NARS Light Reflecting Foundation - Patagonia (Medium 1.2) 30ml

Age 53: Mature oily/normal combo skin with large pores, crepiness, fine lines and rosacea - I was always hesitant to try this foundation because of the "radiance" it promised. As an oily skin gal, I've spent my life trying to mattify my complexion, and even now that I'm a 'well seasoned' gal, I still prefer more matte than glowy. However, I received a blister pack sampler of this foundation as a gift with purchase, and decided to try it our on my day off from work. My husband came home that night, took one look at me and said, "Your skin and makeup look fantastic." There really is no better sales pitch than a compliment like that from someone you love and respect, especially when compliments from that person are so rare. I do have to set this foundation with powder ... MoreAge 53: Mature oily/normal combo skin with large pores, crepiness, fine lines and rosacea - I was always hesitant to try this foundation because of the "radiance" it promised. As an oily skin gal, I've spent my life trying to mattify my complexion, and even now that I'm a 'well seasoned' gal, I still prefer more matte than glowy. However, I received a blister pack sampler of this foundation as a gift with purchase, and decided to try it our on my day off from work. My husband came home that night, took one look at me and said, "Your skin and makeup look fantastic." There really is no better sales pitch than a compliment like that from someone you love and respect, especially when compliments from that person are so rare. I do have to set this foundation with powder and setting spray, and I touch-up with more powder halfway through the day because there's "glowy radiance" and then there's "blinding spotlight radiance". On normal to dry skin, and especially younger skin, I expect this would look positively perfect, but on more oily skin, it can still be a bit much. It does an excellent job of blurring all forms of texture though, so it's worth a little extra effort and touch-up. I have no regrets, and I wear this almost every day now.

I got this product for free in exchange for my review. I liked this product well enough. I usually use a Lancome foundation. I think I liked the consistency of my usual foundation a little better due to the thicker consistency. The NARS consistency was a bit more watery in comparison. However, I did like that the NARS foundation left my skin with a glow and I thought I looked good in photos. The cap seems to come a little loose though, so they could probably do a better job with that. Some benefits of this product is the the glowy finish that it provides. I also liked that, although it was a bit watery upon application, it did a good job of staying on. The formula became kind of dry as the day went on. I would buy this product to use when I know pictures are going ... MoreI got this product for free in exchange for my review. I liked this product well enough. I usually use a Lancome foundation. I think I liked the consistency of my usual foundation a little better due to the thicker consistency. The NARS consistency was a bit more watery in comparison. However, I did like that the NARS foundation left my skin with a glow and I thought I looked good in photos. The cap seems to come a little loose though, so they could probably do a better job with that. Some benefits of this product is the the glowy finish that it provides. I also liked that, although it was a bit watery upon application, it did a good job of staying on. The formula became kind of dry as the day went on. I would buy this product to use when I know pictures are going to be taken. I probably wouldn't use this product in dry climates. I would recommend this product to my friends since I enjoy going out and taking pictures with them. I would not recommend this product to older people due to the way the product dries and feels on skin.

I have combination skin, a good skincare routine, and moisturize before foundation.The radiance is not greasy and sweaty but instead gives you a glow from within dewy look, that when first applied, looked good even on my oily zones. But I had to mix two shades because of their poor shade range (which adds another 50 dollars) and the formula is very drying and gathers in fine lines and emphasizes texture as the day goes on.Did I think this foundation was flattering on the skin? Yes. Did I think the formula is lightweight? Yes. But do I think this foundation is worth 52 DOLLARS?! ABSOLUTELY NOT!!Now granted, many of you reading this can easily afford a 52 dollar foundation and then some. But I am talking to those like me who get easily swept up in the TikTok and ... MoreI have combination skin, a good skincare routine, and moisturize before foundation.The radiance is not greasy and sweaty but instead gives you a glow from within dewy look, that when first applied, looked good even on my oily zones. But I had to mix two shades because of their poor shade range (which adds another 50 dollars) and the formula is very drying and gathers in fine lines and emphasizes texture as the day goes on.Did I think this foundation was flattering on the skin? Yes. Did I think the formula is lightweight? Yes. But do I think this foundation is worth 52 DOLLARS?! ABSOLUTELY NOT!!Now granted, many of you reading this can easily afford a 52 dollar foundation and then some. But I am talking to those like me who get easily swept up in the TikTok and YouTube hype and impulsively go out and buy a new foundation with money that could have been better spent on a foundation half the price with the same effect.There are so many other foundations that give a beautiful radiance to the skin that are a heck of a lot cheaper than this one.Every influencer on TikTok and YouTube said this foundation is a must have and the most beautiful foundation made blah blah blah... Look. They literally say that about almost every foundation lol.I was so disappointed when I bought the foundation, got home, tried it, and realized I could have gotten the same result by adding facial oil to the foundations I already had. (Wayne Goss method, get into it).I understand why certain skin types would love this foundation (especially mature skin). But I still don't think this foundation is worth its price point. I easily could have achieved this with what I already have (dewy setting spray + cc cream / very lightweight foundation or mixing moisturizer with foundation or adding facial oil to lightweight foundation / tinted cream, etc. )TLDR; the foundation is overpriced, there are better and cost-effective options out there. SAVE YOUR COIN