First Impressions Review: Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation

“Happiest girls are the prettiest” – Audrey Hepburn 

The moment Nars brought out this foundation, I’ve been lusting over it and fantasizing about it. I can’t be the only one that does this surely?! So after purchasing this foundation I decided to write a first impressions blog post, then once I’ve finished the bottle or I feel like I have enough opinions on it after using it for a while, I’ll write a follow-up blog post with my overall thoughts. 

Nars is just one of those makeup brands that I constantly lust over and every girl deserves to own at least one thing from Nars! So naturally the moment I found out about it I knew it would be something for me. If you’ve read any of my previous blog posts you’ll know that I love the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation, because I love that weightless feeling on your skin. So naturally I knew I’d fall in love with the Nars All Day Luminous Weightless foundation, it’s like it was love at first sight! 

Nars have described this foundation as full coverage, but with a natural look to it that feels completely weightless on the skin. Did I mention that this foundation is also said to last 16 hours?! It’s a very liquidy foundation, so make sure you shake it well before applying! 

The packaging is absolutely stunning and very convenient in comparison to other Nars foundations. It actually comes with a pump! This is an absolute god send to all those Nars lovers out there! With other foundations you’d have to pay for a pump separately, but this foundation is conveniently provided with one. It’s a beautiful bottle with frosted glass and the iconic “Nars” name printed across the bottle. It’s simple but absolutely stunning! 

What I love: 

- What I love about all Nars foundations is the broad choice of shades, and this foundation doesn’t disappoint either! There’s 20 shades to choose from, so there should be the perfect (or close to perfect) shade for most people! I personally have the shade “Siberia” which is the lightest shade available. 

- The coverage is absolutely insane. Trust me; a little goes a long way with this foundation. 

- It’s so easy to blend, definitely a perfect match if you’re a beginner with foundations! 

- The finish for me is a perfect matte look, so for someone who has oily skin this is fabulous! 

- It isn’t sticky at all! Is it just me, or do some foundations just feel really sticky on the skin?   Well this one definitely doesn’t, and it doesn’t seem like it will smudge much throughout the day either! 

What I don’t love: 

- Although the packaging is absolutely stunning, it may be a bit difficult for those girls who travel a lot. It’s quite a hefty bottle and since its glass, you certainly don’t want to drop it! 

- It doesn’t quite cover my blemishes. Other foundations I have tried are much better at covering any spots or blemishes, but since you’ll be using concealer to cover them, this shouldn’t really be an issue. 

- It certainly isn’t going to suit all skin types. I have oily skin so I need something that is going to last all day and won’t look dewy or sweaty. However if you’ve got dry skin or you want a dewy look, I wouldn’t recommend this foundation. 

Overall first impressions: 

Overall this foundation has really impressed me so far. I adore the finish it gives me and how it’s suited to my skin type so well. I haven’t tried to see if it wears for the full 16 hours, but I have to say it definitely will last throughout the day and you shouldn’t need too many touch ups. I will be writing a follow up blog post once I’ve finished the bottle and let you know my thoughts. 

Thanks for reading! 

Alice D x  

   

  

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How to get the perfect, classic red lip!

“I never really get too far from red lipstick, do I? I guess I just think my face looks worse without it. That’s pretty much the only rational behind it.” – Taylor Swift 

Every girl wants that classic, elegant and sophisticated red lip. Whether it’s for a party or a night out, or even just to wear with a cozy jumper while running errands for the day. The classic red lip can be worn for lots of different occasions, and it really amplifies and makes you look like a million dollars! 

 

Taylor Swift, Marilyn Monroe and Gwen Stefani just to name a few all classically show off their red lips, and it leaves everyday girls like us wondering how they did it! 

 Choosing the perfect colour according to your skin tone is the biggest task. My top tip for choosing the best colour is a simple principle; if you have fair skin like myself, go for a red lip colour with a blue under-tone to it. However if you have a darker skin tone, go for a red lip colour with a yellow under-tone. By doing this you’ll have a red lip that will work wonders with your natural skin tone. The biggest mistake that people make is by assuming that just because one specific shade of red looks good on one girl, that therefore means it’ll look good on you too. Not at all, red lip colours won’t work universally on every skin tone. So just shop around and be patient, you’ll find the right shade, I promise!

For me personally, I have really fair skin, so I went for a shade of red with a blue under-tone that I knew would work well with my skin tone. 

As some of you may already know, I’m a Mac addict! So of course I had to go for a few Mac colours!  

First I wanted to try a red lip pencil to make the look more complete. I decided to try out the Mac Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in the shade “Kiss me quick”, which is the most beautiful, universal shade that seamlessly lines the lips, ready for the lipstick! 

 

So now onto the lipstick! As an avid lover of all things Mac, I wanted to try out some of their red shades. And again because I’m fair skinned, a good friend of mine suggested that I try the colour “Ruby Woo”. It’s a vivid blue-red with a sophisticated matte finish, and it really gives the most amazing colour pay off you could ask for. It’s not too over-dramatic but it will still make that ultimate elegant red lip statement. 

 What I love the most about this lipstick is the formulation; it’s soft and moisturizing with the most amazing smell ever! If you own any Mac lipsticks yourself, you’ll know what I mean when I say how beautiful they smell! It makes applying the lipstick such a joy! 

 

I would definitely suggest this lipstick and of course this shade in particular! But like I said, you really have to search for the perfect shade for your skin tone. Don’t give up! Mac offer a colossal choice of red shades! Happy red lipstick hunting! 

 Thanks for reading!

Alice D 

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