NARS | Sheer Glow Foundation

Emilybeth91

Average foundation

Nice dewy finish but coverage isn't amazing. Doesn't survive the mask test. Nice for a night out though.

Blaise

Save your money

I tried this after a recommendation and oh boy... I threw £35 down the pan. Luminous? Not a bit. Sheer? Not really. It's quick-drying and thick. I've always thought Nars was very overrated and this just proves it. Save your money as you won't get a sheer glow with this.

Hp

Nars Shear Glow Foundation

I have tried the Nars tinted moisturiser and love it .Thought I would try this for a little more coverage. I have normal skin. I don’t think this gives a dewy/glowy finish as stated in the description, having said that it does give good coverage and is easy to to apply.

Kerry

Large Open Pores? Perfect

I bought this based on a dermatologist recommendation as I have large pores on my nose, cheeks, chin and eyebrow area. For me it filled my pores perfectly! Because of the ingredients it will soak into your pores rather than the thicker foundations that sit in your pores making them appear larger. I’m going through retinol treatment so my skin is peeling and the foundation really highlighted these areas. This isn’t for everyone but I’m 40 with uneven skin colour and this covered nicely making my skin look even. It does build up too but 3 layers are needed for full coverage. Once the peeling and dry skin stop I can’t wait to use this for nights out

Sarah

Not what I expected.

Sheer glow. Sadly the foundation is quite ‘chalky’ and not ‘glowy’ at all. I used the Match to Me service, and I would say that it’s slightly on the pale side. It doesn’t blend well into my face and makes me look rather mask like. I have never found a foundation to match the discontinued Boots No17 BB cream in ‘Light’. I lament the loss of that often and I have spent a fortune trying to find something that good! Sadly this was another expensive waste of time.

Elle

New Fave Foundation......super glowy

I have heard about this foundation for years and always thought yeah I’ll try it soon....Can’t believe I’ve ignored it for so long! This has a really natural and dewy finish, kind of lit from within quality. My new favourite for zoom calls working from home to cover my maskne!

Christine

Excellent lightweight foundation

I am not a foundation person, I prefer tinted moisturisers, but this is a very nice, lightweight yet with a nice coverage. It feels natural on my skin. And with a good range of colours too.

Alina

Foundation

It has an excellent coverage, is light wearing and lasts longer than expected. It is everything that I could ever ask for from a foundation

Shan

Foundation

Great coverage! Loved it lasts well good overall foundation!

Alya

Delivers as always

Light, matte finish but still covers redness and feels nice.

Pinky

In the pink

Good coverage, not quite the right colour tone. Have been trying to find a pinkish tone Foundation, since my favourite colour was discontinued. Not this firm. Alas not quite as pinkish tone as on the colour chart. Too yellow tone for me.

Lulu

Does as promised

I love how this foundation looks and feels on my skin.

Julia

Nars foundation

Worth the hype! Best foundation for little dry skin.

Sind

Liquid Skin in a Bottle

This is skin in a bottle (sorry if that sounds gross). Feels so lightweight on my skin, wears well even on humid summer days, doesn’t look cakey at all. I used to use the NARS radiant longwear, which I love but can get a bit oily as the day goes on - this does not have that problem at all. I’ve got quite bad hyperpigmentation and I don’t even need to colour correct - very buildable and the coverage is pretty amazing considering it’s not technically “full coverage.” Perfect for both, a natural look or full glam, and everything in between! My new go-to!

Alana

Great foundation, but no pump

Really liked satin finish, skin looks smooth, large pores are unnoticeable. The only downside, you have to buy a pump separately.

Ruky

Okay

I felt like the foundation didn’t sit very well and didn’t look or feel like I had foundation on. Also although I paid a lot for the foundation. I had to separately buy the pump for the foundation for extra £3.. which is stupid considering I paid a lot for the foundation itself, the pump should come with the foundation like other foundation! Wasn’t happy!

Cez

Just perfect

I'm really fussy when it comes to foundations.. I always revert back to NARS Sheer Glow... ALWAYS. It's got a perfect buildable coverage, but not cakey. You could apply this over your morning makeup if you're going out, and you'll still feel refreshed. My only issue is the price because I buy it so much!

Ali

Very very good

Really like this foundation, goes on so nicely. Face looks flawless. Real skin look. If you want it to last all day then this may not be for you but you can always top it up for evening.

Marie

Best foundation

This was my first time buying new foundation online rather than at a beauty counter. The shade I chose (santa fe) was the perfect tone for my skin. The finish is fantastic, a nice level of coverage without looking heavy or drying and when used with Nars setting powder it lasts a full 10 hour shift at work. I will definitely continue to use this product

Andy Bie

Nars sheer glow

Great full coverage makeup ❤️

AJ

so good

Such flawless finish. I have extremely dry skin but even then it gave such good results so creamy and perfect for a natural look.

