It’s also one of the BEST foundations for mixing!! I swear, it works great with everything!!! But the best combo ever is this one with the Nars Soft Matte. It bumps it up to FULL coverage , but still looks like skin. And it makes the skin look even more smooth and poreless and lasts even longer. For my wedding, I mixed these 2 foundations + a spritz of setting spray before applying… BEAUTIFUL coverage and finish !!!
I use it almost every day and I love it. I had trouble finding a concealer I liked with it until I tried the NYX one. Thank you for your videos. I use so many of the suggestions you give and your community gives. Such a wonderful group of people. ❤️
This is also my holy grail foundation!! my tip to use it is to apply it like a moisturiser, warm it between your palms and just smooth it on, it gives you the most surreal glow and its TRULY BLURRING!!
I’m with you Allie! Since you recommended this, I bought it and never looked back! It’s my favorite and am wearing Mont Blanc too. My second favorite is the Shiseido Synchro Self Refreshing foundation. I love that too and love YOU Allie! 🥰
How do you apply it? I can’t get it to stop sinking into my fine lines and looks like tiny pinholes all over my face - like every single pore is visible and gives me wrinkles I didn’t know I had
@@crystaldingman773 I use a foundation brush from BK beauty. I also prep my skin by using the vitamin enriched face base from Bobbi brown. I don’t have enlarged pores but I do have some fine lines. I don’t notice much settling.
So funny Allie, I'm SOOOO trying to use up all the foundations that are taking up the room in my foundation drawer, so I've been waaaaay out of the loop on the latest Nars foundation. I'm going to try to avoid picking this up till I knock off a few other bottles, but this sounds like a #1 for sure, and I see from other comments that many agree! So glad that you shared this in-depth look🌺🙏❤🌻
Angela Adlish, consider donating your gently used makeup to women's shelters. Many of them will accept used make up. Other organizations will also take them, do some research. Or give them away to friends, family, or for free on craigslist, facebook marketplace, nextdoor.
I just got this foundation a few weeks ago for my birthday and I've really enjoyed it! I got it because I noticed how much you've been using it. I love the finish and how you can't go over board with it. I will say that when you are outside and doing a lot of running around it doesn't last as long. It also gets pretty dewy on me too. I'm not sure if it's because of the skincare in the product. But overall I do think it's worth the money.
Hi Allie , I’m using the same foundation as you , Mont Blanc but I realized it only last me 4hrs max and compared to the other brand , GIVENCHY Prisme Libre Skin Caring Glow N120 , it lasted 6hrs or more and not forgetting my all time favorite La Prairie - Porcelain.. Thank you for sharing your favorite stuff to us , love it.
It truly is the BEST foundation out there I usually hate wearing foundation and can’t wait until the end of the day to take it off this is the first foundation I have ever found that feels like you are not wearing anything at all yet it makes your skin look gorgeous I also use the new Nars powder with it which is insanely good sets without a trace of powder look on your face no idea what magic is in the new Nars products but it’s now the only thing I will be purchasing it is soooo amazing. I have dry sensitive skin so I use the Laura mercier hydrating primer underneath along with my hydrating skin care otherwise the foundation will cling to my dry patches just a tip if you have dry skin like me 💖
Hey Allie!! Thank you so much for this video. I’m not too much of a foundation gal as my skin type is more dry, and prone to acne and rosacea. So I have a hard time finding something that doesn’t break me out, give me flare ups or is just way too drying. I’ve been doing a ton of research as I want something for night outs or just help even my skin out and I think you’ve sold me to at least give this one a try. It looks absolutely beautiful on your skin. I love your videos! Your absolutely beautiful!
Same here, Kyana! Having Rosacea really sucks, and just the act of putting a foundation on can cause a flare up at times. I’m looking forward to trying this out because I need something that works!!
I'm still on the fence about this one... I really love the Dior Forever Matte, the Nars Natural Radiant (also in Monte Blanc) and the Fenty Beauty matte foundation. Love you and your videos! Have a great weekend Allie! Xoxo 😘🧡
Hi Allie, This foundation always look skin like when you use it. If I did not see you apply it I would never know you had it on. Also I have never seen a bad review on this foundation, every review I have seen has been very good for this Nars Foundation. I have it also for awhile now. Great choice Allie and we love you too.🌹
YES I just tried it the other day and I could totally tell that my skin looked smoother and poreless and I love the finish. Great coverage and so pretty. 😍👍
I'm actually so glad you posted this allie! I have a horrid time with foundations as well as shades because I'm so pale with what I call 'bad neutral' undertones, meaning instead of looking good in silver and gold I can only do silver, but warmer eyeshadow looks better on me and I cant wear light colors and especially light blues/green and yellow/orange. Basically none of the "neutral" undertone signs apply but cool tones are too pink on me and in most lights it's really easy to look yellow, and some neutral tones foundations still pull yellow on me. I finally started looking at nars because I have yet to see anyone have a bad review of their foundations across a whole range of skin types and tones. I used their match tool based on my closest matching other foundations and was surprised that Oslo L1.5 came up, but I think I'm also going to try Mont blanc because on camera you seem to have a very similar skin tone to me. My only hold up all this time has been that I'm trying to make as much of my makeup and skin care routines 100% cruelty free and nars isnt since they're owned by shiseido and sell in countries that require animal testing either of the ingredients themselves or of the product once it arrives in their markets and such. But with something as challenging for me as foundation I'm willing to let that slide and accept that in the US and the bulk of countries the nars sub brand itself tries to be cruelty free.
well i popped out this afternoon and grabbed a test sample (santa fe)... and after 5 hours of wearing this, I am in love with this foundation... I will be purchasing this tomorrow - As always Allie thank you for your passion for makeup and your honesty & integrity
I love my Nars light reflecting foundation. I am 36. I def have older skin but at the same time so many people say I don’t look my age but this foundation just makes my skin look so flawless glowy and beautiful and you get. Will def be a repurchase once I am out.
I work in cosmetics retail where we sell this product! It truly is stunning. I’m not sure what exactly is happening with your pump, and while I’ve never had anyone return their bottle bc of a problem with the pump, I do notice some minor pump issues with our testers. Never anything super intense, but a little leakage from time to time
I agree with you. I love this foundation. I have mature combo skin and it works great for me. I watched several reviews of this foundation and it looks great on everyone. One girl had a lot of acne & it looked wonderful on her. So I had to have it.
Hi I picked up the Nars foundation based on your recommendation! Thank you. FYI Benefit changed the formula of the brow pencil. I don’t like the new one😵💫
I just bought this because you liked it so much and Omg!!….. I LOVE it! I’ve never bought anything but drugstore foundation. Just wanted you to know! 🖤🖤🖤 thank you!
You look beautiful. I think I want to try this foundation. I’ve been using missha m bb cream for ages. Maybe I could do a separate spf underneath. In New Zealand the sun can be harsh so I need sunscreen every day. At 48 I have been trying to reverse the sun damage from younger years with good skincare including retinol & hyaluronic acid.
