NARS All Day Weightless Luminous Foundation

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Packaging:
This comes in the standard NARS packaging which is a little case of black corrugated cardboard and then in a NARS cardboard packaged black box with white text. The bottle is a long rectangle frosted glass shape with a black velvet cap and a pump and black text. The pump dispenses a small droplet which is great for controlled use.

Smell:
None.

Colour:
Mont Blanc Light 2 - light beige with yellow undertones. Satin finish with medium buildable coverage.
Available in 20 shades.

Formula/ Texture:
This is a thin, runny and smooth consistency. It's lightweight on the skin which is easily applied and best blended quickly in sections. NARS suggest to use your fingers for the warmth to blend this, It's easily removed with a basic makeup wipe.

It doesn't settle into fine lines, oxidise, emphasise pores, create a white cast in photos, break me out or cause skin irritations. The formula is oil free! It does skin into the skin and not create a mask effect. It will cling to dry patches.

I will stress the importance of using very light hand if powder is chosen to set this. I don't feel as though it'll need it especially for oily girls. Too much powder and the mask, cake effect can be seen. So those who naturally have a heavy hand will want to take care.

The longevity I can get out of this is 14 hours but with no signs of fading off or break down on my face I don't see why I can't get the promoted 16 hours.

Otherwise this produces such an amazing looking foundation. Skin is flawless looking but yet still looks natural with a hint of natural luminous on the high points of the face. I feel like it can lean more on the matte side depending on how many layers you apply. Idea for all skin types

Available:
Only from Mecca Cosmetic stores, meccacosmetica.com.au for $70 for 30ml/1floz.

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