NARS Sheer Glow Foundation Review

Okay, I purchased this at Sydney, Bondi Junction's MECCA store before work one day. The NARS adviser assisted me in finding the suitable shade for me, and which she did - perfect shade actually! 

So just briefly, on that day she:

• My face was already moisturized with Lancome Hydra Zen Neuro Calm
• Applied NARS Pore Refining Primer
• NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Medium1 Punjab with no setting powder and with a foundation brush. Note: I'm a MAC NC30.

So,

• Price: I purchased this when they had a sale, usually it'll be $69AUD but I paid a sweet $61AUD for 30ml
• Packaging: 4/10. The liquid itself is very smooth and not as thick as compared to MAC foundations. So when you're not aware of that and open the bottle (with no pump) we all know what's going to happen...
• Longevity: 5/10. Started wearing off after about 4 hours for me
• Overall: 7.5/10. Would be of higher rating if I had NARS Pore Refining Primer. Instead I used my MAC prep+prime skin brightening serum **UPDATE** I'm not using Smashbox photo finish hydrating primer. It doesn't leave any flaky skin, lasts for about 7 hours however gets a little oily. I have really sensitive skin and this combination works great for me... except for the oiliness part.

Pros

• Low to a buildable medium coverage 
• Natural glow! Looks amazing and natural (if you use the NARS pore refining primer)
• Blends fairly well
• Evens skin tone
• Great for sensitive skin 
• Texture is not too thick

Cons

• Extremely accentuates dry spots (if you don't moisturize well enough)
• Causes extreme skin flaking if you have dry skin
• Can look cakey if you have dry skin 

Overall

• Okay, on cooler days I try to limit myself wearing this reason being, as much as I moisturize It still has the tendency to flake and accentuate my dry spots. Again I didn't use NARS pore refining primer in fact I don't even own it. But when I went to MECCA and the NARS adviser applied their NARS primer then the foundation, it lasted and looked natural and simply amazing. **UPDATE** using this with Smashbox photo finish hydrating primer, it looks great! except it tends to get oily. 
• Advice: I would really recommend using their pore refining primer and moisturize really well. People say this foundation is good for dry/oily/combination skin but really, I think those with dry skin should probably stay clear from this.
• Would I purchase it again? Probably... but instead of wearing MAC during warmer seasons, I would wear this baby instead. One day...just one day shall I try Giorgio Armani foundation.

 Medium1 Punjab

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