I find this foundation very similar to the Lisa Eldridge foundation. So for those wanting to try that but not wanting the hassle of ordering. From the UK it’s really close. The LE is a bit more long wearing.
Well i was happy to find this in my sephora sample bag! Excited to give it a try! Right now im loving Loreal True Match Nude Serum its glowy and great for my dry skin
I also love this foundation!! I’m more pale than you, so I find they do not have my perfect shade, but I make it work! I have normal to dry skin - I find it creases a little by the end of the day, but not horrible!
When I was in need of a foundation in the spring, I watched a lot of TH-camr reviews. I was tempted to but the CT new foundation. But you suggested NARS. So I purchased it. I absolutely love it!
Ugh, and I was so close to buying this at the last Sephora sale, but opted for the LYS foundation instead. Now you got me regretting my decision!! It's so pricey here in Canada - 65 dollars!! I just can't right now, sadly. But someday I will hopefully be able to try it out.
I love this foundation for the “winter” in Florida, I have yet to find a foundation that works in the summer but doesn’t break the bank. My next try is the infallible or get the deslick setting spray from urban decay again. I have combo that leans oily.
I’ve been using Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue, and Lancôme foundation for a few months. I’ve been waiting and waiting for these to be gone so I can buy the Nars Light Reflecting foundation 😩 But I can’t use these up fast enough lol. I don’t need a bunch of opened, half used foundations sitting on my vanity, so I’m *really* trying hard to stop myself from buying the Nars 😆
I tried it, and it did nothing for my 61 year old, dry-ish skin. I tried it with and without primer, and with 3 different sunscreens. I tried it with a brush, with fingers, and with a sponge. My pores showed and looked awful no matter how much or how little I used. I finally threw it away. My current go-to is No. 1 de Chanel. Just because the internet raves about a foundation doesn't mean it's perfect for you!
Oh God…I thought I found my favorite….now I’m gonna have to buy it. LOL! Also….I have that lipstick and I LOVE IT! (Mine currently is either Dior Backstage, or No1 de Chanel)
I was thinking about not buying makeup anymore, at least until I finish my current stock , I am neither a makeup pro nor a guru . I was eyeing this foundation for the longest time and I was planning the fight any ounce of temptation to buy it . I was even thinking about buying the new ELF glow filter and mix it with my current foundations to get what Nars light reflecting foundation is offering 🙈
I love this foundation as well! Never found one that looks so good on me. However it oxidises and looks a bit too shiny on me after a couple of hours. Still better than other foundations. So keep that in mind: order a schade that is slightly lighter, don't use too glossy skincare before and use a mattifying powder. If anyone is reading this: can you maybe recommend a good mattifying primer for dry skin and a good flawless setting powder, that gives a matt finish for a long time?
Great video 📹 Allie I haven't tried this foundation but I've seen you use it so many times on your channel 😀. I have the same skin type as yours. Thanks for giving this foundation a video 📹 of its own.
I've been wanting to invest in a high-end really good foundation.. I've only ever used drugstore (which is totally fine with me) but I'm a bit older now and my skin is just not the same. So after watching this video, I think I want to try this one.. but just my luck, I go over to ulta and it's sold out! Grrrr 🙃
Maybe I keep missing it…but though I appreciate you telling us what shade you are wearing it would really be VERY HELPFUL if you let us know your skin tone and undertone of your skin.
I am hypersensitive and constantly aware of anything additional on my skin. I am in love with the mac face and body and don't know if the nars foundation will be feeling too heavy.. has anyone who is really sensitive tried it and can tell me if it is bearable to wear?
*unrelated comment* How can you minimalize sweating ?? Like after I cleanse , do my astringent/toner then go for my serum/ moisturizer/SPF (which before doing my primer I let all the layers dry first ) so after i do my primer and while i let it dry I notice even before its done drying my T-Zone is already starting to sweat (my skin is combo more to the oily side especially in the T-Zone every where else is basically normal) so by the time i finish my make up it starts sweating really bad which if I'm off of work its not that bad but if im at work its really bad . any suggestions? Also thank you for the recommendation I will be checking into it . A foundation I really love lately is by the brand called Flower I think Drew Barrymore was the spokes person for them they have perfumes too it's called light illusion luminous makeup and nude skin feel I think it was like 12 bucks at Wal-Mart .
If not Allie, is there anyone who can give me advice on this? 😓 I have bought this foundation right after it came out especially when everyone was raving about it. I loved it the first 2 times I wore it, but after my skin did not work with it. No matter what I use (finger,sponge,brush) it just does not blend into the skin, only stays on the surface and I can easily just wipe it away. I tried to use less or more. Tried with different primers and without primer. Nothing works. I don’t normally set my face with powder, but I tried that too, that was even worse! I find that in the first hour wearing it, the foundation looks pretty nice, and after, it starts to fully separate on my face. I am so sad. Did anyone have the same problem and maybe was able to figure it out? Thank you🌸
What skincare are you using? You know you’re a makeup junky when you can tell the brand and exact product on a blurred picture. I wanted to get a sample of this but when I told the person at Sephora helping me that my favorite is Bobbi Brown serum foundation she said this was similar but a TAD bit drier, so I probably wouldn’t like it as much - and BB one has dimethicone up high in the ingredients, and I wonder if that helps it from sinking into my lines. It’s weird but Bobbi Brown’s skin foundation is a little more liquidy but my crease line on my chin is more noticeable to me when I wear it. I hate when I ask for a sample and they tell me I’d like something else better, because people love this foundation.
Truth is they gave me a sample of this foundation at Sephora to try and ppl also asked me what I’m wearing, they told me it’s gorgeous. First time in a long time they asked me…. It was beautiful. So this is true !!!! It’s also really expensive though. 🫣
I couldn't agree more! Fantastic foundation! I LOVE IT! I am 72 with fairly dry skin. I think it's more normal than dry though. I am a foundation junkie. I have tried every brand you can mention and I continually go back to the Nars Light Reflecting foundation. My shade is Patagonia. My pump broke this past week. It must be common because other influencers have mentioned problems with it. Maybe Nars will work on correcting that.
@@wendyraye No. I haven't tried the Bobbi Brown serum foundation. I was head over heels for the Cle de Peau radiant fluid matte foundation for some time. It is truly beautiful as is Givenchy Prisme Libre. But this Nars foundation makes me feel silk screened!
I bought this foundation because of all the hype on tik tok and tbh at first I did NOT like it 😬 BUT, in one of your videos you said “less is more with this foundation” and that was a complete game changer for me!! I started using a pump less than I normally would and ohmygoodness, I was OBSESSED! it really is perfection. I haven’t put it down since, I use it for every occasion and I have YOU to thank 🥰🥰
I'm 63 years old and just started wearing foundations about 3 years ago. So, I have been trying a bunch to find what works best for me. I love this foundation! It is so beautiful and brings my complexion to life. I love that I only need to use a small amount of it. The only thing I don't like about it is it is messy at the cap! Same issue you pointed out. I also use the Mont Blanc shade and find it to be a wonderful match for my skin. I feel bad that I now have several foundations that I am not sure I will even use again. Well, I take that back. I am also loving the Rose Inc tinted whatever it is called. That is also gorgeous!!!
