Nars Sheer Glow in Sante Fe
As some of you may know I have been on the hunt for my 'holy grail' foundation. Something that offers a medium but build-able coverage, long lasting with a natural almost glowy finish. After trying numerous foundations such as Chanel Matte Lumiere, Estee Lauder Double Wear and Jemma Kidd Light as Air I just couldn't find what I wanted. They were either too thick, too matte, looked slightly cakey and did not photograph well. Well girls, I think I have found what I was looking for after all this time - Nars Sheer Glow. I'm the type of girl that doesn't mind splurging out on products if I feel they work for me and are worth it. However when It comes to the more expensive products I like to get samples because I hate to waste money and the products themselves if I don't end up liking them. I had been looking to try this foundation for so long and I'm not sure what put me off, probably the snotty MUA on the Nars counter in Selfridges refusing me a sample... I don't think so. I thought I'd try my luck in House of Fraiser and was helped by the lovely MUA who gave me the shade Sante Fe, which is perfect! Its one of those shades that work when I'm on the pale side and can blend it down my neck without looking odd and also when I'm a little tanned. I just adore how this looks on my skin. It gives me that fresh glow and is flattering in harsh lights making me feel more confident. Don't be fooled by the name as it definitely isn't sheer. Its light in consistency but is highly pigmented. Oh and by the way, my skin type is normal/combination. However one of the downsides to this foundation is that its known for its weaker longevity, but used with Benefit Porefessional, this problem is solved. They are the perfect match! The other downside is that there is no SPF, which can easily be solved by using skincare with SPF so I'm not completely putt off. Just remember I'm talking about how this foundation works on my skin, everyones skin is different and even if you have the same skin type, foundations will react differently on different skins. So be sure to get a sample before buying and not to be let down if it doesn't work for you. Now this foundation retails at around the £29.00 mark. But seeing as its sold on ASOS who offer student discount, free delivery and the regular promotions it seems the best place to buy. I had a discount code and paid around £23.00 which I think is pretty reasonable for a foundation.
Whats your holy grail foundation?
Sounds great but im not a pricey girl. I love Revlon photoready for a medium but buildable coverage.
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Yet to find my holy grail. I do really love my EL Double Wear but the colour isn't a perfect match so I'm a bit annoyed as I can't justify going and buying a new one just for the colour! Also I hate foundations that contain spf as they photograph horribly. Definitely going to get matched and grab a sample of this when I'm next in the UK then will probably purchase from ASOS if I love it. From your review and many others, it sounds amazing! xx
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Arg! Hate snotty up-themselves sales assistants that deny me samples or try to con me into buying a full size because I can 'get a full refund within 30 days'. Like I'd ever bring a product back and demand a refund! x
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I have just this evening posted about my 'go to foundation' and it's the Estee Lauder double wear haha!! It is great when you a foundation perfect for you :)
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Great review, I really want to try this foundation after hearing so many good things about it. When I went to Nars to enquire about it the lady said it was really sheer and I would need something to go over it to make it a fuller coverage! What a liar.
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Thank you :) Yeah they said that to me as well... have no idea why they say it. Its definitely not sheer at all! xo
DeleteI think I'll definately be giving this ago next! x
ReplyDeletei've been trying to get my mitts on this at a discounted price because they do such a wide colour range and their palest looks so nice, but i'm rubbish at applying foundation so i feel like it'd be a waste. however it is on my to buy list and i'm definitely just going to purchase it before i have time change my mind about paying the price!
ReplyDeletei've tried estee lauder double wear too, it is WAY too thick and their colours are either orangey or very pink :( the lady at the make-up counter was really weird with me too, i hardly ever get the free samples instore and just search for them online because i feel so self conscious being looked at like i'm a tramp.
Yeah i definitely recommend only buying at a discount, especially because debenhams often have 20% off beauty! Sometimes the MUA's at counters can be really snobby, its a shame really because they could lose valuable customers!! I've felt the same as you at times, its not nice! xo
DeleteDouble Wear Light works well for me, although the lighest shade is a little dark for winter. Definitely have to use minimal and lots and lots of blending. Still, a little really does go a long way, and for a long time too. I found that Double Wear was too cakey and throughout the day looked worse, so I went down in intensity, and was very impressed.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to try the Jemma Kid Light As Air foundation soon, what put you off?
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I wanted to try the light one last summer but never got around to it! I did like DW in the summer because it lasted so long and i preferred it when it mixed with my oils a bit. I think Jemma Kid might be better for people with more oily prone skin. I just didn't like how it looked on my skin, it felt kind of heavy & I t didn't suit me under harsh lights! Thanks for your comment :) xo
DeleteI am really dying to try this but dont live near anywhere that sell it. Not wanting to just buy it online as i'm not sure what colour I'll need. Do you know of any sites online which do samples?
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havent tried that yet. right now im loving laura mercier's tinted moisturizer :D
ReplyDeleteOh thanks mentioning about about using ASOS with student discount and everything, I hadn't thought to do that :) xx
ReplyDeleteI got a sample of this foundation and loved it too! I think I'm definitely going to buy it too! :) xo
ReplyDeleteI'm cheap and cheerful, Maybeline Dream Matte Mousse is what i use! Glad you like this foundation, sounds lovely xx
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely. Im not a fan of liquid foundation so I usually stick to bare minerals
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I've heard good things about this foundation. For ages I used MAC studio fix foundation in NC15 as it was the only one I could find that was light enough for my skin. I recently switched to a liquid version. In the interim I used a relative cheapie, the Maybelline Dream Satin liquid in the lightest colour, but you only need the tiniest bit otherwise it makes you (well, pale me)look orange. Want to avoid that look!
ReplyDeleteWould be interested to see if Nars sheer glow comes in a shade light enough for the very pale.
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Great Post... I really want to try this foundation xxx
ReplyDeleteAhhh want to try this so badly but £29.00 is soooo expensive. I recently bought Double Wear and HATE it and my MAC is just far too orange based. May have to go get a sample of this - If the snobby girls allow me! x x x.
ReplyDeleteMy go to foundation at the moment is Bobbi Brown skin foundation which I've been told is quite similar to Nars sheer glow so might have to go and try this out! I hate going to get matched for a foundation they always con you and most of the time give me the wrong colour!
ReplyDeletegreat post! I might try ASOS with the discount xx
really want to try this hopefully can get a sample from selfrages!xxx
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I've been wanting to try this for so long,may have to take the plunge!
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I got this when I went to New York and didn't like it mostly because the colour was all wrong even though I got colour matched! I'm on the hunt for my perfect foundation and I've also tried Esteé Lauder Double Wear and don't like it. I'm fed up of trying expensive foundation and them not working so I'm going to try a few drugstore ones in hope I'll find the perfect one there! Love your blog xx
ReplyDeleteI have had this foundation in the same shade i really love it for summer and spring when i dont want too mcuh coverage when its hot but i prefer not to where it in winter casue i need more coverage.
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I've now got the Nars Sheer Glow because I absolutely loved it when the MUA tried it on me. I was matched to two colours, one which was the lightest shade darker (if that makes any sense) and unfortunately it turns out that ASOS doesn't do all the colours, and only a select few! They have 10 colours when I believe there are something like 20. I ended up paying £29.50 for the right colour. I guess I'm just unlucky!
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