Olivia - Cult Beauty Staff

The OG HG

I remember first getting this foundation and not loving it. But now, I know how to use it (it's extremely versatile, can be used with sponge, brush or fingers, I recommend sponge or fingers) and it's my absolute go-to. It gives you what it says, a sheer glow, although, is very easily buildable. It's the perfect holiday foundation as you can have a lightweight sheer coverage and change it up to fuller if you want too! This makes you look so beautifully flawless it's hard not to keep reaching for it.

Dalal Ibrahim

My review

Best Foundation EVEERRR!

Halima

Excellent

Really love this foundation, really gooey and dewy looking on the skin and the only foundation which matched me perfectly!

Lucy

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation - Mont Blanc

I have invested in a few other pricey foundations and have always been disappointed and gone back to my trusty Rimmel £8 one. After reading reviews for this foundation I decided to try one more time and was not disappointed!! This has become my new everyday foundation. It is medium coverage and has a great glow to the skin. You don’t have to use much as a little goes far. I find it works best with no primer on my skin (which is normal with dry patches) and lasts all day. My only downside is the coverage, for everyday it is perfect but for a night out I find its not quite enough. Although saying that I would definitely buy again and I’m now interested in buying more Nars products.

Emilie

My new favourite everyday foundation

The coverage on this, whole comfortable and light, is great coverage. Matches my skin perfectly and feel weightless when it’s on. My skin tends to get oily throughout the day but I’ve found this a lot less with this foundation.

Amazing

5 star rating

I've Always struggled to find a full coverage foundation for my skin but this is amazing covers all area of my face, not thick and gives you that flawless make up finish. Definitely recommend.

Spaisha

Nice finish, good colour range

I have combo/normal skin and I have used this foundation for most of my skin journey i.e. when I had a very oily forehead, dry cheeks, dry patches, balanced skin etc. and I can say it definitely weathered through all those issues with the right application. For oily areas, just use a good amount of powder and less powder for dry areas. I love the glowy finish of this foundation so I barely powder, but I use a primer and setting spray. Note: doesn’t work well with Benefit Porefessional primer. The colour range is AMAZING! I have light skin tone with yellow undertones (MAC NC15-20) and Fiji is the perfect match. I was so happy to see a brand that finally understands UNDERTONES and understands that not all light skins have pink undertones! This foundation is definitely build able to full coverage, people who say it is not are probably wearing HUDA Beauty Faux Filter Foundation on a daily... This foundation doesn’t feel heavy because it is so creamy but definitely has pigment. I don’t have anything bad to say about this foundation. If you like glowy finishes, buildable foundation, good pigment, good quality then try this!

Annie

New goto

I've been using Bare minerals Complexion Rescue for years but thought it poor value for money...so having been sent some Nars samples I decided to try this. Absolute love it. Lovely natural finish which is build-able. Will definitely buy again.

Ashley

Nars Sheer Glow

Gives the loveliest, natural, glowy finish

Adriana

The best!

I was on a hunt for a good foundation for my dehydrated skin for a looong time now. I have large pores and textured skin. I wanted something natural-looking, a bit glowy, but not exaggerating my texture or pores. And this is IT! It goes really smooth, it’s buildable and looks like second skin and doesn’t smear off. Totally recommend!

Kiya

Natural glow

Yes for a natural glow, build-able too. Great for dry skin or normal skin but may need more setting powder to hold oils at bay. Love this as a body carrier for other foundations that may be matte.

Popey

Favourite foundation ever

Finish on this foundation is unbelievable. Skin looks flawless and glowy and it doesn't make my problem skin break out.

Affy

Nars foundation

Omg!! Love this foundation I have never tried Nars foundation I am in love with this foundation the glow it gives to your skin its amazing!! Will be purchasing this product again and again x

Kinga

best foundation, repurchase over and over again

Give a healthy look with a subtle glow! Light-medium coverage but definitely buildable, stays on the skin all day!

Soleda

Disappointed

I had higher expectations, very thick product, no matter how much you shake does not come out easily, not suitable for dry skin, even if you super moisturize your skin this foundation leaves patches and looks terrible in a few hours, 10 euros foundations are much better, this is not worth your money!

mari

good foundation

I was pleased with Nars Sheer Glow, it has nice finish, comfortable on the skin.

Elien

Mont Blanc isn’t really like the advertised colour.