Good to know. If you can get a sample of Bobbi Brown serum foundation I think you might like it. A Sephora employee told me the NARS is just the tiniest bit drier, which might work better for you - BB isn’t greasy on me and I have acne prone oily/combination skin but anything that has the slightest matte finish literally pulls my face down like it’s rubber cement (the worst I’ve ever tried that did this was NARS Sheerglow). I live in a dry climate so I’m not sure if I would feel the same in a humid climate, just for reference.
I am 53, also love Nars and Mont Blanc is my shade too! Another great one is from the Korean Brand Age 20s cushion foundation on Amazon. And Missha BB cream....my 3 holy grails!!! 😉❤
@@LeslieSunshine17 I see that BB Cream all the time at TJMaxx and have been so curious about it. Are the shades pretty accurate; in other words what is your Monte Blanc shade match in the Missha one?
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Gemma ( my fav Wolfness) was singing your praises the other day! Made me feel good to hear her support and admiration of you❣️She’s someone I could call a friend indeed…
I was actually completely with you on this Nars foundation being the best I've ever tried but then I started using it more often an all of a sudden my super dry skin started to work against it! I gives me dry patches and unevenness all over and it's making me SO sad!!! Foundations do tend to do this however sometimes, I have very dry skin with mild eczema so sometimes I'll find a foundation and I'll love it more then any other and then I use it some more and it starts looking bad on me, which is such a disappointment. My skin has been acting up in the Austin heat lately but I am going back to my home country of Iceland so I'm going to see how it wears after my skin has gotten used to it's usual environment again. I will not give up on this foundation just yet!!! I have been using the Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 from Estée Lauder and I friggin LOVE it!!! It's so beautiful and agrees so well with my dry skin PLUS it has SPF which I think the Nars one is missing. But I am also a foundation fanatic and I'll always love testing out new ones. The It Cosmetics Nude Glow is also AMAZING!
It’s expensive as heck (now especially) but I feel like nothing beats Bobbi Brown serum foundation! A little goes a long way and it blends in and doesn’t look like makeup but covers what needs to be covered. I’m acne prone, combination, dry patches, all the fun stuff and it absolutely doesn’t emphasize dryness. Try it out if you can. It lasts forever because one pump is plenty.
@@wendyraye hi Wendy...a question... thanks for your rec. Because I have very dry skin VERY acne prone...do u think the Bobbi Brown fdtn will work for extreme dry skin...and can u say the skincare u use underneath and if u use primer...most primers break me out hoping to find one with bha or aha or lactic acid in it or niacinamide etc to prevent breakouts. Thanks! I'm gonna try Bobbi Brown and also Allie thanks I will try a sample of Nars fdtn also!! Great video!!!
I also have very dry skin and agree with you. This foundation sometimes just seems not to work, other times looks great. But my favourite is still Too Faced Born this Way foundation. I am interested in trying this foundation from Estée Lauder now!
I *soooo* wanted to love this foundation, but it just kept separating on me, no matter what I did; no primer, primer, different primers, different moisturisers, different spfs...none of it worked. But the Dior Forever matte no transfer 24h foundation (the floral skincare one) has been really good, everything I'd hoped the Nars one would have been!
Same experience. I don’t get all the raving about this foundation. It didn’t hold up that well, didn’t stick well to certain parts of the face. I just don’t get it. And I’ve tried a ton of foundations. I like the Dior forever as well but I will say the L’Oréal hyaluronic serum is my holy grail right now. Lightweight. Skin like and last all freaking day.
@@embeth446 I've been meaning to try the L'oréal serum but was nervous it would do the same thing that the Nars did - but I think I might have to give it a try now!
@@kelseyrallison7422 I've found it's best with just moisturiser and SPF underneath (I use the St Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturizer and the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Facial SPF30 Sun Cream) with a little of the ELF Matte Putty Prime in my T Zone - hope this helps!
@@sasha_marie_13 if you like the finish of the Dior matte you’ll probably like it. It’s a skin like matte finish. Very long lasting on me, even longer than the Dior. I do one layer and then spot conceal or build up just on problem areas. The dropper is messy and annoying though so I put a pump on mine.
Hey Allie! I'm 62 years old with lines, crevices, dry-to-normal skin, hyperpigmentation, age spots, moody rosacea with weird texture and silvery scars from removal of BCCs, BareMinerals OG Original loose mineral powder is it! For 20 years now! It works over any moisturizer, primer, BB or CC cream, tinted sunBLOCK, self tanner, anything I've thrown at it. The coverage is easy to moderate depending on what's under it and which brush you use. I've had many women tell me my skin looks great. I use two adjoining shades, one in the original semi-dewy finish, the other in matte. You do have to spend time buffing it, and you do have to use good quality brushes. Oh, and sweat doesn't seem to bother it, even though I don't use setting spray. Sometimes I walk through a light mist cloud of plain rosewater spray with it on. And I work outdoors all day In Southern California's abundant sun and smog. BareMinerals is it!
I completely agree! I'm 44 with oily acne prone skin. All liquid foundations and concealers separate on me. I have never had a problem with both the bareminerals powder foundation and powder concealer. Depending on my oilyness, longevity may be a factor but it always fades gracefully. Which brush do you use for the foundation?
I’m 40 with normal/dry and I’ve tried SO many foundations ( although not the Nars Light Reflecting yet) and BareMinerals OG is MY OG as well! It’s gorgeous every single time I wear it! Also, I have hyperhydrosis, which is a condition that causes abnormal amounts of sweating all over, especially my face and this foundation is the only one I’ve ever found that stays on and pretty even through a sweating episode. And that is saying something!!
@@natnguyen4052 Sorry I'm late in getting back to you. I reserve my best Sigma brushes for the BareMinerals powders. I have the large angled Bake Kabuki brush, # F89 and its baby-sized twin, Bake Precision # P89. Black handles, brown bristles with white tips. I was lucky to find two of each brush at Marshalls for $9.99 each. Good luck!
@@andreamarksberry345 Yep. This stuff is bomb! I'm so glad they didn't change the formula once Leslie sold the line and the new owner company expanded it!
@@natnguyen4052 Sorry it seems I'm late in getting back to you; I thought I already replied but can't find the reply now. I use Sigma brushes now exclusively for the BareMinerals powders. Large angled Baked Kabuki # F89, and its baby-sized twin Baked Precision # P89. Black handles, brown bristles with white tips. Found two of each of these at Marshalls over a year ago for $9.99 each! Was using EcoTools brushes before, also very good! The softer and looser the brush, the lighter the application. Good luck!
Hi Allie. I've been using that foundation since i learned about it from you I am the same shade. I'm 64 and this is really all I've been wearing as well! So for mature ladies I would say absolutely give this a try. It's so wonderful!
Me too girl! I have been on a mission my whole life for the perfect foundation (I'm 33) and this one is IT! I've tried every single drugstore foundation and there isn't a single one that compares. I somehow just discovered the Magic Base primer and the combo is incredible for my pores.
