79%
would repurchase
4.4/5
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description

This iconic formula locks makeup in place all day with a luminous finish. Lightweight and easy to blend, it effortlessly sets foundation without adding additional color or coverage. Powered by NARS’ Light Reflecting Complex, it optimizes light reflection on the skin, creating a soft-focus effect by optically fading fine lines, wrinkles, and pores. No-flashback formula features Photochromic Technology, which diffuses and adjusts to new sources of light, so skin looks perfect in person, and on camera. Available in four shades for all skin tones.

ingredients

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Squalane, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sea Water/Maris Aqua/Eau De Mer, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Magnesium Silicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499).

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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9 years ago

Coloring: Golden medium/tan - NC35-42 My skin: Combo-oily, sensitive (among others, my skin takes the habit of breaking out in hives when it doesn't like something I eat or put on my skin),...

About reviewer (106 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown



5.0
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9 years ago

I love this setting powder very very much. Photoshop finish, mattifying, subtle radiance. What I don't love is the useless sponge that comes with it; personally I hate compacts which do not...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Fine

EyesBlack


4.0
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9 years ago

It's the second time i purchase this powder, i also have it in the loose version but haven't opened it yet (yes too much make up...). I like to use this after the velvet matte skin tint, it is...

About reviewer (120 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


2.0
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9 years ago

I was recommended this by one of the ladies from Sephora. I asked for a gentle setting powder for DRY sensitive skin. Ugh. Even using the smallest bit cakes so much on me. I really only need it for...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

I like this powder so much I was suspicious. Can it be as awesome as I think it is? After validating the crap out of myself by reading the other MUA rave reviews, the answer is yes! The first time...

About reviewer (245 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I can't tell you how much I love this!! I had abandoned all powders as they all made my dry skin look horrible, especially under the eyes. I don't need powder to absorb oil, but I still like to set...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

i love this powder so much. honestly, it does the same thing every other powder does, but better. it never creases when i use it to set my concealer on my undereye and it leaves a very, veeeeery...

About reviewer (161 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

For me, this is the very best undetectable setting powder out there - and I've tried quite a few. It feels so light, doesn't leave any kind of chalkiness (don't get me started on Chantecaille's HD...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

Best powder I ever had. This was my first high end powder I bought, so everything I bought after this was a bit of a disappointment. Anyways, It's wonderful to set your makeup with. I have dry...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairOther

EyesOther


2.0
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9 years ago

When I first bought this where seemed to have been some kind of layer at the top that you need to scrape off which I found weird. I also felt like I needed to run really hard in order to get...

About reviewer (337 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


3.0
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9 years ago

It's not a great powder but it isn't bad either. Unfortunately, for the price, I can't justify repurchasing it. It leaves my skin looking matte but not flat. There is some shimmer in it which...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I love this cause it's so finely milled and leaves the skin looking fresh. I find that some powders make my skin look kinda dull but this doesn't do that and it doesn't leave any white-ish tint...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Relaxed, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

I have super oily skin.... After countless purchases of both high end and drug store powders... I have finally found my HG! This stuff is amazing - It does a great job at keeping my skin matte for...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


2.0
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9 years ago

I actually hated this powder. I read a LOT of reviews before deciding to plunk down the dough for this, and it looked promising. I have oily skin that can get dehydrated. I'm light olive in tone. I...

About reviewer (542 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I have had a hard time finding a setting powder that stays all day. My skin has recently changed from combination to oily and my foundation has been melting off halfway through the day. I wasn't...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

This is an excellent setting powder I really enjoy it because I don't have to use setting spray as much and it gives my skin an almost photoshopped glowey without being sparkly appearance. I love...

About reviewer (1107 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

My t-zone is oily and after i apply my foundation i just like using this powder.I apply it on my t-zone and my under eyes and the result is amazing.The texture is amazing it feels like velvet and...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I really like this powder. It sets my makeup beautifully with a soft glow and keeps my face matte. When I swatched it on my hand, I saw microscopic glitter but it's not noticeable at all when...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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9 years ago

I have had this powder for a few months now and have yet to notice any glow. In fact it does not seem to do anything, I would return it to Sephora if I still had the receipt. I am baffled by the...

About reviewer (72 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen


3.0
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10 years ago

Redundant on fair skin tones. Super fine texture and doesn't feel dry once on. It's hard to tell how much you've picked up on a brush, if any. It's definitely not a "setting" powder. More of an...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen