Description
Available in 34 shades
Find your perfect match among these cult-favorite formulas:
Foundation |
Coverage |
Finish |
Best For |
Skincare Benefits |
Star Shade |
Natural Radiant Longwear |
Full |
Luminous Matte |
Oily/Combo Skin |
16HR wear, fade-proof |
Salzburg (neutral medium) |
Light Reflecting |
Medium-Buildable |
Glowy Natural |
Dry/Mature Skin |
Vitamin C + Turmeric |
Mont Blanc (fair pink) |
Sheer Glow |
Sheer-Medium |
Dewy |
Normal/Dry Skin |
Hydrating |
Gobi (light warm) |
Soft Matte Complete |
Full |
Velvet Matte |
Acne-Prone Skin |
Oil-controlling |
Macao (deep warm) |
How to Choose Your NARS Foundation
- For Oily Skin:
- Natural Radiant Longwear – Sweat-proof with blurring micro-powders.
- Pro Tip: Apply with a dense brush for airbrushed finish.
- For Dry Skin:
- Light Reflecting – Contains light-diffusing particles to erase texture.
- Pro Tip: Mix with 1 drop of NARS Radiance Primer for extra glow.
- For Mature Skin:
- Sheer Glow – Never settles into wrinkles (used on Andie MacDowell at Cannes).
- For Photos/Events:
- Soft Matte Complete – Camera-friendly with zero flashback.
Shade Matching Secrets
- Undertone Key:
- C = Cool (pink/red)
- NC = Neutral Cool (balanced pink/yellow)
- NN = True Neutral
- NW = Neutral Warm (peachy)
- W = Warm (golden)
- Viral Shades:
- Deauville (Light Neutral) – TikTok’s #1 “clean girl” match
- Syracuse (Medium Deep Warm) – Rihanna’s reported favorite
Why NARS Stands Out
- Flexible Coverage: Builds from sheer to full without caking.
- Skincare-Infused: Most contain Japanese Lilyturf (anti-pollution) and Vitamin C.
- Makeup Artist Approved: Used backstage at Fashion Week for 20+ years.
Pro Application Tips
- Tools Matter:
- Beautyblender = Sheerer finish
- Sephora Pro #56 = Full coverage
- Layering Hack: Apply thin layers, setting with NARS Light Reflecting Powder between coats.
“The only foundation that makes skin look like skin – even under 4K cameras.” – Lisa Eldridge
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