The product description on the NARS website claims it to be:
"A glowing, natural radiant finish foundation with sheer and buildable coverage that immaculately evens skin tone. Replete with skincare benefits and the NARS Complexion Brightening Formula, it leaves skin hydrated, more luminous, softer and smoother. Used daily, Sheer Glow Foundation improves the skin's brightness and texture."
Now, before I start please note that I have very dry and sensitive skin. I've been using it for at least 3 weeks now and so far it's been pretty good to me. Even though it's light on the skin, I find it to be more of a medium coverage foundation that can build to full coverage, so not really as sheer as the name suggests. I wouldn't recommend this for people who have near perfect or flawless skin since it can look a little too "made up" so, I would suggest a tinted moisturiser or BB or CC cream instead (side note: I will have another post up on my favourite BB and CC creams for dry skin). It has a satin/semi-matte finish, even though people may believe that it's dewy, and has a subtle natural glow (probably lacks a lot of "glow" because my skin is so dry). Also, even though I say that it's semi-matte or semi-satin I would not recommend it to people with oily skin, it wouldn't last long and will probably separate and melt right off the face, with that being said, you're best off choosing from the NARS Sheer Matte range or Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation. It does even out skin tone and conceal blemishes so this is a winner if you have spots/pimples or freckles that need a bit more coverage. It is a liquid foundation thats not too thick and not too runny so there's plenty of time to blend and it sets just under 5 minutes. Sheer Glow is scentless and SPF-free so it photographs beautifully. I find it lasts 6-8 hours on my skin, I didn't really expect it to be a long-wearing foundation anyway since it doesn't really claim to be. As for the skincare benefits, I don't really feel that my skin has gotten any better and it doesn't feel hydrating, but the good thing is it doesn't feel too thick or accentuate or catch to my dry patches so I'm impressed. My skin also feel instantly softer and smoother, however once it starts to rub and wear off at the end of the day, I find it does look and feel a little clumpy and powdery (again, I have really dry skin) which is probably my fault since I didn't use a moisturiser or primer underneath or a setting spray on top.
Overall this foundation really worked well for me and is definitely worth the money, even though I did accidentally get Deauville when really I'm in the shade Gobi. The Sheer Glow contains 1 fl oz. / 30ml and retails for $45 USD and is now $59 AUD in Australian Mecca stores.
What are your opinions on this? Holy grail or holy fail?
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