Review: NARS Sheer Glow Foundation

Hey guys, it's Nazma. I think it's been way overdue for me to review NARS Sheer Glow Foundation. It's my number one most favouritest favourite foundation ever in the history foundations. I've been wearing this more or less everyday for nearly 2 years now so I feel like I can give you guys my honest opinion about it. This was the first ever NARS product I bought and after hearing everyone on YouTube and various other blogs rave about it, I thought I have to try it too! Besides anything that promises to give me flawless looking skin, I'm a sucker for.. and the rest is history! That's an accomplishment in itself for me!

Get your cuppa ready.. It's a long one!

So initially when I went to buy this foundation, the lady that worked at NARS said I was inbetween the shade 'Punjab' and 'Barcelona' (snazzy names huh?) She tried both of them on me but I felt a lot more comfortable with the darker shade which was 'Barcelona', 'Punjab' just looked too light on me.

'Barcelona' on the left!

Let me start of with the coverage, when I first heard the name 'sheer glow' I assumed it was going to give me a really dewy finish and the coverage was going to be light.. To my surprise it was the complete opposite, the coverage is medium but very build-able, the finish is slightly dewy, but by no means glowy as the name suggests. The best thing about this particular foundation is, I don't find myself looking blotchy during the day after applying it at 7/8am, which is another bonus for anyone that works full-time, speaking from experience this foundation won't let you down.

I used the shade 'Barcelona' for over a year and even introduced it to my sisters (they love it too!) But Nazia (my sister) mentioned that I start to look darker as the day goes on and suggested I go get a lighter shade. I realised that when I applied my foundation in the morning, it was a perfect match but during the course of the day when my natural oils in my skin released, it made me look darker which is a common issue. I went back to NARS and told them my dilemma (completely melodramatic.. I know!) She said I should try the shade 'Stromboli' which is what I wear currently and have been for the last few months. I must say the lady at NARS was right so thank you NARS lady! 

Shade - 'Stromboli'

I apply it with Real Techniques 'Expert Face Brush which works a treat for me. It doesn't take a lot of effort to blend and leaves my skin looking radiant and somewhat natural. What I mean by natural is, it doesn't completely paint my face with foundation, if applied correcting and buffed in properly, you won't be left looking cakey in the slightest but more natural and evened out. Like I said previously this foundation is build-able, I only use 1 pump on a daily basis and apply concealer over the top which gives me that little bit more coverage where I need it (under eyes). I feel a little definitely goes a long way with this 

If you're like me and don't particular like looking dewy, I apply Ben Nye Banana Powder over the top which gives me a matte look. As my skin type is combination (oily T zone and normal everywhere else) I find I need to occasionally blot my face during the day but never have to apply more foundation. 

The only negatives I have about this foundation is that it doesn't come with a pump, after paying so much for the foundation alone, you'd think the pump would be thrown in. I think higher end brands should really consider making that rule mandatory (who's with me?) Also the price isn't very impressive either, £30.50 for a foundation is pretty ridiculous but it does last a long time and is amazing so I guess I can let that one slide.    

In all honesty since buying this foundation, it's all I wear and would recommend it to everyone even if you have oily skin, like I mentioned earlier, it doesn't give you a really dewy finish, I'd say it's more semi-matte so don't be put off by the name. I've never had more compliments on my skin since wearing this to be honest, so purchasing it again is an absolute must.. Although I have heard good things about their new Luminous Weightless Foundation.. On the cards next.. Maybe!

Have you tried this foundation? If so what do you think of it?

Nazma x