So, I use Nars concealer and it is my best concealer. I decided to also but the foundation. I don’t usually wear makeup; at all, but I thought this will be an investment, seeing that it will last me a lot! I purchased Mont Blanc. It’s a nice colour, but it’s much darker than it is advertised. I will probably give it to my sister; she has an olive tan, something like that. For my fair skin with neutral tones, it is really a tint or even two darker. The concealer is the bomb, though. Also, the price a Lil’ steep. Just a Lil’. I do like the texture!

I.

Amazing

A perfect match for my skin (finally!). I am in shade Oslo which is the best match ever, blends so easily and looks super natural. Coverage is exactly as described but buildable. I have combo skin but no oil issues with this. It does last for sure, have worn 14 hours and my skin still looked good!

Teena

Your skin but better

Now I know what the hype is about. Purchased Stromboli and Barcelona best suited for Indian Skin Tones. Amazing texture, the foundation beautifully sits on your skin. And shipping from cult beauty to India ++. 4 stars because Nars should redo the sheer glow packaging with a pump :)

Hawraa

Good

Good but very glowy

Chloe

Love love love

My new go to. I love this foundation. It’s medium coverage but buildable without going cakey. Perfect on my combination skin it doesn’t clog around my dry spots. Definitely get it if you’ve got dry skin. Can go oily around my t-zone quicker than a matte foundation, but easily resolved with powder. It does oxidize so be mindful of that when picking a shade (I recommend going one lighter than your shade)

Noor

Absolutely amazing!

I have been using the shade (Punjab) and it has done wonders. The coverage is good and the texture is really light and moisture that makes it settle on the skin for longer. The only downfall is that it comes without a pump and I find that really silly and ridiculous.

Lucy

Second skin

I have fair skin with pink undertones and my skin is very very dry. I have spent years finding the perfect shade and texture in foundation and I would absolutely recommend this one from Nars. The rating of this product should be 5/5. If you have oily skin this is not foundation for you.

nova

disappointed

So, so disappointed! looks awful on my skin (regular to oily skin).

Ella makeup artist

Just amazing

Despite many reviews that were opposite, I took the risk and bought it! I can say one thing, I have oily skin and this is at the moment the best make-up I have ever had!

Miracle

Perfect for me except the pump which is missing

The coverage is great as well as the texture. Love it! But I had to buy a pump since it comes without it... It will take time until it will be delivered so order in advance.

Sw1992

Not great for oily skin

Looks beautiful when you first put it on but even with setting my face was so oily after about an hour. If you have dry skin I'm sure it would be great.

Lina

Good but...

I'm happy with the consistency and the coverage, very nice and light texture, it's similar to BB cream more than a foundation. However, I found it so disappointing that the foundation comes WITHOUT a pump. This is ridiculous for a high end brand. And buying one on top of the already pricey foundation is a bit of a waste, plus not good for the environment as this is not a product you can reuse. So thumbs down to Nars for that.

NM

AMAZING!!!!

This foundation is completed worth the hype - an absolute must have!

Rosie

FAVE FOUNDATION EVER

I love me some beautiful, glowy, healthy-looking skin. And this foundation is a must in achieving this. It has a satiny finish with buildable coverage, and it just looks so natural on the skin. Blends perfectly and is easily set. It is breathable and lightweight - I literally don't feel it on my face.

AH

Perfect!

Katie

A little bit confused...

I like this foundation: it feels light and is barely visible on skin, applies good and easy. But there is no glow. At all. As a person who previously used Korean foundation, I see nothing glowy, unfortunately. But anyway, I will order this foundation again. Recommend.

S

Beautifull

Works beautifully on my fave. My dry skin hasn't looked this nice in a long time with foundation. Also the shade selection goes fair enough to work with my pale complexion.

Ellie

Love!

The best foundation! Great coverage and a beautiful finish.

Samanta

Nars sheer glow

Absolutely no glow. It looks like flour on my skin, and cakey.

Nofar

Both love it and hate it

I have normal skin. It's light weight and beautiful, looks like second skin when you first apply it. But it doesn't seem to be long lasting and it clings on dry patches. It doesn't work with every primer. I used it for 2 weeks already and I'm still trying to find the best way to use it. I will use it until it ends but I wont buy it again. Too much hassle!

Noraina

Nars sheer glow

One of my favourite foundations.

Wawa

All time fav!

One of my fav foundation. Very good coverage.

Carly

Found my perfect foundation!!

I’ve struggled in the past with finding a foundation that matched my skin tone and also didn’t feel too heavy and thick on my skin! That is until I decided to try the sheer glow foundation and I love it!! Isn’t heavy on my skin even when I build up the coverage and the colour match is really good especially since I’m so pale with neutral/pink undertones & doesn’t separate on my face either. No.1 foundation for me!!

