I have tried a variety of tools including my God-given tools aka my fingers and they work well. I don't bother with a concealer at all once I use 2-3 drops however if I do colour correcting first, then I would only use 1-2 drops for a full face. I use 2-3 drops because I do have hyper pigmentation around my cheeks and it works best for me this way. I know NARS says one drop is enough but I have to disagree. ![]() I love the finish so much as it is perfect for my combination/oily skin especially now that my skin is playing up. I don't think it would cling to dry patches but I don't have dry skin so I can't tell for sure. Once it is blended in well, it sets well (not too fast or too slow) to a nice matte (velvet) finish which I love. If you have very dark spots or stubborn blemishes, you may need a concealer or another little layer to cover up but for the most part it covers really well. It easily blurs out any blemishes or discolouration with a swipe and I love that about it. I would say it is definitely full coverage (or a very medium coverage depending on your taste). Now this is where things get very exciting it offers incredible coverage and it's one that's really surprising given the texture. I don't mind that it has no SPF because I always use a separate SPF after my moisturiser. It also does not contain SPF which makes it photograph really well (and films well too!). You can hardly feel anything on your skin which is a plus especially as we are approaching warmer weather. It feels really luxurious and truly weightless. I don't think that's quite the case as it gives you some time to blend it in. The texture is equally very light once it hits the skin and it almost seems to get absorbed immediately. It is recommended that you shake the bottle really well before dispensing this foundation which is common with many liquid-like foundations. The formula is very light weight almost liquid-like you can literally hear it swishing around in the bottle. It may just be my imagination but it just feels that way when I first apply it before blending it out. I chose the shade Cadiz which was the same shade I was in Sheer Glow although I think the All Day Luminous foundation seems ever so slightly lighter. If you were a particular shade in Sheer Glow, then you would find your equivalent shade with this new foundation. There are about 20 shades within this range and I believe they are the same as the Sheer Glow/Sheer Matte shades. It's not the lightest or easiest to travel with because it is quite heavy but gurl!! this is one sacrifice you have to make for a foundation you love. ![]() All in all, I am really pleased with the effort they put into the packaging. One could not use the lid with the Sheer Glow once you use a pump so I am very pleased the lid still fits the bottle with the pump. Another good thing about the packaging is that the lid actually covers the pump well so it's really secure. If you loved NARS Sheer Glow (review here) but hated the lack of pump (and the stress of actually finding it to purchase), this foundation and pump will make you very pleased. The best part of the packaging is the pump. It is made from frosted glass with a matte rubber-like lid and you get 30 ml of product which is standard for most foundations. The packaging is beautiful, sturdy and looks really elegant on my vanity. I am particularly pleased that NARS seemed to have listened to the feedback a lot of people had about the Sheer Glow packaging. ![]() I actually really like the packaging despite how bulky it looks. Such an enticing intro all taken from the NARS website and of course, it was one that instantly piqued my interest. ![]() It is highly pigmented and perfectly balanced with a breakthrough formula which builds and blends effortlessly with just one drop. NARS describes this foundation as a full natural looking coverage foundation which is unexpectedly weightless and provides 16-hour wear. I got it from Space NK and I decided to wait a little bit till all the dust had settled from the hype. However, I think I may prefer the NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation ( super long name though). I still love NARS Sheer Glow (review here) and it would always hold a special place in my heart. I am in the love camp and it is seriously one of my current favourite foundations already. I find that majority of the people who love this foundation have Combination/Oily skin while majority of those who did not get along with it had drier skin. I have read tons of reviews of this foundation and I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. I am sure you all knew this was due to happen, didn't you? I caved in and finally purchased the hyped NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation.
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