I have been trying to get this foundation for the past 4 weeks. Every store I have been to or even online, my shade is sold out. I tried a sample a few weeks ago and now no other foundation compares. Less is more with this foundation and it is more like skincare. It blends seamlessly into the skin and feels breathable all day. It is truly a beautiful foundation.
I have been wearing this one for months, too. I am 57 and have dry sensitive skin and this is my holy grail. The shade match was spot on and my skin looks so good with this foundation. I bought four different foundations around the same time and every time I use a different one, I feel like I am cheating on this one. 😂
Do you have dry patches or flaky skin with your dry skin? I am thinking of trying the Nars because I just cannot find a foundation that doesn’t look horrible with my tretinoin skin 😭
@@lostandfound5145 I am so sorry, I haven't been on in a while. Yes, I have dry patches on my forehead and chin. For me, the NARS has worked out great. I moisturize with The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid, moisturizer, and sunscreen. This has worked out very well for me. I live in a hot, humid climate, and the NARS never fails me. The color match is spot on, and it never looks dry or patchy. If you decide to try it, I hope it does for you what it did for me.
I love this NARS foundation as well. Especially because it lasts a long time. Pretty much anyone could justify the price because you only need a very small amount, it is so pigmented. I have to say though, I get the exact same look when I mix my Dollar General 5$ Believe beauty foundation in with the Fresh brand Rose Deep Hydration face cream moisturizer before applying it to my face. I mix it together with my finger on the back of my hand then apply it with my brush. After I apply my foundation and concealer with my brush I bounce over everything with my beauty blender. I wet it in the sink then squeeze it out with a dry bath cloth. Then I spray the butt of it with Catrice Prime and Fine dewy glow fixing spray. I love to bounce over every single one of my foundations and concealers this way. Especially if I set everything with powder. It just gives every single foundation, concealer and powder combo a glow that isn't greasy at all, but looks like skin. Another foundation I'm hooked on is the Loreal True Match Lumi. Last time I ran into Walmart to repurchase the Lumi I grabbed the wrong shade. It is literally 3 shades darker than my face. Florescent lighting can really throw you off big time. Especially during the Summer when your eyes have to adjust from the natural bright sunlight to the Florescent lighting in a store. Anyway, they didn't have my usual color so I just grabbed what I thought would be closest. I messed up big time. So.... since I don't ever return any makeup products. I thought, " Is there any way I can lighten this and make it work?" I remembered buying the Loreal Full Wear more than concealer in the shade Ivory 330. It is way too light for me so I decided to try mixing the too dark Lumi with the too light Infallible full wear concealer and y'all..... the combo is so gorgeous. It instantly erased my regrets and I started questioning if I should start buying the 2 this way on purpose 😅. If any of you are like me, you definitely have at least one concealer that is too light. Ordering online can also be a huge pain when trying to choose the right shade. So most makeup lovers have a concealer that's too light. Don't worry, at some point you will likely have a foundation that's too dark. I'm not saying every combination of formulas will work together, but the Lumi and the Infallible full wear literally make the PERFECT combination effect. It's skin like, super thin, but full coverage. It's glowy to the eyes, but doesn't have to be set with a powder. It couldn't work any better together. I work a regular full time job, so like most people, I don't have time to be too fussy with my makeup before work. It only takes about 10 extra seconds for me to mix 1 pump of Lumi and one small dollop of the Fresh Wear concealer together then get it on my face. So it is worth that 10 seconds for certain. I just can't explain how beautiful that combo works together. Anyway, happy makeuping to everyone! 😊
Great Observer, I loved your super creative comment! I never throw makeup fails away, I invariably find a way to make products work later on somehow. As you said, not all formulas mix well together, but when they do you may have a dream combo on your hands! I mix foundation, concealer, gold or pearlescent highlighters, liquid bronzer, sooo much fun. I store any excess mixed product in an airtight container (old loose powder pot) for use the next day. Take care & big hugs 🥰😘
I love this foundation. They have so many shades, and it blends into my skin so beautifully. I will agree less is more though; I can use three pumps for my whole face. I’ve seen other videos online where people use more but I don’t think that’s necessary at all.
I'd be interested to see a video for "If I lost all my makeup, this is the one thing that I'd buy in each Category".
Oooo this is a good idea for a video
Ohhh interesting. I agree!
Oh, yes!
Hi Allie can you pleaseee do a beauty room makeup collection tour!!! I've been asking for this video for years!!! Love you xoxo
It’s also one of the BEST foundations for mixing!! I swear, it works great with everything!!! But the best combo ever is this one with the Nars Soft Matte. It bumps it up to FULL coverage , but still looks like skin. And it makes the skin look even more smooth and poreless and lasts even longer. For my wedding, I mixed these 2 foundations + a spritz of setting spray before applying… BEAUTIFUL coverage and finish !!!
I use it almost every day and I love it. I had trouble finding a concealer I liked with it until I tried the NYX one. Thank you for your videos. I use so many of the suggestions you give and your community gives. Such a wonderful group of people. ❤️
ah same here! i almost gave up on my holy grail concealer hunt and then tried the NYX. it’s works wonderful! 🥰
Bare With Me??
This is also my holy grail foundation!! my tip to use it is to apply it like a moisturiser, warm it between your palms and just smooth it on, it gives you the most surreal glow and its TRULY BLURRING!!
I’m with you Allie! Since you recommended this, I bought it and never looked back! It’s my favorite and am wearing Mont Blanc too. My second favorite is the Shiseido Synchro Self Refreshing foundation. I love that too and love YOU Allie! 🥰
Shiseido owns NARS 🥰 so your foundations are sisters!
@@MsGnor thanks for the info! It makes perfect sense! 👍
@@janfromseattle 💋
I’m 50 with pretty normal to dryish skin and that is my favorite foundation!!! It’s stunning!
How do you apply it? I can’t get it to stop sinking into my fine lines and looks like tiny pinholes all over my face - like every single pore is visible and gives me wrinkles I didn’t know I had
@@crystaldingman773 I use a foundation brush from BK beauty. I also prep my skin by using the vitamin enriched face base from Bobbi brown. I don’t have enlarged pores but I do have some fine lines. I don’t notice much settling.
I feel this way about the Nars soft matte, sucker stays put through anything!
So funny Allie, I'm SOOOO trying to use up all the foundations that are taking up the room in my foundation drawer, so I've been waaaaay out of the loop on the latest Nars foundation. I'm going to try to avoid picking this up till I knock off a few other bottles, but this sounds like a #1 for sure, and I see from other comments that many agree! So glad that you shared this in-depth look🌺🙏❤🌻
Angela Adlish, consider donating your gently used makeup to women's shelters. Many of them will accept used make up. Other organizations will also take them, do some research. Or give them away to friends, family, or for free on craigslist, facebook marketplace, nextdoor.
Right there with you, sis!🙂
I just got this foundation a few weeks ago for my birthday and I've really enjoyed it! I got it because I noticed how much you've been using it. I love the finish and how you can't go over board with it. I will say that when you are outside and doing a lot of running around it doesn't last as long. It also gets pretty dewy on me too. I'm not sure if it's because of the skincare in the product. But overall I do think it's worth the money.
