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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
- Makeup-skincare hybrid formula instantly blurs imperfections, smooths the look of textured skin and pores, and helps conceal blemishes, dark spots, and redness.
- Powered by 70% skincare ingredients, and is clinically shown to immediately strengthen skin’s barrier and enhance luminosity.
- A gentle, everyday essential. Contains over 81% naturally derived ingredients, and is suitable for daily use on most skin types, including sensitive skin.
Research Results
- Immediate: Reveals a more even skin tone by +93%.**
- 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: Helps to visibly improve 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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- Prepare skin for smooth makeup application with Radiance Primer SPF 35.
- Lift cap straight up (do not twist) to expose pump, then dispense 1-2 pumps of Light Reflecting Foundation and warm with fingertips.
- Apply starting at the center of the face and blend out with fingertips. Focus on one area at a time and blend well.
- Set foundation with Light Reflecting Setting Powder for 16-hour wear and added 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, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tridecane, 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, Sea Water/Maris Aqua/Eau De Mer, Trisodium Edta, Citric Acid, Barium Sulfate, Mica, Alumina, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, [+/-(May Contain/Peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)].
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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...
810 results
Didn't work for me
Pro: It's the best shade match I've found in years. Con: It highlighted every dry patch on my face. Other foundations blended into these areas much better. This foundation practically pointed a red, blinking light at the dry spots.
Found my new go-to foundation
Super impressed with this foundation. I've used Estee Lauder's Double Wear in Shell for a while and it's nice, but it would feel heavy on my face and sometimes come off even after setting it. I decided to splurge on this after hearing so many good things and what an absolute game changer. Virtually perfect color match (I wear the shade Oslo), breathable, builds up well depending on how much coverage you want, and it stays in place great. I've only been wearing it and the concealer for about a week now, yet I've already gotten tons of compliments on my makeup. It's expensive but absolutely worth the price point.
Blends seamlessly. Fav foundation.
Several shades. Great for my light colored skin with neutral undertones.
It's VERY matte
It says it's skin loving, I found it very matte and hard to work with, I was very disappointed
oxidizes terribly orange
was a perfect match, medium coverage just what U was looking for but omg it oxidizes too orange. I had to return it.
Questions
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- Q
What shade is a match to the old shade Yukon?
- Asked by South Carolina Girl
- Official Answer By NARS - BEHello, and thank you for your interest in our Light Reflecting Foundation. At this time, there is no match for YUKON in the current shade lineup. The closest is OSLO, which is lighter with the same cool tones, or MONT BLANC, which is similar in depth but more neutral in tone. - Samantha, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
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Which shade and line of Nars would closest match Estee Lauder Sheer Foundation 2C3?
- Asked by Shade and foundation
- Official Answer By NARS - BEHello, and thank you for your interest in our Light Reflecting Foundation. The shade VALLAURIS would be the most comparable to your shade reference. - Samantha, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
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If I use Too Face Born This Way Soft Matte in Natural Beige, what shade would I need in this?
- Asked by TG
- Official Answer By NARS - BEHello, thank you for your interest in our Light Reflecting Foundation. I would recommend the shade Patagonia as the most comparable to your current shade. -Ashley, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
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Which Color setting powder should i wear with Lanai light reflecting foundation?
- Asked by Marme
- Official Answer By NARS - BEHello, thank you for your interest in our Light Reflecting Foundation and Light Reflecting Setting Powder. I would recommend the shade Pebble as a good shade to pair with Lanai, or Shore for a warmer look. -Ashley, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
If im fresco in double wear what color would I be in this?
- Asked by Tiff
- Official Answer By NARS - BEThank you for your interest in NARS Cosmetics. I would recommend shade Patagonia or Sahel, depending on your undertones. -- Weronika, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
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I use Born This Way in shade snow. What would be shade be for NARS
- Asked by Jen
- Official Answer By NARS - BEHello, thank you for your interest in our Light Reflecting Foundation. I would recommend the shade Oslo as the most comparable to your current shade. -Ashley, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
I'm a long-time user of Sheer Glow in Caracas, but I want to try the Light Reflecting foundation. Since I've heard Caracas is a bit darker in that formula, which lighter shade would best match the original Sheer Glow Caracas? Is it Cadiz or perhaps another shade?
- Asked by Summer Sheer Glow
- Official Answer By NARS - BEHello, thank you for your interest in our Light Reflecting Foundation. The shades are the same across formulas, so you should still be able to wear Caracas, but the shade Cadiz would be the next shade lighter with a similar tone. Seville is slightly lighter than Caracas with a little warmer tone. -Ashley, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
What shade in the Nars concealer goes with the foundation shade Gobi?
- Asked by GLF
- Official Answer By NARS - BEHello, and thank you for your interest in NARS Cosmetics. The shade MADELEINE would be a skin tone match for GOBI, or you could use VANILLA if you prefer a lighter look. - Samantha, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
I wear nc15 in mac Whats the closest in nars
- Asked by Izzu
- Official Answer By NARS - BEHello, thank you for your interest in our Light Reflecting Foundation. I would recommend the shade Gion as the most comparable to your current shade. -Ashley, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
what shade is closest to yukon It was my perfect match wish you would bring the color back
- Asked by perfect match
- Official Answer By NARS - BEThank you for your interest in Light Reflecting Foundation. I'd recommend the shade Mont Blanc for a similar shade to Yukon. -Nikki, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
I use loreal infallibale fresh foundation in 425 linen and also elf cc cream in light 240 w what shade would be my best match ?
- Asked by Marlene87
- Official Answer By NARS - BEHello and thank you for your interest in Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation! Based on the shade referrences you provided, the closest match would be shade PUNJAB. -- Weronika, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
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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
- Q
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 loreal infallibale fresh foundation in 425 linen and also elf cc cream in light 240 w what shade would be my best match ?
- Asked by Marlene87
- Official Answer By NARS - BEHello and thank you for your interest in Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation! Based on the shade referrences you provided, the closest match would be shade PUNJAB. -- Weronika, NARS ArtistWas this answer helpful to you
- 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
- Q
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