Sheer Matte Foundation

NARS

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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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    staciarose22

    14 years ago

    I used this some months back and didn't review it, but there is a huge difference between this and Sheer Glow. From the texture, lasting power, coverage, and shades. They are both light years away...

    About reviewer (1600 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    brooksasha

    14 years ago

    I tried this foundation after trying Sheer Glow, knowing, from the very beginning, that Sheer Matte would probably be a better match for my combo, acne-prone skin. However, I just couldn't resist...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    mrsthenderson

    14 years ago

    I sampled this foundation along with MUFE HD and MUFE Velvet Mat +. I could never find a color match with MUFE (I am NC42). Sampled Nars for about a month before I purchased. Perfect color match...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    DouceurChaud

    14 years ago

    For me, it gives me quite a good coverage. As it said in the on the paper that came with the product, can be layered to achieve your desired coverage and finish. However, I layered it but some of...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Ollyli

    14 years ago

    For the first month I adored this foundation until climate change. I bought it in summer and when winter came it didn't seem to work as good. It was hard for me to blend, even with my fingers. Now...

    About reviewer (89 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kokofemme

    14 years ago

    PROS - This foundation is amazing! It is smooth and gives you a light to medium coverage. Matter of fact, I have several dark spots and I can wear this foundation WITHOUT using a concealer and...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Dark, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    briii

    14 years ago

    I really wanted to like this foundation but it just didn't work out for me :( first of all the colors are all more yellow toned and I am kind of both but this was way too yellow for my skin tone....

    About reviewer (181 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    amcvicker1

    14 years ago

    This is my everyday foundation and I LOVE it!! I have tried everything and found this foundation to give me the perfect natural coverage. I was looking for a foundation to just even out my skin...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Catttt

    14 years ago

    $42 As always, I'm between shades (NC30-ish) so a mix of Ceylan with Stromboli would be perfect . Texture is good: not too liquidy, not too thick, kind of like Shu Uemura liquid foundation but...

    About reviewer (125 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    ckirby

    14 years ago

    Honestly, I was was dissapointed in this foundation. I found it extremely hard to blend, it did not leave a natural looking finish, and it left odd patches on my face. It also seemed to bring...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    suekim91

    14 years ago

    i love the finish of this foundation and the fact that it a sheer to moderate coverage foundation. to me the finish of the sheer matte looks just like the sheer glow and since i had an oily t-zone,...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    loveirene19

    14 years ago

    This foundation really disappoints me. I use color Fuji but somehow I think it looks a bit yellow on my face. Furthermore, it breaks me out.

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Other

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    cranberryplease

    14 years ago

    I reeeeeally like this foundation! This is the first time I have ever used liquid foundation as I am usually a powder girl, but this is heavenly!! I bought Punjab after quickly swatching some...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    guanacaxlatina

    14 years ago

    {PICTURES IN MY PROFILE} so i had been using sheer glow in syracuse in winter, i was about nc42 back then, but i have been exfoliating and avoiding the sun with sunblock so now id be an nc40...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    knh86

    14 years ago

    After hearing everyone rave about this product, I had to try. I went to my local NARS counter and asked to try the Sheer Glow foundation (see below for explanation). I was color matched to...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Olive, Cool

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    dulcemaya06

    14 years ago

    I do love the coverage that this foundation gives:) Its matte and makes my skin look flawless!! I do notice a nasty smell from the foundation though...I am not sure if its just me/foundation or...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    droc3535

    14 years ago

    I had quite high expectations of this foundation so it was a huge disappointment for me when I actually got round to using it, it really wasn't worth the £29 I paid for it. I found it reeally...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    nygrlnca

    14 years ago

    I heard so many great things about the Sheer Glow foundation but I have huge pores and oily skin. I went to Nordies and had the MUA put the glow on one side and the matte on the other. I walked...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    PurpleCupcake87

    14 years ago

    Huge letdown. Must apply with your fingers to warm the foundations consistency. This was difficult for me because I prefer to use brushes. Perfect color match, but didn't last and went patchy as...

    About reviewer (289 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    JenniStarBrite

    14 years ago

    So disappointed in this foundation.The MA put it on me in the store but Sephora's lighting is notoriously bad so I wasnt able to appreciate it. It looked fine for a few hours when I was out, but...

    About reviewer (166 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

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