On trial: NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation

The new foundation formulas just keep on coming. I’ve had quite a lot of successes recently; I’m currently flipping between Burberry Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid foundation and Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Youth-Boosting Perfect Skin foundation. But NARS has popped up with its new All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation (£32), promising a full coverage, oil-free formula with 16-hour wear all in one drop.

It’s an interesting foundation. I like a lighter coverage which due to the high pigment, this delivers in one drop (not one pump), meaning this not inexpensive product really goes far. You have to shake the bottle well, and it dries quickly so I find that quickly buffing it in with my fingers to blend it is the best way to apply. The result is a natural finish that manages to blur a few blemishes. That could be down to the new Even Tone Technology designed to neutralise redness, dullness and discoloration. Is it luminous? I wouldn’t say so. It feels slightly matte on (but light, not cakey or heavy), yet as the day progresses I do notice a bit of shine on my combination skin.

This foundation has had mixed reviews but I like it a lot. For winter I prefer my foundation a bit creamier and glowy but this will definitely be coming out for the summer, when my skin generally needs less coverage. And for now, I can wear it with a wee drop of oil added (thanks British Beauty Blogger for that tip), which helps it go even further.

NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation comes in 20 shades, is dermalogically tested and fragrance, paraben and oil free. Buy it at Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, ASOS and Lookfantastic.com.