2011 *24868864

Review: NARS Powder Foundation

My FIRST EVER Nars product =]

PRICE: $45 usd

Location of Origin: USA

Weight: 0.4 oz

Product Description: (taken from Sephora.com)

Nars Powder Foundation introduces a lightweight formula that provides flexible coverage and protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Enclosed in a luxury compact, Powder Foundation combines the ease of a powder with the performance of a foundation for a polished complexion. Incredibly versatile, Powder Foundation may be applied with a powder brush for a sheer and natural finish; applied with the sponge applicator for a polished and smooth finish; or applied over Nars liquid foundation for a high-performance, flawless finish. Unique to Nars Powder Foundation are the inclusion of active ingredients that offer dual protection against UVA and UVB rays. With an SPF 12, Powder Foundation offers protection against UVB rays, and the addition of PA++ indicates optimal protection against UVA rays that may lead to premature signs of aging, dark spots, and wrinkles.

INGREDIENTS:

Package:

I really like NARS packaging. It feels bulky and sturdy, but i prefer that. I know some people who doesn’t but i personally do.

NARS powder also include a mirror for easy application.

AND Lifting the powder compartment up, NARS included a place to store your sponge. Pretty nifty.

Color/Pigmentation/Oxidation/Shine:

My color match is in FIJI (light to medium skin with golden to yellow undertone) This was actually a little too dark on me. But will be a good match for NC25-NC30 skin tone.

This powder will not oxidize. and i think this is because of the nylon 12. As for shine…NOPE…i look matte the entire day. I didn’t get an oily forehead, chin, cheeks, or nose area. O.O sounds horrific. haha

Texture/Consistency & Blendabilty:

The powder is very fine in texture which melt right into my skin. It was very easy to apply with a sponge. I prefer sponge when using powder over a brush. Because i like more of a medium to full coverage look.

Coverage:

this is def. buildable from medium to full coverage.

Use a brush for sheer coverage and a sponge for heavier application. Either way, you will not get a cakey look…unless your face is very dry.

The Good

Packaging (i like the sturdyness)
The color match
Good Oil control
Easy application
daily SPF included

The Bad

PRICEY
Stay away if you have dry skin
for the price you paid, you get too little powder
the ingredients might be too much for sensitive skin.

VERDICT

sadly, being my first NARS purchase i did not like it very much. The powder was wayy to drying on my already dry skin. It gave me such a flawless look hiding almost all of my imperfection but left behind yucky flakes =[ The price of this product was wayy to much for such little product given. I love the convenient of this product as well as the sturdy packaging. Maybe i will only use this in the summer time when my skin isn’t too dry. I really want to love this product. grr~

REPURCHASE? Probably not. I will give it another go in the summer time.

I Rate: 3/5