Kara

Not for me!

This foundation sat in my pores, really noticeably. Tried with and without different primers, no difference. The shades are excellent but the formulation is not. It didn’t last more than 2 hours before breaking up and made my face even more oily than it normally is. To top it off, the top of the glass bottle sheared off when putting the lid back on so won’t be repurchasing.

Bushra

Nars sheer glow punjab

A little goes a long....works efficient with a primer...stays all day.good for dry skin buildable. The biggest flaw is "no pump" .its difficult to know how much you are applying.

Ioana

Impressed

So I've been looking for an everyday foundation for my combination skin type as long as I can remember and I have always had a hard time finding something for my picky taste,but O.M.G! I can literally tell that this is by far my favourite foundation.The shade it fits perfectly (Mont Blanc) and the texture is just amazing.It blends seamlessly with both, brush and sponge, it feels weightless,has a very natural finish,skin-like,has a light to medium coverage but buildable without looking or feeling heavy and doesn't budge if settled properly.I really really love this product and recommend to everyone especially for mature skin as it doesn't emphasize wrinkles.

Gab

Best foundation ever

Love it. Always been unhappy with any foundation I’ve had before I found the Nars sheer glow. Completely weightless on your skin. Leaves my skin flawless. Light but medium coverage so also covers blemishes. Love!!!

Miss M

Amazing foundation with a skin-like finish

I've been searching for an everyday lightweight skin-like foundation. I love this thing. I usually have a very hard time finding a shade in foundation because they either oxidize too orange/dark or they're too yellow/ too pink. That being said, I tried a Gobi sample a while ago and was amazed that it blended almost seamlessly with my neckline so I decided to buy the full bottle and what a good choice this was! My skin type is oily/combination sensitive with dry tendencies during winter, dealt with acne in the past. This is based on my personal experience: Pros: - buildable - does not oxidize - matte-satin-y finish , gets more dewy during weartime - skin-like finish - does not break me out Cons: - does not come with a pump and I forgot about it, but there's always a next order :) - if you're more on the oily side you'll want to set this with a good powder Overall I am very happy with this purchase, this is my daily HG foundation and I'll definitely repurchase!

Alesia

Best foundation for dry and extra fair skin

Девчонки, этот тональный-лучший,что я пробовала. У меня экстремально сухая кожа и так же очень светлая. Оттенок Siberia идеально сливается с моей кожей. НЕ подчеркивает шелушения, и даже наоборот, увлажняет кожу. Заявленный глоу эффект очень выразительный! Выглядит как своя кожа, только лучше. Очень рекомендую! *** This is the best foundation I've tried. I have extremely dry skin and also very light. Siberia hue blends perfectly and moisturises the skin. The claimed glow effect is very impressive! Looks like your skin, only better. Highly recommend!

ERIALC

Reliable, everyday foundation for medium coverage

I was always on-off with using Sheer Glow but it speaks to the product if I've been using it for the past 4 years. The finish is roughly medium, and buildable to full, with a satin finish that's moderately glowy and good staying power. It does need to be powdered and I usually apply it with a beauty blender, which gives a flawless finish. It's a staple in my makeup collection and I return to it whenever I'm unsure what I feel like using that day.

Nita

My favourite foundation

I’ve been using this foundation since it was released. At the time at 19, I found it pricey. But in all honesty, it’s worth every penny. At a time when there was literally no other company to cater for dark skin apart from MAC I had no choice but to try. Never looked back since. I have tried other foundations but always come back to this. It’s great for daytime (use less) or mix with my moisturiser, and for nighttime (build up coverage). Amazing!

MunchkinJ

Secret weapon

This is the bee's knees. It doesn’t matter how little sleep I’ve had (mama to two little terrors) I always get told my skin looks great/radiant - that’s with 10 years of adult acne scars to cover up too. It just blues away any imperfections, is incredibly light so doesn’t look like you’re wearing anything, doesn’t block pores or cause breakouts. It lasts all day even on my oily skin and is my secret weapon to looking put together. As it’s so light it takes seconds to apply and you can’t apply it badly, it just melts in.It also photographs beautifully. I cannot rave about this enough!

Hanan

4 stars

The texture is perfect but the color was a little dark for me.

Anna

So impressed!

I have never really worn a foundation before, opting for lighter cover ups, tinted moisturiser etc. Now my skin definitely needs it but I have been trying to find a foundation that doesn’t feel heavy - this Nars one really is perfect. I can barely feel like I’m wearing anything and it goes on easily and looks so natural. I am really pleased and just wish I’d found it sooner.

