**SUBJECT:** NARS did WHAT to the foundation??
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Everyone’s fave NARS foundation just got a new ingredient list—and the internet is screaming. Some people say it’s better. Others are returning it within 24 hours.
The real drama? The finish used to be “radiant but skin-like.” Now it’s leaning full-glow, borderline dewy. That’s not a small shift for a foundation built on balance.
It’s $50 for 1 oz. The claim: “all-day wear, natural radiance, medium-to-full buildable coverage.” I bought it because the old version was my go-to for Zoom calls that turned into 12-hour days.
New Texture
Lighter than before—almost whipped. Spreads like a dream, but sets faster.
Shade Range
43 shades. The undertones shifted slightly warmer in the middle range—fair folks, check first.
SPF Boost
Now SPF 30 (was 22). Nice for errands, but don’t skip real sunscreen.
They swapped out some silicones for more glycerin and squalane. That’s why it feels hydrating—but also why it might slide off oily zones.
- Squalane: Locks in moisture without greasiness
- Glycerin: Draws hydration in—good for dry skin
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer: Gives that blur effect
- Titanium Dioxide: The SPF, but also a slight white cast on deeper skin tones
Pumps out like a silky mousse. Blends with fingers in 15 seconds—no brush needed. First hour: gorgeous, lit-from-within. By hour 6 on my combo skin? My T-zone looked like a glazed donut.
Week 2: I tried it with powder. Still creased around my nose by lunch. But my dry patches? Never looked better. This is not the same foundation.
My dry-skinned friend tried it and texted “finally, a foundation that doesn’t crack.” My oily friend? She returned hers.
It’s a great foundation for the right skin type—but it’s not the same cult favorite. If you loved the old one for its balance, you might feel betrayed.