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Summary
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation is an advanced makeup-skincare hybrid that instantly blurs and smooths, while visibly improving skin's clarity over time.*
Benefits
- Breathable, medium buildable foundation instantly conceals redness and dark spots, and blurs wrinkles, pores, and texture.
- Powered by 70% skincare ingredients to visibly improve clarity and Light Reflecting Complex to enhance luminosity.
- For most skin types, including sensitive. All-day wear.
- Allure 2022 Best of Beauty Award Winner
Research Results
- IMMEDIATE: Reveals a more even skin tone by +93%** (**Based on a clinical study, immediate results on 31 women.)
- LONG TERM: Improves the appearance of skin clarity over time, even after makeup is removed* (*Based on a six-week clinical study of 31 women.)
Key Ingredients
- BIOMIMETIC OAT: Visibly improves clarity by reducing the appearance of redness, while helping to soothe and calm the look of skin.
- JAPANESE LILYTURF: Immediately strengthens skin's barrier, helping to maintain its moisture.
- CACAO PEPTIDES & MILK THISTLE: Help reduce the negative effect of blue light and other environmental stressors.
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- Dispense a pearl-sized amount of Light Reflecting Foundation and warm with fingertips.
- Apply foundation starting at the center of the face and blend out with fingertips.
- Focus on one area at a time and blend well.
- Finish with Light Reflecting Setting Powder to set makeup and add dimension.
This product comes in a recyclable glass bottle. When finished, remove the pump and recycle the glass bottle.
Water/Aqua/Eau, C9-12 Alkane, Butylene Glycol, Undecane, Tridecane, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Diisostearyl Malate, Glycerin, Synthetic Wax, Sodium Chloride, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Sea Water/Maris Aqua/Eau De Mer, Trisodium Edta, Barium Sulfate, Alumina, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)].
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- Q
I used to use the Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer in the shade Malaga and the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in the shade Caramel. What shade of this should I get?
- Asked by Val
- Official Answer By NARS - BEHello, thank you for your interest in our Light Reflecting Foundation. I would recommend the shade Tahoe for you based on your shade references. -Ashley, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
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Hi - I've been using NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer, in shade "Alaska". Can you suggest a similar shade in the Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation please. Also, an appropriate concealer. Thank you!
- Asked by Peaches
- Official Answer By NARS - BEHello and thank you for your interest in NARS Cosmetics. Your foundation shade would fall between DEAUVILLE and PATAGONIA. Concealer -- NOUGATINE or MADELEINE and CREME BRULEE as a brightening/ under eye shade. -- Hope this helps! Weronika, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
I just purchased this and realized that I purchased the wrong one so how do I return it?
- Asked by Foundation
- Official Answer By NARS - BEHello, and thank you for your interest in NARS Cosmetics. Please reach out to the Ulta Customer Service team for more information about their return policies, as they would be your best resource! - Samantha, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
I currently use Bare Minerals Original Loose Powder Foundation in Fairly Medium 05. What would be the best shade for me?
- Asked by Nicole
- Official Answer By NARS - BEHello and thank you for your question! Based on your current shade, MONT BLANC (neutral/ cool undertones) would be a great starting point. If you prefer something slightly more neutral, you could also consider DEAUVILLE. --Weronika, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
I use shade Syracuse in the Light Refecting foundation. What would be the best concealer with that? I dont want to too bright. Somethig natural.
- Asked by Z
- Official Answer By NARS - BEI would recommend SUCRE'ORGE or CARAMEL. Both golden, warm undertones, very close to Syracuse shade. -- Weronika, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
My first Nars
I'm in love. This is my first Nars foundation purchase and it's gorgeous on my skin. I did a shade match and it was spot on. Flawless and lightweight. Wore it for 11 hours and it didn't move and was not oily. I'm in the shade Deep 5 Zambie. It definitely makes your skin glow in a healthy way.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Great coverage
I had the opportunity to ty the NARS light reflecting foundation. The color didn't match me the way other foundation do, but it did provide great coverage without more than a dime-quarter size amount. The foundation didn't cake at all and didn't run after a spin work out. Overall, I think it's a gre...
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Impressed
I've been using Mac foundation my entire life so making the switch to Nars was not easy, but I was so impressed! This foundation is long lasting provides excellent coverage and doesn't look cakey. I have fun. They have a better selection of shades than others. I'll only be using this one from now on !
Love it!
Feels like there's barely anything on!
Hands down; 1 of the BEST!!
This is by far one of the best foundations that exist; it's in my top 3 favorites, along with Estee Lauder's Double Wear & Tarte's Face Tape. This performs exactly like a hi end product should; it goes on creamy & smooth, but is NOT runny (if you're like me & can't stand watery foundations, this is the perfect consistency; not thick & not water thin), it is radiant & ads a gorgeous glow, without the overpowering glittery lil kid look, & it stays on alllll day long, 18hrs+, w/no touch ups needed. My favorite part is that it dries down in minutes; no waiting 30-60min without it transferring all over!! You can set it, or forget it, & go about your day, free of powder/setting spray - it will stay put regardless - a Godsend. It also does not dry my skin out, nor break it out in acne (thank you Nars for OIL-FREE products!!) It even feels hydrating, so it doesn't form that tight pulling feel around the eyes as the day wears on (those over 40yo feel me, lol.) I would gladly pay full price for this level of perfection, but I do try to catch it on sale at half off twice per yr & load up then. I can say this is 99x better than Nars Natural Radiant Long Wear foundation - be careful when purchasing, as I've mixed the 2 up before. The long-wear product is not worth $5 in comparison. ;-)
Didn't like it
It oxidized
Worst foundation I've ever bought
I don't normally write reviews but this is the worst foundation I have ever bought. It shoots out of the bottle and gets everywhere, making it impossible to get a small amount out. It cakes into your skin and starts wearing off after a couple hours. It covers nothing and ends up looking like a cakey mess.