It’s not just your cap! I really like this foundation too. But hate messy cap!!
I agree! This foundation is seriously the best formula and the glow it gives! It lasts all day and is actually great to mix with other foundations!
bright lips finally! more of this please 💗
This foundation is on my to try list for awhile! Def gonna buy this after your vid! Love your videos Allie!! sending love from taiwan
Hi Allie , I’m using the same foundation as you , Mont Blanc but I realized it only last me 4hrs max and compared to the other brand , GIVENCHY Prisme Libre Skin Caring Glow N120 , it lasted 6hrs or more and not forgetting my all time favorite La Prairie - Porcelain.. Thank you for sharing your favorite stuff to us , love it.
try it with a primer and setting spray based on your skin type. it is pretty long-wearing
It truly is the BEST foundation out there I usually hate wearing foundation and can’t wait until the end of the day to take it off this is the first foundation I have ever found that feels like you are not wearing anything at all yet it makes your skin look gorgeous I also use the new Nars powder with it which is insanely good sets without a trace of powder look on your face no idea what magic is in the new Nars products but it’s now the only thing I will be purchasing it is soooo amazing. I have dry sensitive skin so I use the Laura mercier hydrating primer underneath along with my hydrating skin care otherwise the foundation will cling to my dry patches just a tip if you have dry skin like me 💖
Hey Allie!! Thank you so much for this video. I’m not too much of a foundation gal as my skin type is more dry, and prone to acne and rosacea. So I have a hard time finding something that doesn’t break me out, give me flare ups or is just way too drying. I’ve been doing a ton of research as I want something for night outs or just help even my skin out and I think you’ve sold me to at least give this one a try. It looks absolutely beautiful on your skin. I love your videos! Your absolutely beautiful!
Same here, Kyana! Having Rosacea really sucks, and just the act of putting a foundation on can cause a flare up at times. I’m looking forward to trying this out because I need something that works!!
I'm still on the fence about this one... I really love the Dior Forever Matte, the Nars Natural Radiant (also in Monte Blanc) and the Fenty Beauty matte foundation. Love you and your videos! Have a great weekend Allie! Xoxo 😘🧡
Hi Allie, This foundation always look skin like when you use it. If I did not see you apply it I would never know you had it on. Also I have never seen a bad review on this foundation, every review I have seen has been very good for this Nars Foundation. I have it also for awhile now. Great choice Allie and we love you too.🌹
YES I just tried it the other day and I could totally tell that my skin looked smoother and poreless and I love the finish. Great coverage and so pretty. 😍👍
Oh and I am almost 51 and have normal skin. I agree that it's exceptional 😊
I'm actually so glad you posted this allie! I have a horrid time with foundations as well as shades because I'm so pale with what I call 'bad neutral' undertones, meaning instead of looking good in silver and gold I can only do silver, but warmer eyeshadow looks better on me and I cant wear light colors and especially light blues/green and yellow/orange. Basically none of the "neutral" undertone signs apply but cool tones are too pink on me and in most lights it's really easy to look yellow, and some neutral tones foundations still pull yellow on me. I finally started looking at nars because I have yet to see anyone have a bad review of their foundations across a whole range of skin types and tones. I used their match tool based on my closest matching other foundations and was surprised that Oslo L1.5 came up, but I think I'm also going to try Mont blanc because on camera you seem to have a very similar skin tone to me. My only hold up all this time has been that I'm trying to make as much of my makeup and skin care routines 100% cruelty free and nars isnt since they're owned by shiseido and sell in countries that require animal testing either of the ingredients themselves or of the product once it arrives in their markets and such. But with something as challenging for me as foundation I'm willing to let that slide and accept that in the US and the bulk of countries the nars sub brand itself tries to be cruelty free.
Totally agree. I wore it to my wedding. I mix it with my lancome tient odole for my perfect summer shade.
well i popped out this afternoon and grabbed a test sample (santa fe)... and after 5 hours of wearing this, I am in love with this foundation... I will be purchasing this tomorrow - As always Allie thank you for your passion for makeup and your honesty & integrity
I love Maybeleine Fit Me Foundation…. it is beautiful … and Makeup forever HD makeup.
your videos make people feel relaxed and entertained keep going your videos are beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
I want try that foundation. I never like any foundation. I used to use it cosmetics but have very sensitive skin, love that lipstick too
I love my Nars light reflecting foundation. I am 36. I def have older skin but at the same time so many people say I don’t look my age but this foundation just makes my skin look so flawless glowy and beautiful and you get. Will def be a repurchase once I am out.
Wow Allie!! You could definitely be a fresh faced model with this look you've created!! Stunning and the lipstick is stunning, too!
I work in cosmetics retail where we sell this product! It truly is stunning. I’m not sure what exactly is happening with your pump, and while I’ve never had anyone return their bottle bc of a problem with the pump, I do notice some minor pump issues with our testers. Never anything super intense, but a little leakage from time to time
I agree with you. I love this foundation. I have mature combo skin and it works great for me. I watched several reviews of this foundation and it looks great on everyone. One girl had a lot of acne & it looked wonderful on her. So I had to have it.
Hi I picked up the Nars foundation based on your recommendation! Thank you. FYI Benefit changed the formula of the brow pencil. I don’t like the new one😵💫
You have the prettiest smile ever😍 I definitely want to try this foundation!! It’s gorgeous on you!!
I would still love to see an updated top foundation list. I do love this one though and it is my go to as well.
I just bought this because you liked it so much and Omg!!….. I LOVE it! I’ve never bought anything but drugstore foundation. Just wanted you to know! 🖤🖤🖤 thank you!
I've been trying to find this in the shade Gobi for weeks. I color matched in store and it was perfect. I will keep checking, I can't wait to try it.
I just ordered the Nars natural radiant
And hopefully I'll love it as you love this one :')
You look beautiful. I think I want to try this foundation. I’ve been using missha m bb cream for ages. Maybe I could do a separate spf underneath. In New Zealand the sun can be harsh so I need sunscreen every day. At 48 I have been trying to reverse the sun damage from younger years with good skincare including retinol & hyaluronic acid.
I find this foundation very similar to the Lisa Eldridge foundation. So for those wanting to try that but not wanting the hassle of ordering. From the UK it’s really close. The LE is a bit more long wearing.
Well i was happy to find this in my sephora sample bag! Excited to give it a try! Right now im loving Loreal True Match Nude Serum its glowy and great for my dry skin
I also love this foundation!! I’m more pale than you, so I find they do not have my perfect shade, but I make it work! I have normal to dry skin - I find it creases a little by the end of the day, but not horrible!
When I was in need of a foundation in the spring, I watched a lot of TH-camr reviews. I was tempted to but the CT new foundation. But you suggested NARS. So I purchased it. I absolutely love it!
I'm very intrigued.... I've used Nars in the past.. looks like I need to give this a try. Great tutorial and very informative 💕💕
Wish I could get this, it's just not in my price range. I've been using the elf cc cream. Maybe eventually I can get it because it looks lovely.
