Nars Sheer Glow?

Aug 14, 2014

Dorothea S.

Hey Beauties!
I'm reaching the stage where I need a new foundation :)
Typically I use drugstore products, and they work out pretty fine for my skin, albeit a few.
I'd like to know your ladies opinions on the Nars Sheer Glow foundation :)
My skin type is combination/oily in my T-zone, cheeks, and forehead.
If you have any drugstore dupes for this product as well or any other recommendations I'd love to hear it :)!! Thanks!

Aug 14, 2014

Dorothea S.

Is there any reason why you don't like either of the Nars foundation?

Aug 14, 2014

Yeji K.

Me too, I'm not a big fan of the sheer glow. Mostly because it is for people with dry skin.
But I do enjoy their tinted moisturizer! It has spf and if you set it with a powder, it's gorgeous

Aug 14, 2014

Alma M.

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Aug 14, 2014

Faith J.

Every time I want to buy a new product, I search it on youtube and watch a ton of

Aug 14, 2014

Faith J.

Videos to hear everyones reviews with their skin

Aug 14, 2014

Tonita C.

I use it and I personally like it. I have combo skin (more oily than dry) and this works just fine. It's one line that I find caters to the yellow and deeper undertones for AA skin. I find that it's a very natural looking foundation when applied correctly and set with a finishing powder. I'm oily in the same places you are! Grab a sample from Sephora. It's worth a shot!

Aug 14, 2014

Dorothea S.

If I set it with rimmels stay matte powder do you think it would work well? I've heard nothing but good about it and I've actually recently purchased the powder and have nothing but good things to say about it :)

Aug 14, 2014

Tonita C.

I don't see why not! Give it a go. I think it will be fine. Sometimes I don't even set this foundation with a powder. A little goes a long way w this too.

Aug 14, 2014

Alma M.

I agree with Tonita it also works well with Maybelline wonder powder :)

Aug 14, 2014

Dorothea S.

Thanks Tonita and Alma! :)
And thanks Jacqueline! I usually dust powder light over my face to set foundations. I was never one for pressed powders being it makes my face look cakey and hilights my dry spots.

Aug 14, 2014

StacyAnn B.

I have used sheer glow for just under a year, and I really like it. I will recommend purchasing a pump to use with it, as the jar without one is a mess. I like Kevyn's liquid foundation better in terms of coverage, but the heavy fragrance is a problem. I think it's worth trying, I set mine with Hourglass Ethereal light, which doesn't compromise the finish but sets it nicely.

Aug 14, 2014

Dorothea S.

Kevyn's? I've never heard of that brand but I'm willing to check it out! :) do you know where they sell it? Could I find a bottle in Sephora?

Aug 14, 2014

Alma M.

Kevyn Aucoin is sold here on Beautylish :)

http://www.beautylish.com/b/kevyn-aucoin

Aug 14, 2014

Dorothea S.

Oh awesome! Thanks Alma :)!

Aug 14, 2014

Alma M.

Your welcome Dorothea :) Have fun exploring your options.

Aug 14, 2014

Rissa G.

If you don't want much coverage, I recommend UD Naked Skin foundation. :) Gives a nice glow without making you look oily (I have oily skin btw). If you have any dry patches though, then disregard my suggestion bc it clings to dry skin like no other lol.

Aug 14, 2014

Dorothea S.

Thanks renay! I've been meaning to give UD naked a try since ived used Revlons Naked before and I've heard the formulas are super similar.
Erica! Thanks! I'll have to be careful it isn't resistant to transfer cause I hug a lot of people and I usually have pull over jackets and stuff so I'd hate for like half my face to come off onto a piece of clothingg or onto someones shoulder lol that'd be embarrassing.

Aug 14, 2014

StacyAnn B.

Jacqueline, I have a synthetic fragrance allergy, so I tend to pick up on it more than others I think. I do still like both.
Dorothea, I think setting powder will help prevent transferring, I didn't notice very much of that at all!

Aug 14, 2014

Tonita C.

I wanted to love the Naked Skin foundation BUT their range for WOC was 💩💩💩💩. I couldn't get a match to save my life even with mixing foundations. Should they broaden their shade selection, I'll definitely try it again. From what I hear, Revlon Naked is comparable to the UD too.

Aug 14, 2014

StacyAnn B.

Jacqueline, the liquid airbrush isn't as bad as the sensual skin concealer, but I try not to wear them back to back or a couple days in a row. It's mostly synthetic fragrances, but most products just give me a headache. I have been struggling with contact dermatitis around my lips since March and the scents irritate that more than anything. Nars Sheer Glow and OCC have proven to be okay so far, so I at least have something!  :)

Aug 14, 2014

Lorena C.

I have combo/oily skin and I adore the Sheer Glow foundation! I set it with my MAC mineralized skin finish in Medium and generally don't need to touch it up unless it's a super hot day. I know it's meant for dry skin but it doesn't break me out or get super oily for the most part. I love the coverage and finish :)

Aug 14, 2014

Dorothea S.

Thanks Lorena thats really helpful considering I'd be using the foundation more in the fall/winter since summer is almost over :)