Diana

The search is over

I was so reluctant to buy and expensive foundation online without testing it first but as soon as my first bottle of this foundation arrived i knew we were a match made in heaven! I have never had as perfect shade match as i do with this! It looks just like my skin, if you don’t go up close you won’t even tell i have a foundation on - it just looks like i have the best skin in the world. It’s medium coverage, spreads well with fingers, brush or sponge so you can use it however it’s most convenient for you, and it looks fresh the whole day. I know this is recommended for dry and normal skin type but I’m combination to oily with some very dry areas around my nose, very oily cheeks and some occasional breakouts to hide. This gives me an even balanced look and when set it lasts well for over 14 hours which is my typical workday. My oils come through at some point but somehow my skin doesn’t look oily when it happens but rather glowy in a good way. I was blown away by this cause the foundation isn’t marketed for oil control but it looks fabulous nonetheless. The only thing you should know is that it doesn’t come with a pump and you have to purchase it separately like for the EL double wear. This can be very annoying as I didn’t know at first and had to wait 2 more weeks for the pump to arrive, but I guess in the end it leads to less plastic production and waste for Nars so it’s okay.

Laura

The Best!!

Totally worth the hype, love this foundation. Been using it for years! Full coverage and lasts all day. Worth every penny.

Sarah

Not so great...

I have oily skin and I found this foundation drying even for me. It also sits weird on my skin in some areas. I will try to make this work by mixing with cream or other foundations but I’m still sad I wasted my money on it.

Laura

Nice, even coverage

I'm really pleased I bought this - it's not drying, gives good coverage and feels like a second layer. It doesn't settle into my fine lines and does seem to have good staying power. I used the Cult Beauty Match Me tool and it was accurate.

Danielle

I think I found my Holy Grail!

I’ve been in search of the perfect foundation for years, I’ve struggled with finding a match for my pale skin and finding something that works with my combination skin! This is what I’ve been looking for! Perfect match, lovely coverage and the finish is just stunning!

Aisha

Excellent coverage

I love how this foundation sits on my skin

Laura

Wrong shade

Lovely to apply and leaves your face looking so fresh, just too dark for my skin ordered the wrong shade.

Maryam

Magical

The foundation itself is very light weight just as said in its description, very easy to blend and takes less than a minute to seep in, once blended u feel like it is ur own skin, i am first time so much satisfied with a foundation for me, only thing the colour i bought is a tad deeper for my skin, so i am gonna get two shades lighter than this and use both of them together to make the perfect shade for me. The shade i got is Siracuse.

Kate

My go to foundation!

Can always rely on this foundation to do everything I need it to do! It has such a lovely texture that be wore as a light coverage or built up to a medium to full. It lasts all day and doesn’t ever go patchy once it’s been on a while. As someone who has dry skin this foundation is perfect for giving me a natural dewy finish without clinging to any dry patches of skin. Would really recommend this product!

Lau

Foundation favourite

Best foundation ever!

Maitha

Love it

It is fantastic foundation

Lv1990

Never using another foundation again

I switched to Charlotte Tilbury light wonder and going back to this it’s is sooooo much better, it’s glowy yet buildable and doesn’t look greasy. My only annoyance with Nars is the bottles don’t come with a pump but still 5 stars!

Emma - CB Staff

All time favourite

This foundation has been my go-to for years. Although I like to try out new releases, I always find myself going back to Nars Sheer Glow as I know the formula works well with my combination skin. I love it!

Rawi

Nars foundation

Very nice foundation and I loved it.

FelicityS

Finally my holy grail foundation!

I was unsure about this being a 'glow' foundation because EVERYTHING ends up melting off the oily areas of my combination skin but this is amazing! It's a very lightweight liquid and applied over a priming moisturiser (haven't tried anything else yet) it actually has a slightly matte finish but the perfect light to medium coverage with a lovely glow! I'm shade Punjab (found using findation.com as I'm #60 in Il Makiage) which is the perfect shade. I'm slightly tanned at the moment but because of the light coverage, I think it will still work when I'm not. I've never reviewed a foundation before but I'm in love with this!

Tina

Awesome

Love.

SD

New fave

For such a small bottle a little goes a long way and I love the glow it gives. I was desperate for a dewy foundation and this is definitely it. Use it on fingers first to warm and then apply. I have Indian skin, normally an NC42 in Mac, and purchased Syracuse and it's perfect. It lasts all day too. Perfect for a natural but flawless look. Love!

Heidi

Excellent

Best foundation ever. I'm using it in Punjab and Barcelona with Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer (Medium2 Ginger). Best ever!