Ugh, and I was so close to buying this at the last Sephora sale, but opted for the LYS foundation instead. Now you got me regretting my decision!! It's so pricey here in Canada - 65 dollars!! I just can't right now, sadly. But someday I will hopefully be able to try it out.
Nars is the king of foundations. Fortunately I found a perfect match as well. 🥰
I love this foundation for the “winter” in Florida, I have yet to find a foundation that works in the summer but doesn’t break the bank. My next try is the infallible or get the deslick setting spray from urban decay again. I have combo that leans oily.
I too have this foundation and love it! £
Im very interested in what primers work best for it? I'm 45 and have fine lines x
I don’t know if you can get Rimmel in the US but I use Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation 25hr and it is lovely and gives a nice glow to the skin
What about the dior backstage? Somehow nobody talks about it but i think it's completely life changing
So love that teal color on u perfect color for u
Looks great on you! Curious about what primer you use with it?
I love that foundation. My only complaint is that my bottle gets messy too. It’s not just yours. NARS needs to fix the pump!
The pump on mine exploded too. I have to open it up to get the foundation. But it’s my fave. Lol
I’ve been using Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue, and Lancôme foundation for a few months. I’ve been waiting and waiting for these to be gone so I can buy the Nars Light Reflecting foundation 😩 But I can’t use these up fast enough lol. I don’t need a bunch of opened, half used foundations sitting on my vanity, so I’m *really* trying hard to stop myself from buying the Nars 😆
I tried it, and it did nothing for my 61 year old, dry-ish skin. I tried it with and without primer, and with 3 different sunscreens. I tried it with a brush, with fingers, and with a sponge. My pores showed and looked awful no matter how much or how little I used.
I finally threw it away.
My current go-to is No. 1 de Chanel.
Just because the internet raves about a foundation doesn't mean it's perfect for you!
Great video did you use a primer and if so which one🥰btw you are soooooo adorable… I love when your describing products and you giggle 😆sooooo cute!
Oh God…I thought I found my favorite….now I’m gonna have to buy it. LOL! Also….I have that lipstick and I LOVE IT! (Mine currently is either Dior Backstage, or No1 de Chanel)
Love your foundation I hoping to try nars xx
I was thinking about not buying makeup anymore, at least until I finish my current stock , I am neither a makeup pro nor a guru .
I was eyeing this foundation for the longest time and I was planning the fight any ounce of temptation to buy it . I was even thinking about buying the new ELF glow filter and mix it with my current foundations to get what Nars light reflecting foundation is offering 🙈
I love this foundation as well! Never found one that looks so good on me. However it oxidises and looks a bit too shiny on me after a couple of hours. Still better than other foundations. So keep that in mind: order a schade that is slightly lighter, don't use too glossy skincare before and use a mattifying powder. If anyone is reading this: can you maybe recommend a good mattifying primer for dry skin and a good flawless setting powder, that gives a matt finish for a long time?
Can you kindly swatch the other shades you had in your pr like Salzburg fiji
So excited that I guessed it right! 😃
Great video 📹 Allie I haven't tried this foundation but I've seen you use it so many times on your channel 😀. I have the same skin type as yours. Thanks for giving this foundation a video 📹 of its own.
Please try Makeup Forever HD Skin foundation to compare. It's very skin like.
I've been wanting to invest in a high-end really good foundation.. I've only ever used drugstore (which is totally fine with me) but I'm a bit older now and my skin is just not the same. So after watching this video, I think I want to try this one.. but just my luck, I go over to ulta and it's sold out! Grrrr 🙃
Need a dupe for Nars!!! It's so expensive 😭
Maybe I keep missing it…but though I appreciate you telling us what shade you are wearing it would really be VERY HELPFUL if you let us know your skin tone and undertone of your skin.
Hi, I wanted to ask you if you have any recommendations and a nice, pretty, affordable eye brush set??
I am hypersensitive and constantly aware of anything additional on my skin. I am in love with the mac face and body and don't know if the nars foundation will be feeling too heavy.. has anyone who is really sensitive tried it and can tell me if it is bearable to wear?
Hi Allie. Have you tried Beauty Pie foundation?
I'm 70 and I've never tried it. I have overly dry skin. I have to use things with oil. I've been using elf.
What foundation brush did you use with this foundation? Tia!
*unrelated comment* How can you minimalize sweating ?? Like after I cleanse , do my astringent/toner then go for my serum/ moisturizer/SPF (which before doing my primer I let all the layers dry first ) so after i do my primer and while i let it dry I notice even before its done drying my T-Zone is already starting to sweat (my skin is combo more to the oily side especially in the T-Zone every where else is basically normal) so by the time i finish my make up it starts sweating really bad which if I'm off of work its not that bad but if im at work its really bad . any suggestions? Also thank you for the recommendation I will be checking into it . A foundation I really love lately is by the brand called Flower I think Drew Barrymore was the spokes person for them they have perfumes too it's called light illusion luminous makeup and nude skin feel I think it was like 12 bucks at Wal-Mart .
Can’t find what lip stick your wearing
What shade is Allie wearing? I didn't hear her say it
If not Allie, is there anyone who can give me advice on this? 😓
I have bought this foundation right after it came out especially when everyone was raving about it.
I loved it the first 2 times I wore it, but after my skin did not work with it. No matter what I use (finger,sponge,brush) it just does not blend into the skin, only stays on the surface and I can easily just wipe it away. I tried to use less or more. Tried with different primers and without primer. Nothing works. I don’t normally set my face with powder, but I tried that too, that was even worse!
I find that in the first hour wearing it, the foundation looks pretty nice, and after, it starts to fully separate on my face.
I am so sad. Did anyone have the same problem and maybe was able to figure it out?
Thank you🌸
Is it true that Nars runs yellow?
What powder did you set it with?
Which brush is that for your foundation
What skincare are you using? You know you’re a makeup junky when you can tell the brand and exact product on a blurred picture. I wanted to get a sample of this but when I told the person at Sephora helping me that my favorite is Bobbi Brown serum foundation she said this was similar but a TAD bit drier, so I probably wouldn’t like it as much - and BB one has dimethicone up high in the ingredients, and I wonder if that helps it from sinking into my lines. It’s weird but Bobbi Brown’s skin foundation is a little more liquidy but my crease line on my chin is more noticeable to me when I wear it. I hate when I ask for a sample and they tell me I’d like something else better, because people love this foundation.
What color and brand eyeshadow?
Allie, do you still use the believe beauty foundation?
You are spot on with this foundation🤌 GOOD FOR YOU AND FOR US❣️thank you 😊
This NARS foundation settled into creases/wrinkles. I had to return it.
