Nars All day Luminous Weightless Foundation

The talk of a new Nars release was circling a while back now, I remember seeing Laura from buynowbloglater post a photo on Instagram several weeks ago and ever since I was patiently waiting for it to be released. Fast forward and here it is. I was in Leeds the week before its release (I think) and the lady at the Nars counter told me it was available for colour matching the next week, sadly I don't live that quicker drive away from Leeds so unfortunately a colour match wasn't on the cards. I ordered mine online and for reference I went with my Sheer Glow shade match... now I actually think my Sheer Glow match is a shade dark and it would seem that ADLW (it's too long to keep typing) runs darker than Sheer Glow so this is not a brilliant match for me right now! that being said, I can work with it. It will be better once my skins seen a little sun but for testing purposes I went with it.

Now Nars claims that 1 pump is enough for your whole face... granted that will be for the finger application method (more on that one pump in a moment). For application your supposed to shake well, warm one pump in between fingertips and apply (be warned the formula is very thin and almost watery) I did this and one pump wasn't enough for my horrendously round face, just a little less that two was needed. Now in all honesty applying foundation with fingers isn't for me so you'll be pleased to know it apply's just fine with a brush! the coverage reminds me a lot of Sheer Glow but it is of course more matte. That being said I do think it lives up to the luminous claim, my skin looks healthy and as for weightless? It feels like a dream on my skin. For such a water formula the coverage is outstanding, it really is. It covers just the right amount without looking too heavy.

So after talking formula i'm going to talk packaging and emphasis on a point that, literally everyone else has gone crazy over. Nars have released a foundation with a pump! It's about time lets face it, why should I have to buy a £30 plus foundation and pay extra for a pump on top? I don't think so Nars; so to finally see it coming with one was actually a little exciting (I need a life). The bottle itself is a nice weighty glass bottle with a frosted effect, which i'm loving. It's like an updated version of the Sheer Glow/ Matte bottles and I really really like it. It's the same as all other Nars packaging, simple but I like that.

I can imagine this one would be a really good one for in the evening, I'd maybe not opt for something with such a full coverage in the daytime. I'm loving this new release from Nars but a colour match is needed - I can imagine be probably being Gobi.

You can buy Nars ADLW foundation from Nars or Space N.K for £32
Have you tried this one yet? What are your thoughts?

Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Sex Machine

Swatched: Right, heavy swatch, Left, one swipe 

Nars is definitely one of my favourite make up brands, the simple packaging and amazing quality products keep me coming back for more. A recent Nars order and a little help from one of Jill's posts (check out her blog its fab: alittlesoapbox) lead me to this. The Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Sex Machine. This is my first ever Velvet Matte Lip Pencil purchase and I can assure you it didn't disappoint.

First thing, i'm glad I ordered this online, because I can just imagine me asking for this very name at a counter would lead to me feeling very awkward, although i'm sure anyone behind the Nars counter would be used too it (example deep throat, orgasm... it goes on) The name is a little bit of a strange one but nonetheless, this product is now in the most used section of my make up storage.  Its a lovely pinky nude shade, am I going to say it? yes, it's a your lips but better! It has ever such a slight shimmer too it. It lasts well on the lips, a little top up is required after eating but that's all. Its perfect for the up and coming spring months. The matte finish is definitely something i'm loving on my lips right now and this gem has got me longing for more from this range!

Have you got this shade or any others from this range? What are your thoughts?
You can buy the Velvet Matte Lip Pencils from any Nars counter, Nars online or Space N.K £19 (it's gone up by £1 since I bought it! - sneaky Nars)

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer | A new favourite

So January/February is really going to be a post heavy month because I've gone a little bit crazy with spending money (you may have seen my latest Instagram photo - there's more than that! *slaps wrist*) One of the things I've picked up recently is this, the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer. I've seen people rave about this for so so long but for some reason I decided to  stick to my Rimmel wake me up concealer, why? It was accessible and was stocked in my local town which has barely any shops. 

All of this has changed and I picked this up on a recent trip into Leeds! (if you live near Leeds, seriously is is amazing for shopping) I can't get over how amazing this concealer is, first use and that was it bye bye Rimmel. I got the shade vanilla (that and custard are the most purchased I think) It covered all those little imperfections, especially my bags perfectly. I'd say it was a fairly thick concealer but it doesn't look cakey it looks so flawless on the skin and it's super lightweight. This is by far my new favourite concealer; I actually went to repurchase this online the same week I bought this but sadly vanilla was out of stock. 

Is it worth the hype? 100% I'm obsessed with it and it's worth every penny! 

You can but this from Nars, Harvey Nichols and Space N.K for £22 

Have you tried this concealer? Do you love it or are you dying to try it? 

Nars sheer glow aka my favourite foundation

When it comes to foundation it's just got to be right, its the base for everything else and there's no room for error. That's where Nars Sheer Glow comes in! I'm fairly picky with foundations, but if your going to be spending £30+ then its got to be right.

I don't think Nars could release a product that I didn't like, they just seem to get it right every time and Sheer Glow is no exception to that. It's a dream to apply, it buffs effortlessly into the skin and leaves you with a beautiful even finish. The coverage is more medium to full but it's build-able, it doesn't look cakey in any way. It fits it's name Sheer Glow, it really does add a healthy glow to your skin and makes you look more radiant and awake.

Colour-wise for me I like it that much I know what I am with a tan and my natural skin tone, Fiji is my everyday shade and Punjab for for the summer months or whilst on holiday... I'm currently out of fiji and I need to place another order, stat! I think if there was one issue I had with this it's the 'pump' issue. I'm sure you've seen this one over and over but seriously why doesn't it come with a pump as standard? those things are never in stock either so it's the battle with not getting too much on the back of your hands for now! That aside I love love love love it and i'm certain there will always be a bottle in my stash!


You can buy Nars Sheer Glow from Space Nk, £31

Meet Jeanne from the Nars Audacious Range

So this here is Jeanne a beautiful deep red from the Nars audacious lipstick range *stares at how beautiful it is* I picked this lipstick up a couple of weeks ago now and I must say, I'm loving using it! I'm never usually daring enough to go for a bright lip but after a little bit of a chat with the lady on the Nars counter and her trying this shade out on me, I caved.  Jeanne is a cherry red but with depth, me and bright bright reds don't mix. These lipsticks are really moisturising and I haven't found this to cling to any dry patches I may have at all and the formula  is really creamy however it drys with a matte feel to it. As for lasting power again, brilliant I did have to top up but I don't end up with a red smear on my face half way though the day. The packaging of these lipsticks is fab, I mean it's magnetic, whats not to love!? I really want to try more from this collection.

Have you tried any from this range?