Itann

Always a Winner

This is my go-to for a reason. Always keep coming back to my Nars Sheer Glow in Stromboli.

Sali

Great

It give me a natural look I love it.

Alexandra

Nars sheer glow foundation Fiji

I love it!

Madie

Amazing, full coverage.

First time trying this foundation as my old one is now discontinued. I love it! Amazing coverage and feels lightweight!

Luckie Cult Beauty staff

A Dewy Dream.

By far my all-time favorite foundation, I hate a heavy full coverage foundation, I find this foundation to be a light but buildable coverage. This leaves my skin looking moisturised and glowy all-day while adding that little bit of coverage we all need! The undertones are also perfect for my skin tone!

Hallie3

Holy grail

I wanted to try this foundation a few years ago but never got round to it. After trying a few other high brands I decided to give this one ago. I now wish I ordered it when I first heard about it. It’s now became my favourite! Colour matches perfect, coverage is great for a sheer foundation and it’s definitely buildable without giving that flat matte look. Will definitely be repurchasing.

Sam

I love it

I love this foundation it complements my skin beautifully. The texture is so creamy and just glides on the skin. It applies gorgeously with both a beauty sponge and a foundation brush. Its the only foundation I wear and it is buildable so its more full coverage and never leaves my skin dry or looking cakey. I love it Nars is my favourite brand I use it every day.

Nicole

Just the best

I am a makeup and skincare addict so I try a lot, but I'll always come back to this foundation. It lasts well enough (I wouldn't consider it long-wear or anything like that but it wears nicely). When you apply, it just glides over the skin and pores and looks just like skin but better. Plus, Mont Blanc is the perfect shade for my pale skin!

Claire

Best foundation I have ever used

Absolutely amazing foundation. Best iv ever used. Goes on so well. Lasts all day & gives you a radiant glow.

Selena

Excellent, buildable coverage...

One of my favorite foundations right about now. I can opt for light or medium coverage from this - depending upon how I apply it. For a light coverage, usually when at home and not needing as much on, I dot a small amount of Sheer Glow around my face & neck, and use a slightly damp beauty blender to blend in. This gives a slightly dewy finish too. When I need more coverage and a more matte finish I apply with fingertips only. In either case this does slightly oxidize within the first hour or so, so if it doesn't look spot-on at first, give it a bit of time before reaching any conclusions. For me the colour match is fantastic, it looks like I'm not wearing anything, very natural and a nice luminous look, or a 'sheer glow' if you like! Longevity is also great - I can get almost a full day out of this without it turning patchy or creasing. The only downside is there's no pump on the bottle - which for something at this price range I would have expected it to have as a given, and also no SPF in here so I have to apply an SPF separately, before my primer and this. On the upside though the absence of SPF means my face is much more flash-photography friendly, something I rarely achieve with any of the SPF foundations I have. ~ My Cult Beauty Top 5 must-have list ~ (thought it might be useful to share my top 5 must-have products of all time, focusing mainly on my purchases at Cult Beauty) 1. Hair Loss Treatment: ‘Divine Herbal’ - Hair Oil 2. Bronzer: ‘Chantecaille’ - HD Perfecting Bronze 3. Cleanser: ‘Paula’s Choice’ – Skin Balancing Cleanser 4. Pigmentation + Anti-Ageing Serum: ‘Divine Herbal’ - Facial Treatment Serum 5. Mask: ‘Eve Lom’ – Radiance Transforming Mask

FJ

Holy Grail Foundation ! perfect for dry skin

This has been my Holy Grail Foundation for the last 3/4 years. I have found my perfect shades FIJI and Punjab. My Skin stays hydrated and this foundation gives me a PERFECT Dewy Look. I have dry skin and my dry patches are on my cheeks, near my lips and on my forehead. When I wear this foundation the Dry patches do not show!

Lesley

Just l-o-v-e this Nars foundation.

I know it is a lot of money to pay for a foundation but my goodness it is worth it as far as I am concerned. I am in my late seventies and it is the first foundation I have tried that doesn’t sit inside my facial lines. It is light and gives an exquisite finish. I found it difficult to order the correct colour online and Cult Beauty were amazing and exchanged it without any problem as I originally ordered an unsuitable colour. Will be ordering again from them.

Marley

Love, Love, Love it x

Absolutely amazing product. I'm not amazing at makeup but this is so easy. Just tap it on lightly, and your face just glows. I'm so glad I bought this NARS foundation. I'd love another 10 to try them out. Just add bronzer, blusher, mascara & go!!! 10/10

BunnyKM86

HUDA Foundation & NARS Foundation

Absolutely in love with both of these products, it is completely out of this world. Amazing! I can not add anything more than to say I am one happy paying customer present to future. #Amazing products. Thank you Cult Beauty

S

Love it

First time trying the Nars Sheer Glow and I absolutely love it. Got the colour Punjab matches my skin perfectly. Would definitely recommend.