Truth is they gave me a sample of this foundation at Sephora to try and ppl also asked me what I’m wearing, they told me it’s gorgeous. First time in a long time they asked me…. It was beautiful. So this is true !!!! It’s also really expensive though. 🫣
My skin is soo dry but everything creases on me except for estee lauder and it is sooo mattt 🥹
I couldn't agree more! Fantastic foundation! I LOVE IT! I am 72 with fairly dry skin. I think it's more normal than dry though. I am a foundation junkie. I have tried every brand you can mention and I continually go back to the Nars Light Reflecting foundation. My shade is Patagonia. My pump broke this past week. It must be common because other influencers have mentioned problems with it. Maybe Nars will work on correcting that.
You can order a replacement from Nars or I believe Amazon has pumps too.
Have you tried Bobbi Brown serum foundation? I was told the NARS is the tiniest bit drier, so I might stay with the BB until I can sample this.
@@wendyraye No. I haven't tried the Bobbi Brown serum foundation. I was head over heels for the Cle de Peau radiant fluid matte foundation for some time. It is truly beautiful as is Givenchy Prisme Libre. But this Nars foundation makes me feel silk screened!
If we are paying $40 to $50 buckaroos for a foundation, the product shouldn't be breaking or defective.
Have you ever found a foundation that doesn’t highlight dry patches or flakes? That’s my problem 😭
I bought this foundation because of all the hype on tik tok and tbh at first I did NOT like it 😬 BUT, in one of your videos you said “less is more with this foundation” and that was a complete game changer for me!! I started using a pump less than I normally would and ohmygoodness, I was OBSESSED! it really is perfection. I haven’t put it down since, I use it for every occasion and I have YOU to thank 🥰🥰
I only need two of the small pumps for my whole face. This is my holy grail. If they stop making this, I have no idea what I will do.
I use a pump and a squirt more and it's perfect!!
I'm going to try less, cuz like you, I didn't understand the hype.. crossing my fingers...
I'm going to try this because it was so heavy when I did it!
I'm 63 years old and just started wearing foundations about 3 years ago. So, I have been trying a bunch to find what works best for me. I love this foundation! It is so beautiful and brings my complexion to life. I love that I only need to use a small amount of it. The only thing I don't like about it is it is messy at the cap! Same issue you pointed out. I also use the Mont Blanc shade and find it to be a wonderful match for my skin. I feel bad that I now have several foundations that I am not sure I will even use again. Well, I take that back. I am also loving the Rose Inc tinted whatever it is called. That is also gorgeous!!!
Good to know. If you can get a sample of Bobbi Brown serum foundation I think you might like it. A Sephora employee told me the NARS is just the tiniest bit drier, which might work better for you - BB isn’t greasy on me and I have acne prone oily/combination skin but anything that has the slightest matte finish literally pulls my face down like it’s rubber cement (the worst I’ve ever tried that did this was NARS Sheerglow). I live in a dry climate so I’m not sure if I would feel the same in a humid climate, just for reference.
We are of an age and I too just started wearing makeup! Hail to the OG women!!
I am 53, also love Nars and Mont Blanc is my shade too!
Another great one is from the Korean Brand Age 20s cushion foundation on Amazon.
And Missha BB cream....my 3 holy grails!!! 😉❤
@@LeslieSunshine17 I see that BB Cream all the time at TJMaxx and have been so curious about it. Are the shades pretty accurate; in other words what is your Monte Blanc shade match in the Missha one?
At 63 years old, you don’t need makeup. Ageing is beautiful, nothing needs to be enhanced.
If anything, you need to clutch your money tightly. Leave the carelessness to the young people.
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I’m really in love with the L’Oréal infallible liquid foundations- I find I get so many compliments on my skin when I wear it.
I agree. Just mix a lil liquid highlighter in it and it becomes glowy/ light reflecting. It's just phenomenal.
Gemma ( my fav Wolfness) was singing your praises the other day! Made me feel good to hear her support and admiration of you❣️She’s someone I could call a friend indeed…
I was actually completely with you on this Nars foundation being the best I've ever tried but then I started using it more often an all of a sudden my super dry skin started to work against it! I gives me dry patches and unevenness all over and it's making me SO sad!!! Foundations do tend to do this however sometimes, I have very dry skin with mild eczema so sometimes I'll find a foundation and I'll love it more then any other and then I use it some more and it starts looking bad on me, which is such a disappointment. My skin has been acting up in the Austin heat lately but I am going back to my home country of Iceland so I'm going to see how it wears after my skin has gotten used to it's usual environment again. I will not give up on this foundation just yet!!! I have been using the
Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 from Estée Lauder and I friggin LOVE it!!! It's so beautiful and agrees so well with my dry skin PLUS it has SPF which I think the Nars one is missing. But I am also a foundation fanatic and I'll always love testing out new ones. The It Cosmetics Nude Glow is also AMAZING!
Yes, yes and yes! All of those!
It’s expensive as heck (now especially) but I feel like nothing beats Bobbi Brown serum foundation! A little goes a long way and it blends in and doesn’t look like makeup but covers what needs to be covered. I’m acne prone, combination, dry patches, all the fun stuff and it absolutely doesn’t emphasize dryness. Try it out if you can. It lasts forever because one pump is plenty.
@@wendyraye hi Wendy...a question... thanks for your rec. Because I have very dry skin VERY acne prone...do u think the Bobbi Brown fdtn will work for extreme dry skin...and can u say the skincare u use underneath and if u use primer...most primers break me out hoping to find one with bha or aha or lactic acid in it or niacinamide etc to prevent breakouts. Thanks! I'm gonna try Bobbi Brown and also Allie thanks I will try a sample of Nars fdtn also!! Great video!!!
@@bethreid3352 ELF has a acne fighting primer with salicylic acid. It smooths, blurs pores and fine lines but isn’t a longevity primer
I also have very dry skin and agree with you. This foundation sometimes just seems not to work, other times looks great. But my favourite is still Too Faced Born this Way foundation. I am interested in trying this foundation from Estée Lauder now!
I *soooo* wanted to love this foundation, but it just kept separating on me, no matter what I did; no primer, primer, different primers, different moisturisers, different spfs...none of it worked. But the Dior Forever matte no transfer 24h foundation (the floral skincare one) has been really good, everything I'd hoped the Nars one would have been!
The Dior Matte foundation keeps separating on me. It doesn't matter how I prep my skin, any tips? I want to love it, because of the price.
Same experience. I don’t get all the raving about this foundation. It didn’t hold up that well, didn’t stick well to certain parts of the face. I just don’t get it. And I’ve tried a ton of foundations. I like the Dior forever as well but I will say the L’Oréal hyaluronic serum is my holy grail right now. Lightweight. Skin like and last all freaking day.
@@embeth446 I've been meaning to try the L'oréal serum but was nervous it would do the same thing that the Nars did - but I think I might have to give it a try now!
@@kelseyrallison7422 I've found it's best with just moisturiser and SPF underneath (I use the St Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturizer and the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Facial SPF30 Sun Cream) with a little of the ELF Matte Putty Prime in my T Zone - hope this helps!
@@sasha_marie_13 if you like the finish of the Dior matte you’ll probably like it. It’s a skin like matte finish. Very long lasting on me, even longer than the Dior. I do one layer and then spot conceal or build up just on problem areas. The dropper is messy and annoying though so I put a pump on mine.
