NARS • Powder Foundation SPF 12 - Fiji • Powder

Where To Buy?

*TOP REVIEWER* uraznbabygurl on 10/28/2012 3:10:00 PM more reviews by uraznbabygurl

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I'm not sure how I should rate this. This powder foundation has a nice texture, keeps my face matte for a good 7 hours, and gives light-medium coverage. However, this shade is way too orange for me and oxidizes throughout the day. I was just surprised since I wear Fiji in the Sheer Matte & Sheer Glow foundations; this seems to be more orange than yellow. Deauville was too pink, and the next two shades were too pale for me. It's too bad. I would have thoroughly enjoyed this product if it weren't for the lack of shade match.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

realsilicon on 12/10/2011 7:36:00 AM more reviews by realsilicon

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This is a staple for me. I used to prefer using liquid foundation but since trying this, I've been religiously repurchasing it whenever I run out. The colour match is fantastic and the coverage is sheer to medium at best - my acne scars are still visible but other than that, this does not go on cakey (unlike my shiseido powder foundation). It doesn't break me out (unlike make up forever) and it is just all round perfect (save that it's not readily available where I live).

I use this with Dior's white reveal UV shield (my sunscreen) as base and my oily mug remains decent for a good couple of hours. It doesn't last all day though, but I don't think anything would last all day on my oily skin.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

sandymcr on 11/7/2011 8:45:00 PM more reviews by sandymcr

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Great color selection for olive skin i find. However, for the price wont buy again. Find it cakey!!! Everyday minerals is way better

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

mzaragoza on 8/21/2011 10:15:00 PM more reviews by mzaragoza

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I have bought this powder a few times. It matches my skin tone great, it doesn't make me break out, and it covers up the redness in my cheeks and overall uneven spots. I'm really pleased with the product. The packaging is also beautiful, and I think you can buy a replacement to just slip in and save some money, but I always just buy a new case. Nars is good to my skin, so I'm being good to Nars. If you have light-medium skin, check out this shade.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

AznGurl08 on 6/21/2009 5:50:00 PM more reviews by AznGurl08

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I was very disappointed in this product, when i did apply the third day it started irritating my face and it made me breakout with little whiteheads!!
The packaging is lovely and the spf a + ....not good for combination skin's like mine....the colour matched too...but i like their orgasm blush...and other eyeshadows have good colours...dont waste your money!!!

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

Stardrift on 5/23/2009 4:14:00 AM more reviews by Stardrift

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I have used NARS balanced liquid foundation and the loose powder with mixed results (its possible the shade wasnt quite right for my olive skin) ,more to do with the fact that both liquid foundation and loose powder are inconvenient to use. I find that I have no patience with liquid foundations and have settled down to powder foundations which are much quicker but have yet to find one that does the job well.MAC studio fix (oxidizes on me to a dark unflattering shade) Tried stila (too shiny),bobbi brown (barely there),prescriptives (ok) and becca (too scented).bought the NARS powder foundation (st.tropez).I like the feel of it.Its very matte, good cover without looking fake and the shade is perfect for my (normal)skin.I would definitely buy again.The case is a bit clunky but thats not important.Also its certainly better than all of the cases of the products mentioned earlier with the exception of bobbi brown.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* Kayelle on 4/25/2009 5:03:00 PM more reviews by Kayelle

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

The packaging of this powder is great, but beyond that I'm not too floored. Color match is decent, SPF is a plus, and the formula's not chalky, but the finish isn't especially smooth or natural, and there are far too many toxic ingredients listed. I will not repurchase.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

snwsnw on 11/11/2008 4:28:00 AM more reviews by snwsnw

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

This product was awful! I was really disappointed because the package was so chic! I love NARS blush, but this powder foundation left a lot to be desired. It was really drying and did not have any coverage at all. I'll stick to my Studio Fix powder foundation. It's much cheaper and works like a dream! Back to Sephora for you NARS!

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

obsessed098 on 7/30/2008 9:44:00 PM more reviews by obsessed098

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

PROS
-very smooth in texture and feel, perhaps the smoothest powder fndt i've felt so far. smoother than dior forever compact.
-lasting power ok. better than any drugstore anyway.

CONS
-color is not yellow/olive enough for me, kinda has a greyish even pink undertone. if you lean towards neutral you'll love this color.
-can look slightly powdery, highlights dry skin. even with my oily skin, it still looked somewhat cakey and i did not apply much [just a swipe]
-looked fake and unnatural no matter how i tried putting it on. you know how your face looks super smooth and poreless...but artificially so? this is the look. too formal for everyday.
-clogged some pores...but i have enlarged pores anyway.

ALL IN ALL
-this is good for someone with normal/no problem skin. for the unfortunate ladies out there like myself that deal with many skin issues, look elswhere.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

raindropz on 6/2/2008 1:00:00 AM more reviews by raindropz

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

pretty good powder foundation, one of the better ones i've used...(i also like shiseido's). goes on smoothly and can be applied wet/dry (i suggest wet b/c it goes on more evenly and has better staying power). only thing i've noticed is it leaves somewhat dry patches on my cheeks, and even w/ the Nars primer, it still gets flaky.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

lw01 on 5/27/2008 5:06:00 PM more reviews by lw01

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

The perfect color for my fair yellow-undertoned (asian) skin. nice velvety consistency. Nice big mirror in the compact. However, can look a little dusty and accentuate the little hairs on my face if not applied very lightly with a brush. don't know if that's because it's too dry for my skin or I'm not moisturizing enough first. May also have caused me to breakout around my chin after a couple weeks. Taking a rest from it to see if it was the culprit.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

Moonhalf on 5/25/2008 3:36:00 PM more reviews by Moonhalf

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I have used the NARS Fiji foundation for the past several years. I am pale and it covers me in a natural way. I do not feel made up. It is a quality product , it does not iritate my sensitive skin. I am happy to know about the refills, as I am getting low. Will purchase again.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.     Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

ChrissyE on 3/21/2008 10:17:00 AM more reviews by ChrissyE

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Actually I was gonna buy a pressed powder but the clerk recommanded this one so I just bought this.
I really like it - The case is rather heavy but the quality of the product is so good that I can overlook the heavyness lol
It applys on my skin very lightly and the coverage is about medium.
I always used brighter shades so I was concerned at first but the color suits me just fine.
I think I'll buy the refill when I'm done using it

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.     Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* lil_me on 11/21/2007 1:02:00 AM more reviews by lil_me

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I actually picked this up because my sister purchased it and I thought it looked cool. The compact is made of a silicone-type material. Very chic! The refillable sponge is located in a separate compartment under the powder foundation so it remains quite hygenic. Because of the compartment, the compact is a bit bulky, alittle over 1/2 inch thick! The product itself is quite nice. It is very smooth and softly matte. No scent. It did not leave my skin feeling heavy or dry. The coverage is medium. I have used Chanel's Double Perfection Compact for years and I am sure I would buy this in a heartbeat. I love the fact that the powder tray is refillable, too! The refill is $35 and the whole compact is $45 @ Sephora.

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.     Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No