Eman

I love it!

Love the look of this foundation on the skin and give a healthy look as it can be built to your preference.

Best foundation!

Favourite foundation!

Still my favourite go-to foundation. Beautiful coverage with a natural, dewy finish.

Kay

Love it

Didn't know what to expect with this due to my eczema, but this worked so well for me and the coverage was lovely, didn't feel heavy or cakey. Would buy this again

Nicky

My favorite foundation!

Makes my skin look fresh! Gives me full coverage but my skin still looks like skin.

Montymouse

Damn near perfect

Thought about this purchase for a while, considered other similar foundations with it, Charlotte Tilbury, Aqualumiere, Double Wear, etc. I was also nervous about choosing a shade without actually trying it on my skin. Well I can say, I’m glad I did buy it, this is a lovely foundation, I’d say medium coverage; which is what I was looking for; although I guess you could build it up or sheer it out as required. It gives a lovely glowy, natural looking cover which lasts. Not too heavy, never cakey or powdery - I would definitely recommend and have no hesitation buying it again.

S.

Nice, though not perfect

I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with this foundation. The coverage is a nice light to medium coverage, and probably buildable, however, I find that the foundation can emphasise any texture you might have on your skin, as well as cling to dry patches and make them look even worse. The foundation looks very natural and seamless. The wear is okay, but in my opinion, not the most long lasting. Also note: bottle comes without a pump, but you can purchase pumps separately.

s.

Good - but no pump

It's good for dry skin, but it really sucks that there is no pump.

Ivana

It’s good but...

I ordered this foundation because I saw so much positive feedback. It’s definitely sheer, glowy and buildable. But! I have dry skin and I don’t think it’s for dry skin because after a few hours you can see every dry bit on my face. Another thing is that I have scars after acne and with this sheer and glowy finish you can see everything bad on your skin. So, I would recommend this foundation to girls that have normal skin without acne and scars.

HR

Best Foundation EVERRRRRRR!!!

Thought my "Born This Way" would be my ride or die - then I tried this. It can do it all... Light, medium, full - whatever you are in the mood for. The tiniest bit goes such a long way. Argh - thank you NARS, I adore this foundation over & beyond.

Ellie

Amazing foundation

This foundation is so beautiful on my combination skin. The shade is precise for my fair skin (Gobi) especially now in the fall/winter. In the spring/summer I'll need a shade darker probably. It has quite thin liquid consistency & feels light, blends right into my skin and looks "live" matte. Sits well for a long time and looks great with other products. Love it.

Sasha

Disappointed

I had a really high expectations for this foundation, but it looks awful on my nose. Other areas are looking good though.

Lorelai51

Another Nars favourite

After using the Radiant Long wear for a while I decided to try the Sheer Glow for a change. And I really like it. It's lightweight but buildable if I want more coverage, but is fine with one application. It has a lovely finish and lasts all day with me only having to powder the combination skin round my nose once or twice, which quite honestly is no hardship. The only reason I've dropped a star, is because unlike the other Nars foundations AMAZINGLY, it doesn't come with a pump... Why? For such a high end product this is ridiculous. Plus the lid doesn't fit over the pump which leaves the nozzle open to the air. Something I really think Nars needs to address.

Pegleg

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation

This is the best foundation I have ever had. It covers your skin but it’s so light, I don’t feel like I’m wearing any foundation and doesn’t look like I am, just a fresh, even look.

Nadhia124

Love this foundation

I have been using Nars sheer glow for the past 8 years and I absolutely love it, I mix all my other foundations with it. You can build this foundation to be full coverage and I love the finish. I’m an nc30-35 in Mac and I use the shade Stromboli which has such a perfect golden yellow undertone. Since Huda beauty’s foundation came out I have been mixing the 2 for a full coverage finish. FYI if you want a full coverage concealer get Kevin Aucoin Sensual skin enhancer OMG it is amazing

Ansa

Good

The foundation is great however the colour I had chosen was dark for my skin. If I had chosen the correct it would have been perfect.

CAL

Works for me

Love how glowy this makes my skin look. Downside is being very pale, I find the shade Mont Blanc does oxidise once it drys down and also it is a little difficult to built coverage. But it does make my skin look beautiful.

Dreamer

Surprisingly good

Better than other NARS foundations... Lightweight and has a satin finish. Best one.

