Sheer Matte Foundation

NARS Cosmetics

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3.1

304 reviews
47%
would repurchase
2.9/5
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Water, Phenyl Trimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Silica, Talc, Dimethicone, PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate, Isostearic Acid, Bentonite, Stearic Acid, Behenic Acid, Batyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, 1-Methyhydantoin-2-imide, Behenyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Potassium Hydroxide, Cellulose Gum, Ethylparaben, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Serralysin, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Trisodium EDTA, Glucosyl Hesperidin, [may contain: titanium dioxide, iron oxides, iron oxides]

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    2.0
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    Viclit

    11 years ago

    I was so excited to try this foundation when i heard Joyce Beneli uses the sheer glow on kim kardashian. (i'm oily so i dont think i could get away with the glow version)..So i'm usually an NW 20...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    addied

    11 years ago

    I had the pump version of this fir my application hour, hood and hygienic. I used this on a couple of models for a fashion gig and it applied beautifully with a normal flat foundation brush...

    About reviewer (104 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    ComplexChameleon

    11 years ago

    This is a really great light-medium coverage foundation that has a beautiful natural finish. It doesn't keep me as matte as I'd like, but I am very oily and I do notice that I am less oily after a...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    diana342910

    11 years ago

    First I have very oily skin all over all the year round special of summer and I have acne prone this foundation is my favorite because last all day and look so pretty and is not heavy foundation I...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    ElenaMis

    11 years ago

    I just wanted to love this foundation but I can't. I have combination skin but this product on me is really cakey. It was my fault for buying it before trting it at home, first and last time I make...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    crstfallen

    11 years ago

    I love this foundation! It takes me forever to find a good, long lasting foundation with good coverage. I tried using Revlon Colorstay at first but I found that it never really stayed. So I went to...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    BSlytherin

    11 years ago

    I went to sephora to exchange my MUFE hd foundation because it was getting too cakey no matter what I used, and the guy recommended this foundation. I Love It!! It doesn't get greasy or cakey...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairRed, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    VIPnolza

    11 years ago

    I got a sample of this and the sheer glow foundation. if i hadnt had tried sheer glow i would have liked this a lot. but there are some problems i have with this that i cannot over look. first off,...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Other, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    nnovak006

    11 years ago

    I'm not sure why this foundation got such awful reviews but I think it might have more to do with application. I went into Nordstrom's to look for a new foundation and the SA told me to try this...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Chloeclover

    11 years ago

    This is a first impression review. Yesterday I went to the mall to try to find a better foundation that can be used everyday or for special occasions. My skin type is really oily and acne prone....

    About reviewer (169 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    ExoticAlbino

    11 years ago

    I love that there was a color match for my albino warm skintone (Siberia)...but that's as far as the list of pros go for this product in my experience. This was one of the worst foundations...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    waiyi

    11 years ago

    I am looking for foundation that have oil control, cover my pores and good staying power. A girl from Sephora recommended me "Nars Sheer Matte Foundation", and my color is Figi (I wear Urban Decay...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Kur3

    11 years ago

    This product was recommended to me by a sales associate in sephora. Even after I explained I have very dry skin she told me to use the matte foundation. No matter what moisturizer I used it still...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Dry, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Jyfh

    11 years ago

    I've used both this and the sheer glow one and both of them made my face look flawless without being really caky. I learned that using a brush will make it streaky and blotchy so I only use my...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    BrigitteBardot

    11 years ago

    I just returned two foundations to Sephora due to not enough coverage/not perfect color match, so I kind of feel like I have to keep this because I feel bad if I return everything I buy from them!...

    About reviewer (366 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    kristinmarie11

    11 years ago

    Disappointing foundation. This product found any dry patch of skin and pore and put them on display for all to see. At first I thought I needed to exfoliate better and/or use a primer, but no- same...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    katieeholliday

    11 years ago

    Not great. I bought this in siberia for my extremely pale yellow skin, and the colour was amazing but the consistency not so much. I know it's sheer, but it came out streaky and just wouldnt sit...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    jakaescoo

    11 years ago

    This has become may favorite daytime/work cover up. It hides any discolorations or imperfections beautifully. I used to wear Macs studio fix fluid but over time it left my skin dull, and clogged....

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    ColourfulTears

    11 years ago

    I bought this foundation for the shade. I purchased shade Siberia, and even that goes orange on me once it has set. I would not recommend this if you have pores as it just sinks straight into them....

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    kryquinn

    11 years ago

    I love this foundation because it does exactly what it claims to do! All us ladies with OILY skin, here is a foundation that finally keeps up matte! This foundation keeps me more matte for longer...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

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