NARS recently introduced it's latest contribution to makeup for Spring 2013: an innovative new mineral setting powder which promises to help skin 'shine through makeup', enhancing the look of foundation and extending makeup wear - all without a trace of colour. Containing the NARS' exclusive Light Reflecting Complex, the translucent powder is designed to optimise light reflection on the skin, optically fading lines, wrinkles and pores and visibly smoothing skin.
After a recent Space NK makeover, I decided to purchase this loose powder. It's no secret that I love dewy skin, which generally means that powder is my enemy as I feel it immediately takes away any of the skin's natural glow. However without powder, my makeup struggles to last the daily distance. Catch 22.
The powder contains Vitamin E and glycerin (bonus) which help to guard against drying skin out, and I've found it provides a luminous soft matte finish. I apply a very light dusting with a small brush (think MAC 227) to make sure I'm just covering where I need (my t-zone) and then I buff this out with a Real Technique buffing brush to create a seamless finish. This is mattifying, but providing you use a small amount it doesn't look cakey, is very subtle and has really helped my makeup stay put for longer.
This costs £25 which is reasonable considering this will last for ages. It's ideal for touch ups, regulating shine and flawlessly setting foundation and I'd recommend it for those who are anti-matte but seek something to help their makeup last.
What translucent powders do you recommend?
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This sounds lovely! I'm exactly the same though, love dewy skin but my face needs powder! I feel like my current one leaves me looking a bit dull so ill remember this one when mine runs out!xx
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Alice, the powder sounds amazing, am going to pop to sephora in a bit and pick it up! Really love what you have been doing with blog lately!
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This looks lovely! I've only really used pressed powders before but I'm quite tempted to give this a go now!
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This looks amazing! I have to try it (wishlist is slowly growing longer and longer..)
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Wow, this sounds good, but I wonder if it's recommend for people who tend to have more oily skin?
ReplyDeleteI use Lancome Sapphire Minerale Complex, it's sort of like that, and so wonderful! :)
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Oooh this sounds like just the thing I need! Great review :)
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This sounds like the perfect powder, might have to invest...
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Sounds really nice! My favorite powder right now is Laura Mercier translucent setting powder. I also really like the Pallido Rice setting powder and it's super cheap!
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