Hey Allie! I'm 62 years old with lines, crevices, dry-to-normal skin, hyperpigmentation, age spots, moody rosacea with weird texture and silvery scars from removal of BCCs, BareMinerals OG Original loose mineral powder is it! For 20 years now! It works over any moisturizer, primer, BB or CC cream, tinted sunBLOCK, self tanner, anything I've thrown at it. The coverage is easy to moderate depending on what's under it and which brush you use. I've had many women tell me my skin looks great. I use two adjoining shades, one in the original semi-dewy finish, the other in matte. You do have to spend time buffing it, and you do have to use good quality brushes. Oh, and sweat doesn't seem to bother it, even though I don't use setting spray. Sometimes I walk through a light mist cloud of plain rosewater spray with it on. And I work outdoors all day In Southern California's abundant sun and smog. BareMinerals is it!
I completely agree! I'm 44 with oily acne prone skin. All liquid foundations and concealers separate on me. I have never had a problem with both the bareminerals powder foundation and powder concealer. Depending on my oilyness, longevity may be a factor but it always fades gracefully. Which brush do you use for the foundation?
I’m 40 with normal/dry and I’ve tried SO many foundations ( although not the Nars Light Reflecting yet) and BareMinerals OG is MY OG as well! It’s gorgeous every single time I wear it! Also, I have hyperhydrosis, which is a condition that causes abnormal amounts of sweating all over, especially my face and this foundation is the only one I’ve ever found that stays on and pretty even through a sweating episode. And that is saying something!!
@@natnguyen4052 Sorry I'm late in getting back to you. I reserve my best Sigma brushes for the BareMinerals powders. I have the large angled Bake Kabuki brush,
# F89 and its baby-sized twin, Bake Precision # P89. Black handles, brown bristles with white tips. I was lucky to find two of each brush at Marshalls for $9.99 each. Good luck!
@@andreamarksberry345 Yep. This stuff is bomb! I'm so glad they didn't change the formula once Leslie sold the line and the new owner company expanded it!
@@natnguyen4052 Sorry it seems I'm late in getting back to you; I thought I already replied but can't find the reply now. I use Sigma brushes now exclusively for the BareMinerals powders. Large angled Baked Kabuki # F89, and its baby-sized twin Baked Precision # P89. Black handles, brown bristles with white tips. Found two of each of these at Marshalls over a year ago for $9.99 each! Was using EcoTools brushes before, also very good! The softer and looser the brush, the lighter the application. Good luck!
Hi Allie. I've been using that foundation since i learned about it from you I am the same shade. I'm 64 and this is really all I've been wearing as well! So for mature ladies I would say absolutely give this a try. It's so wonderful!
Thats me and my loreal hyaluronic acid tint foundation. On bottle number 3!!!
Me too girl! I have been on a mission my whole life for the perfect foundation (I'm 33) and this one is IT! I've tried every single drugstore foundation and there isn't a single one that compares.
I somehow just discovered the Magic Base primer and the combo is incredible for my pores.
I have been trying to get this foundation for the past 4 weeks. Every store I have been to or even online, my shade is sold out. I tried a sample a few weeks ago and now no other foundation compares. Less is more with this foundation and it is more like skincare. It blends seamlessly into the skin and feels breathable all day. It is truly a beautiful foundation.
I have been wearing this one for months, too. I am 57 and have dry sensitive skin and this is my holy grail. The shade match was spot on and my skin looks so good with this foundation. I bought four different foundations around the same time and every time I use a different one, I feel like I am cheating on this one. 😂
Do you have dry patches or flaky skin with your dry skin? I am thinking of trying the Nars because I just cannot find a foundation that doesn’t look horrible with my tretinoin skin 😭
@@lostandfound5145 I am so sorry, I haven't been on in a while. Yes, I have dry patches on my forehead and chin. For me, the NARS has worked out great. I moisturize with The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid, moisturizer, and sunscreen. This has worked out very well for me. I live in a hot, humid climate, and the NARS never fails me. The color match is spot on, and it never looks dry or patchy. If you decide to try it, I hope it does for you what it did for me.
I love this NARS foundation as well. Especially because it lasts a long time. Pretty much anyone could justify the price because you only need a very small amount, it is so pigmented. I have to say though, I get the exact same look when I mix my Dollar General 5$ Believe beauty foundation in with the Fresh brand Rose Deep Hydration face cream moisturizer before applying it to my face. I mix it together with my finger on the back of my hand then apply it with my brush. After I apply my foundation and concealer with my brush I bounce over everything with my beauty blender. I wet it in the sink then squeeze it out with a dry bath cloth. Then I spray the butt of it with Catrice Prime and Fine dewy glow fixing spray. I love to bounce over every single one of my foundations and concealers this way. Especially if I set everything with powder. It just gives every single foundation, concealer and powder combo a glow that isn't greasy at all, but looks like skin. Another foundation I'm hooked on is the Loreal True Match Lumi.
Last time I ran into Walmart to repurchase the Lumi I grabbed the wrong shade. It is literally 3 shades darker than my face. Florescent lighting can really throw you off big time. Especially during the Summer when your eyes have to adjust from the natural bright sunlight to the Florescent lighting in a store. Anyway, they didn't have my usual color so I just grabbed what I thought would be closest. I messed up big time. So.... since I don't ever return any makeup products. I thought, " Is there any way I can lighten this and make it work?" I remembered buying the Loreal Full Wear more than concealer in the shade Ivory 330. It is way too light for me so I decided to try mixing the too dark Lumi with the too light Infallible full wear concealer and y'all..... the combo is so gorgeous. It instantly erased my regrets and I started questioning if I should start buying the 2 this way on purpose 😅. If any of you are like me, you definitely have at least one concealer that is too light. Ordering online can also be a huge pain when trying to choose the right shade. So most makeup lovers have a concealer that's too light. Don't worry, at some point you will likely have a foundation that's too dark. I'm not saying every combination of formulas will work together, but the Lumi and the Infallible full wear literally make the PERFECT combination effect. It's skin like, super thin, but full coverage. It's glowy to the eyes, but doesn't have to be set with a powder. It couldn't work any better together. I work a regular full time job, so like most people, I don't have time to be too fussy with my makeup before work. It only takes about 10 extra seconds for me to mix 1 pump of Lumi and one small dollop of the Fresh Wear concealer together then get it on my face. So it is worth that 10 seconds for certain. I just can't explain how beautiful that combo works together. Anyway, happy makeuping to everyone! 😊
Great Observer, I loved your super creative comment!
I never throw makeup fails away, I invariably find a way to make products work later on somehow.
As you said, not all formulas mix well together, but when they do you may have a dream combo on your hands!
I mix foundation, concealer, gold or pearlescent highlighters, liquid bronzer, sooo much fun. I store any excess mixed product in an airtight container (old loose powder pot) for use the next day.
Take care & big hugs 🥰😘
I love this foundation. They have so many shades, and it blends into my skin so beautifully. I will agree less is more though; I can use three pumps for my whole face. I’ve seen other videos online where people use more but I don’t think that’s necessary at all.