Hey guys, well I think it's been way overdue for me to review this new foundation I've recently added to my collection, if any of you didn't know already this little baby here is NARS Sheer Glow also known as my number one most favouritest favourite foundation ever in the history of my foundation collection. Personally I didn't think anything could beat MAC's pro-long wear foundation but NARS has blown MAC out of the water with this one.
Now that the introduction is over, I shall get back to reviewing the foundation. I've been using it more or less everyday for the past couple of months so I feel like I can give you guys my honest opinion about it. This is the first ever NARS product I've used and after hearing everyone on YouTube and various other blogs rave about it, I thought I have to try it too. Besides anything that promises to give me flawless looking skin I'm a sucker for!
The lady that colour matched me said I was in the middle of the shade 'Barcelona' and 'Punjab' (snazzy names huh), in the end I went for the darker shade (Barcelona) just because I felt more comfortable with it on my face. Let me start of with the coverage, when I first heard about the name 'sheer glow' I assumed it was going to give me a really dewy finish and the coverage was going to be light.. To my surprise it was the complete opposite, the coverage is medium but very buildable, the finish is slightly dewy, but by no means glowing as the name suggests. The best thing about this particular foundation is, I don't find myself looking blotchy after applying it at 7am, which is another bonus for anyone that works during the day, speaking from experience this foundation won't let you down.
When applying it to my face I find that the Real Techniques buffing brush works a treat, doesn't take a lot of effort to blend and leaves my skin looking radiant and some what natural. What I mean by natural is, it doesn't completely paint the face, if applied correcting and buffed in properly, you won't be left looking cakey in the slightest but more natural and evened out. If your like me and don't particular like looking dewy, I usually apply MAC blot powder over the top which gives me a matte look. As my skin type is a combination (oily T zone and normal everywhere else) I find I need to blot my face during the day but never have to apply more foundation.
The only negatives I have about this foundation is the fact it doesn't come with a pump, after paying so much for the foundation alone, you'd think the pump would be thrown in. I think higher end brands should really consider making that rule mandatory (who's with me?) Also the price wasn't very impressive either, £30.50 for a foundation is pretty ridiculous but it does last quite a long time and is amazing so I guess I can let that one slide.
With this foundation a little definitely goes a long way. Above are a few swatches to show you how nicely it blends and I hope you can see the coverage it gives too. I only have to use one pump for my whole face and for me that's suffice. In all honesty since buying this foundation, it's all I wear and would recommend it to everyone even if you have oily skin, like I mentioned earlier, it doesn't really give you a glow, I'd say it's more semi-matte so don't be put off by the name. I've never had more compliments on my skin since wearing this to be honest.. So purchasing it again is an absolute must!
Have you tried this foundation? If so what do you think of it..
I hope this review has helped (specially for those that asked me on Instagram).
Until my next post,
Have you tried this foundation? If so what do you think of it..
I hope this review has helped (specially for those that asked me on Instagram).
Until my next post,
As-Salaamalaikum x
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