NARS SHEER GLOW - DOES IT WORTH THE HYPE?

Mar 24, 2015

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Hi, my name is Charlotte and I am always the last person to try amazing products. On a more serious note, the private "black card" sales (I think it correspond to the VIP sales in the USA) started this week at Sephora, and since I needed to repurchase some body lotions for Japan I went there to use my 25% off coupon. I have been wanting the NARS Sheer Glow foundation for so long, I think since I heard Tanya Burr raved about it ages ago. I also thought that it was much wiser to get it here in France since I guess it might be less expensive that in Japan and you know, 25% off can't go wrong with such a discount. Anyway, I got mine in the shade Deauville which is such a great match for my skin tone!

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I tried it for the first time the other day. I met my best friend on that day, we had coffee outside, it was quite sunny and even with no powder, I wasn't oily at all! This foundation is seriously amazing. The coverage is great, it is not sheer at all, it has a good medium coverage (I have bad skin, scaring and frequent breakouts so I need a foundation that will cover that up!). It leaves your skin with a very lovely and natural finish. It is not that dewy but it's fine, add a good highlighter on the top of you cheecks and you will be good to go! Also, it is super blendable which is a huge plus. However I have a massive con. The packaging. Don't get me wrong, the bottle is really lovely. But no pump? Like for real NARS? I mean when you get a 40 euros foundation you expect it to come with a pump. I did purchased one however since they're really cheap in France (2,50 euros) but once you've put the pump on the foundation, you just can't use the lid anymore which is really annoying in my opinion. Anyway let me know what are your thoughts on this foundation, do you have dupes for it? Any more affordable foundation you prefer ?

9 comments :

  1. I never used NARS foundation. I'm more of a MAC addict. I'm using PRO LONGWEAR FOUNDATION. It's my fav one.

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    1. The MAC Pro Longwear is full coverage right? I might give it a go someday I've never tried any MAC foundation before! Have a nice week <3

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  2. I always thought "Sheer Glow" had a sheer coverage but I might have to test it out if it's medium coverage! The packaging looks so sleek (although shame about not having a pump). My favourite foundation at the moment is L'Oreal True Match - so nice!
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    1. I thought the exact same thing!! I was like, ew it seems so cool but I do need a medium coverage, and in the end ... pefect! Seriously! I like the L'Oréal True Match too, one of my drugstore favourite!

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  3. Interesting! I have been hearing of this foundation all the time, and I am in the market for a new one... I'll get it at sephora to give it a try, so at least I can return if I don't like it :) My one concern is since I have dry skin, I don't want anything to emphasize that...

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  4. Interesting! I have been hearing of this foundation all the time, and I am in the market for a new one... I'll get it at sephora to give it a try, so at least I can return if I don't like it :) My one concern is since I have dry skin, I don't want anything to emphasize that...

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    1. I think it is a good one for dry skin! I heard it wasn't that good for oily skin but in the end I love it on mine! I think it is a good foundation for all skin type to be honest :D

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  6. I just got this, loving it so far!


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