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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    kar212

    12 years ago

    I had a love hate relationship with this foundation for about a month, but now it is just HATE. I regret ever wearing this foundation. It was like a makeup disaster for me. For reference i have...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    ynnej

    12 years ago

    I'm loving this foundation. A friend recommended it to me, and I was hesitant to try it because of the not so great reviews here on MUA. But I went to the Nars counter and the ladies were so kind...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ltgee

    12 years ago

    i am very surprised by the low reviews! i purchased sheer matte in barcelona and i am SO happy with it! i have been wearing chanel perfection lumiere in shade 40 (was a tad too light for my NC42...

    About reviewer (531 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Tan, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    aeriekah

    12 years ago

    Here it goes. The first time I bought this I wasnt loving it because it was streaky and didnt have lasting power. But that was when I haven't discovered face primers & I used very little and used...

    About reviewer (83 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    uraznbabygurl

    12 years ago

    I was kind of hesitant to try this foundation because I had read many reviews and watched lots of videos with less-than-positive comments. The claims, however, sounded exactly what I was looking...

    About reviewer (305 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ASilversmith

    12 years ago

    I decided to try this foundation after viewing multiple reviews on YouTube. I have combination skin and it sounded good for covering up blemishes but also providing a matte finish for my sometimes...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    kpl30

    12 years ago

    First of all, i've got super sensitive skin and i occasionally break out too. I am prone to cosmetic allergies as well, ugh. I have blemishes and blackheads and i must say this foundation has...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    jaywillis

    12 years ago

    Compared to other cheap makeup foundation this foundation blows everyone else out the water. I tried Avon, Mark, Mary K, True Match, Revelon and Cover girl. This Foundation is Awesome!! I have...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    aamna_601

    12 years ago

    Im super surprised that this foundation didn't get a higher rating. I have big pores, oily skin (but it gets dry when I overdo the retin A argh), and little blemishes, red spots, an occasional...

    About reviewer (226 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    chookana

    12 years ago

    In my opinion, this is a really nice foundation, It is matte as promised and it feels really velvety and light on the skin, I feel it almost dries to a powdery consistency. I wouldn't say I have...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Tan

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Victoriajane89

    12 years ago

    I like this foundation. It gives a medium coverage and is great for oily skin. I find that you need to be quick when applying this foundation as it dries quick but gives a dewy matte finish. I...

    About reviewer (193 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    Ashley1958

    12 years ago

    Wow...ULTIMATELY disappointed!!! Expensive foundation that has absolutely NO staying power and slides right off my face. Will I purchase again? NO WAY. In fact, I am returning it. I'm glad Sephora...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    GiaRose

    12 years ago

    Probably the only majorly good thing about this foundation is that it doesn't really break me out as it's oil free. Also i like the light coverage and the way it looks in photos. I was matched...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    helloroo

    12 years ago

    Received this item in a swap and I really like it. I got the color Punjab which is for medium skin with peachy undertones. I am a NC30 in MAC but I do have neutral undertones. I have combo/normal...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    agibeault

    12 years ago

    This product will suck the life out of your skin and then come back for your first born. I have extreme combination skin - very oily t-zone and bone dry/eczema cheeks. FUN! I have accepted the fact...

    About reviewer (248 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Flysy

    12 years ago

    As a 38 y/o with very sensitive and oily skin..this worked great! For reference I am African American with very yellow undertones. My mother is part Hispanic. My perfect shade was C5...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Tan

    HairBrown

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    Sharvoxy

    12 years ago

    If you are a light, clear yellow (vs yellow beige or yellow olive) then Fiji is a very pretty option (and it's gorgeous in Sheer Glow). If you are used to applying EL DW, then this will be child's...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    keleb7977

    12 years ago

    Lovely choice of colours. They have some yellow bases which was fantastic as its hard to find a foundation that doesn't look either pink, purple, grey or orange. But this unfortunately didn't come...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    graycelou

    12 years ago

    As with most makeup lovers, I am on a constant search to find the best of everything! I live in the South and because of the hot, humid weather, I tend to opt for mineral powder makeup with an SPF...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    Destiniezepeda

    12 years ago

    Bought this right before a trip to Vegas last July and I must say at first I did like it, but it started getting really chunky after only two months and felt terrible on my skin. It also had an odd...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

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