After watching endless reviews and tutorials, I decided to join the Nars Sheer Glow foundation-loving cult.
This foundation claims to give immediate hydration, evens skin tone and leaves the skin brighter and more radiant. I do agree with the claim, except for the hydration part.
The finish of this foundation is satin-matte, so it looks really natural and skin like. I dont find my skin looking very "glowy" after using this, but it does make my face look brighter and more radiant. My face doesnt feel oily after using it despite the fact that this foundation is targeted for normal-dry skin types. I think that people with oily skin can still use this foundation. I do use a primer and powder so those may affect the oiliness of my face. This foundation still looks good even though I wore it for more than 10 hours. It doesnt claim to be long wearing, but it does last very well on me. (I live in a hot and humid country)
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I dont think that the Sheer Glow foundation is necessarily "sheer" as it is a medium coverage foundation. It does cover majority of my blemishes but I do use concealer under my eyes and over some blemishes. This foundation is buildable so you can add more layers for a fuller coverage. This foundation also makes me feel like Im not wearing any foundation. It is super blendable and I use either my fingers or my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush to blend it out.
The Sheer Glow foundation line has 20 shades (mostly yellow tone). My shade is "Punjab" which is Medium 1, medium with golden-peachy undertone. It doesnt have any SPF so you wont have to worry about flashback. It is also fragrant free. I think that everyone can find their shade from this line.
The packaging is simple yet classy. Its a glass tube with the classic Nars rubber material cap. It doesnt come with a pump but you can buy the pump separately from Nars. This foundation is pricey and you should get a sample of it first before splurging.
Overall, I really like this foundation. It has become my base HG. I do recommend it to anyone, from dry-normal-combo-oily skin. Its a foundation that everyone should try out. I would definitely repurchase when I run out.
Thanks for reading! xx
