

Made out of cotton and printed in Paris from a vintage design, these Motu Tane <b>pareos</b> are easy island garg: you can wrap yourself in them and wear nothing else.

The <b>Huile de Tamanu,</b> which comes from the indigenous <i>ati</i> tree, is renowned for healing cuts, burns and other skin aliments. <i><a href=

tamanu.net. "/> On Tahiti, shell necklaces are readily available. They're given to you when you depart in hope that you'll soon return. These necklaces were designed by Motu Tane. 800-656-8263.

On Tahiti, <b>shell necklaces</b> are readily available. They're given to you when you depart in hope that you'll soon return. These necklaces were designed by Motu Tane. <i>800-656-8263.</i>

Makeup mogul Francois Nars.

The vanilla beans in French Polynesia are better than anywhere else in the world. I like to buy them at the local marekt on the island of Taaha.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett

The golden body glow, a Nars classic, is made with Monoi de Tahiti oil. It's shown here with two scented Nars candles. narscosmetics.com.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett

You can find chiseled tiki sculptures, like this one, in artisan shops around the island. They're believed to possess mystical properties.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett

Made out of cotton and printed in Paris from a vintage design, these Motu Tane pareos are easy island garg: you can wrap yourself in them and wear nothing else.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett

The Huile de Tamanu, which comes from the indigenous ati tree, is renowned for healing cuts, burns and other skin aliments. tamanu.net.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett

On Tahiti, shell necklaces are readily available. They're given to you when you depart in hope that you'll soon return. These necklaces were designed by Motu Tane. 800-656-8263.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett

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