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Tried NARS Foundation Today

JudyL — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:48:22 GMT

And I like it! I get it now @monicakm as to why you and so many others here and YTers rave about it. What a nice foundation and the shade is great. I always like to say that I use a primer with foundations. Will definitely be reaching for this a lot. Think the first time I tried this the shade was all wrong and thats why I didn't like it. Not crazy about the pump as it's hard to get just a teeny bit out but I'll live with it and figure out how much I need as time goes on. I applied with a damp sponge as I always do and it blended out well and has such a nice finish to it.

Also used the Laura Mercier blurring powder for the first time and this is another great product. Used it with a powder puff and just a tiny bit in my t-zone and it does what it says! It's blurring alright and so far has not settled nor made my skin look dry.

So glad I tried these.

Re: Tried NARS Foundation Today

Dazlin — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:14:05 GMT

@JudyL ...which one did you try? The regular light reflecting? I see a shade that i might love, Oslo, but ill go into Ulta before i buy. There are so many...

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:32:22 GMT

@JudyL I am 67 and am finding that the area under my eyes is thinning and needs more coverage. I use FUTURIST from Estee Lauder and like it but I think I need more coverage, especially in the eye area. I also always use a primer daily.

If Sephora carries that line, I will have to stop in and see if they can do a color match for me.

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Dazlin — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:50:10 GMT

There's a dupe for Nars...its Revlon Skincaring illuminate...looks very nice, nice ingredients too. You might want to check it out. No where near $50.

@Mom2Dogs ...I had the EL futurist...I really didn't like it at all...hard to blend/apply, lightest shade was too yellow for me, and balled up over every sunscreen I used...threw it out...waisted $48. I couldn't return it...ordered online and didn't save any receipts.

Anyway, right now I'm using Loreal Infallible liqiud/pump spf 20...its pretty nice for the price $16. I have the stick too.

This nars caught my eye, so i searched dupes, and Revlon looks very nice. I really don't need another foundation 🙄

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JudyL — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:00:28 GMT

@Dazlin - sorry I didn't mention which NARS foundation. It's the Light Reflecting option. I am medium cool and the shade finder told me to get Vallauris. It is a great match.

Saw that you posted about the dupe. Thanks for doing that. At some point, I may try it.

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JudyL — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:01:34 GMT

@Mom2Dogs - as an FYI - I got my NARS foundation from Sephora. I'm a medium cool and bought Vallauris, just for your reference if that helps.

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Wsmom — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:02:51 GMT

Which primer are you using these days, @JudyL ? So far Hourglass has been my fave but I am always looking for the next great primer.

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JudyL — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:42:34 GMT

@Wsmom wrote:
Which primer are you using these days, @JudyL ? So far Hourglass has been my fave but I am always looking for the next great primer.

@Wsmom - most of the time I reach for Smashbox Primerizer Hydrating Primer. However, lately I've been using the Milk Hydro Grip Primer becasue I have a mini bottle of it and want to use it up. I have so many primers so trying to use up the minis so I can reduce my stash and get back to using the Smashbox. I have a mini of the Hourglass which I'll probably start next - how is it? Do you like it?

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:55:00 GMT

@monicakm Thanks, I don't have darkness...just getting 'thin' in that area that could use 'something'...I am familiar with the Lancome product but not the Kaja consealer.

When I get to the city I will check them out. I won't order on line as I never pick the right color.

I am fair but not porcelin but if I pick a medium color, that they say is universal, it's still to dark.

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:56:10 GMT

@monicakm On your recommendation I purchased the Hourglass primer..it is a GREAT primer.

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Jacie — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:13:37 GMT

Thanks for the info! I have been wanting to try it too! But, I think I will try it in person vs. just buying a shade on-line. I don't have much luck with foundations or concealer that way!

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Franklinbell — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:26:36 GMT

@monicakm she's is just the best!

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Icegoddess — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:06:47 GMT

Personally, I don't care for the Hourglas Primer, but maybe it's because I use a primer to minimize my pores more than anything and it does nothing for that.

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Wsmom — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:59:28 GMT

@JudyL.. I do like the Hourglass very much and so far haven't found anything that I like better.

@monicakm , at the Nordstrom anniversary sale I picked up the set of the primer, powder and setting spray. Great way to try them all.

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JudyL — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:30:01 GMT

@monicakm - I'm curious to know how you apply your NARS foundation - do you use a brush? dampened sponge? or?

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Dazlin — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:19:46 GMT

@JudyL ...I posted about the Revlon, with a pic...its wonderful!! There was a bottle opened, so I tried a bit on my hand...I was surprised how creamy, moist it went on, and left a gorgeous very slight sheen/glow, but not shiny. For me, the shade was a hit...im cool porcelain, and this had no yellow (which I hate). I see you already purchased Nars, but you might like taking a look at this and compare...I think anyone would be pleasantly surprised. $13.48.

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Wsmom — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 02:06:04 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
@Wsmom

Is the setting spray a pump or aerosol? Please let us know how well the setting spray works. I have a feeling it will be just as good as the primer. I found the trio. $92. Think I better pass.

@monicakm , I don't remember now. I felt it made my face too shiny and not in a good way. I didn't re-buy that but did re-buy the primer and the powder. I also had Dior setting spray at the time and much prefer the Dior though I don't think they make it anymore.