Whenever my friends ask me for foundation recommendations there are two I will always mention, Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk, which I raved about here, and NARS Sheer Glow. It's just one of those foundations everyone loves! First thing, don't be put off by the word 'glow'. For a girl who doesn't love a glowy finish its the perfect combination between matt and glow - doesn't make skin look shiny or greasy but has a lovely natural look about it that acts like a glow. It delivers medium coverage, even though NARS describe it as 'sheer' and can be easily buildable which I really like especially for days where I just need to slap something on!
In terms of wear on my skin I find its about the four or five hour mark without a primer before I feel the need to slap on some powder, but usually I pair this with a mattifying primer like Givenchy Mister Matt if I'm having a long day. Probably best for combination skins like myself as I did notice it clung to a couple of dry patches on my skin.
One really annoying thing - there isn't a pump! This means pouring the foundation onto the back of your hand and probably pouring a bit too much! At £29.50 I would expect it to include a pump but these can be bought separately from NARS for £3.00 and are worth investing in. Saying that I do like the selection of shades they carry and have found on my darker skinned friends it didn't make their skin look ashy which some foundations can do.
Have you tried NARS Sheer Glow? Whats your favourite foundation?
Sheer Glow is by far my favourite foundation! I just love how healthy it makes my skin look x
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Yay! Glad we agree :) x
DeleteI've been looking for a foundation that will look natural lately! I haven't this one out yet, but i like that it doesn't make your darker friends look ashy. Im gonna have to try this!
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I'm sure if you go to the bars counter and ask for a sample you can test it out first :) x
DeleteI tried this foundation a few years ago and never got on with it, but now my skin has settled I'm thinking of trying it again!
ReplyDeleteYou should! Always happens I like something when I go back to it :) x
DeleteWow, I really need to pick this up, sounds like my cup of tea!
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It's great :) x
DeleteI'm a Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua girl myself! Although in this current heatwave I do find my face is extra oily now... might need to switch it up!
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Ahh I tried that but never got on with it :( Me too! I need a good foundation for the sun this doesn't contain SPF! x
DeleteI like the fact that this doesn't contain SPF as I have been toying with the idea of the Armani one for evenings but its hard to get hold of near me so this would be a better option. I agree with the whole pump issue, Esteé Lauder and MAC are both the same and I think that given the price of the foundations the least they can do is provide one. Especially as by selling them separately only suggests they are needed anyway.
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I know sooo annoying about the pump! Armani lasts a little longer on my skin and doesn't need powdering but this needs a bit of powder to last a full day! Let me know what you decide! x
DeleteCan easily say this is my HG foundation!!
ReplyDeleteWhat color do u wear in nars sheer glow
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