As mentioned in one of my previous blog posts, I stated that I had purchased a new tinted moisturiser and concealer which I had been wearing up until this week. As I have been wearing it for well over a month, I thought I should review the products used.
The Background:
I bought *NARS Tinted Moisturiser in St Moritz which is a perfect match to my skin with the NARS Gingerly concealer which is definitely a complimentary product. Initially I purchased, as I had dyed my hair over the Winter break and felt a change in my tinted moisturiser. I'd read up on the NARS tinted moisturise and though why not? So off I went to John Lewis to get all matched up, the make up artist who matched me up was very pleasant and honest. She tried three shades on my jaw line and then recommended but also asked which one I preferred. I checked in two mirrors near to the door ( checking your tm in natural is very important!) and opted for St Moritz. She also did the same with the concealers and opted for Gingerly. The application was pretty flawless, lightweight and breathable which was pretty damn good. It pretty much matched my skin tone compared with LM which does not have as many shades especially, yellow based ones which brighten your complexion. Then she applied the concealer which I liked too but disliked her application around my eyes. She put a bit too much on which resulted in fine lines. However, all in all after application and a walk about I returned to purchase the moisturiser. I did purchase the concealer a week later, as I still had my MAC Moisture Cover to finish up. ( Yes, I am no longer an impulse buyer with makeup but I tend to think what I have and what I need. Boring and dull maybe but I got to the stage where I had quite a bit of makeup I never really used. Now I experiment a whole lot more with the makeup I have.)
The Review:
So, as mentioned I have been wearing it for about a month and what I like is the easy application. I used my hands and gently blend it in and build up if necessary. It is very light, lemon scented and of a creamy but silky consistency. It blends in well but it really only provides light coverage. Perfect for the summer although I used in Autumn/Winter. It lasts well over 6 hours so just a little short of the Laura Mercier one.
With the concealer it is also a very good match to my skin, as stated in the title of the product it is creamy indeed. I love it. I have to admit I think MAC is still the best for concealer but only by a little compared to this concealer. It provides medium coverage and blends in nicely too.
In terms of the NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base aka primer, I purchased this when I was back in the States and I LOVE it. It is white, creamy consistency that you blend over your eyelids to prep and prime for eyeshadow application. It is amazing and much much better than the Urban Decay primer I used to wear! It helps keep my eyeshadows on for well over 7 hours. Amazing!
NARS Blushes are BEAUTIFUL. I adore the colour range and I have been through a few such as Madly, Orgasm, Gilda and Torrid. My favourite has to be Madly which was the first NARS blush I purchased with my gorgeous friend Sheena who introduced me to the brand. I have to been honest it does not look appealing in the pan but once applied it is AMAZING. It is a pink-brown based blush with minimal shimmer probably my most reached for blush and on that note I didn't take a photo because it is all crumbly and almost finished ( time for a new one :D )
*As I have recently dyed my hair back to red, I have switched back to Laura Mercier ( I do wear NARS more at the weekend now though) as I like a more of a warmer-bronzed look :)
The Rating:
Overall I would have to give the tinted moisturiser a B+, blusher A+ and the concealer and eye primer an A-. I really liked all four products and that's pretty good grading for the brand. If I had to recommend just one product though as tough as it is, it would be hands-down their Blusher. I would happily purchase more!
Here is a relatively recent photo* of me with the NARS products used, before I dyed my hair uber red.
* Excuse the pose :p
I hope you enjoyed reading my review.
Just as a heads up expect a few bulk posts!
Love and Blessings,
Sara xx