Witham

Nars Foundation

I have been using this foundation for a month now, I have found that I need to build gradually with the addition of a little primer. A little goes a long way and gives beautiful coverage. It's not sticky or heavy in my skin. I found it best applied with a brush rather than sponge.

Olivia

Just average

I had very high hopes when I purchased because of so many positive reviews of this foundation. I have dry skin, this foundation is very matte, hence it is little too dry for me. AND, it doesn’t last on my skin! I have to set it with tons of powder otherwise, it will start to crease. Well, it is a good foundation but definitely won’t repurchase.

Kruthika

My first (good) foundation

I was using Clinique before this, infrequently, but halfway through the day dry patches were accentuated. Could also be that the make up was really old? But I find that Clinique doesn't work as well for me as it did a few years ago. Switched to Clarins for skincare (their products are incredible; they do what they say), and after a lot of research and trials (Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown, and M.A.C) I decided on NARS for my foundation and concealer. It took me a few tries to get it right. I use just the tiniest amount on primed, moisturized skin, and my skin stays touchable-y soft throughout the day. No breakouts, or bumps so far, and it's been a month or so since I started using it. Use it a few times a week.

RhiRhi

So, I've used this before...

I used this foundation before years ago and ran out. I don't know why I didn't purchase again because it is one of the nicest foundations I've used. It gives a good coverage for my skin. My skin is normal and I get the occasional blemish. It covers my skin without looking heavy but leaves a lovely glow. It stays on all day too. Probably won't be as suitable for a oilier skin as it a little more dewy. I use the shade Deauville for my fair but olive skin. Love it

Emmie

Love!

This is my all-time favourite foundation. It's so lightweight but it gives such good coverage and is really buildable. It blends like a dream and lasts all day!

Maria

BEST FOUNDATION for combination/dry skin

I usually have combination skin with dry patches on my cheeks and forehead, but lately my skin has been super extra dry and I’ve tried so many different foundations but the NARS sheer glow works like magic! I also have medium large pores but this foundation covers it all up with a great medium to full coverage. Absolutely in love!

Wing

Terrible

Make my face feel like I'm wearing a mask.

Mimi

Nars

Love it!

Emma

Amazing!

Builds beautifully! Whether you want a no make up look or a heavy glam look, this foundation can do both! Stays on all day with a little bit of powder and looks very natural and not cakey.

Flo M.

Love it

On my second bottle. I have combination skin with dry patches on my cheeks and this foundation works great for me. Medium to full coverage. Try to apply with fingers and you won't regret it.

Malin

Best foundation for dry skin

This is my new fave foundation. It looks like skin but still gives medium buildable coverage. The finish is luminous but not dewy.

daw33

Amazing

Love this foundation. You only need 1 pump for your whole face. It actually looks better the longer you wear it. It looks sort of matte when you apply it but the more you leave it on the more glowy it gets.

Ellen

I wish I tried this sooner

This foundation is everything and is my new every day favourite and I'm sure will be for years to come. It's got amazing coverage, medium to full, and the finish it not dewy but still luminous, it sets beautifully and sits well with powder. It doesn't bunch up or go patchy throughout the day even in the t-zone. LOVE IT

CJ

Excited

So pleased that my fav beauty shop now stocks my current foundation obsession. Sheer Glow is a must-have. Doesn't sit in fine lines like the countless other foundations I've owned. Has an excellent level of buildable coverage for day or night, that has never caked on me. Gives my dry'ish skin a lovely luminous look, (I use with BECCA Backlight Priming Filter). It's such an upgrade from Double Wear and IMO better than anything Tilbury, Tarte or Clinique makes. Was easy to match and goes on lovely with a blender. I add a drop of Estee Lauder's Advanced Night Repair to sheer it out a bit in the summer and give an extra glow.

bell

My holy grail

I have used a lot of foundations over the year, desperate to find that perfect one. From Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation to Fenty Beauty, the struggle has been real. But over a year ago I stumbled across this foundation and have honestly not looked back. I've repurchased this foundation approximately four times, this being my fifth and not regretted it once. It's long lasting, has a dewy finish and despite rumours is perfect for oily and combination skin, I wear this in retail work 10-hour shifts and it does not budge. I love this foundation to the earth and back, and could cry with joy seeing I can now just order it here! Wow, this was a long winded review basically I love it 10/10 would recommend to all my friends and family.

Pia

My fave

The Nars Sheer Glow has been a favourite of mine for years. It’s got great coverage (I’d say medium to full), a gorgeous finish (not dewy, but beautifully luminous, lit from within), incredible stay power (I’ve worn it desk to dusk with no issue). It does need to be powdered in the t-zone. I recommend applying with a damp beauty sponge, as applying with fingers brings messy results.

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