However, there is one drugstore brand that can hold its own against the big boys. I’m talking about Physician’s formula! Their Butter Bronzer in the shade ‘Bronzer’ is a bangin’ dupe for the famous Nars Laguna bronzer I SWEAR by. Nars sheer glow foundation is LIT. It’s easily top-tier and blends into your skin like magic. But, hold up, did you know that Neutrogena – yes, the skincare gurus – also has a foundation game that’ll blow you away? SUPERIOR OIL ABSORBING POWDERS: Easy-to-spread powders help absorb the appearance of excess sebum for a lasting, mattifying effect so complexion stays looking fresh. Unique powders allow formula to blend easily and feel weightless. Complexion instantly looks smooth with a natural soft-matte finish that feels comfortable and wears for 16 hours. To give you a little helping hand, we’ve created this NARS Light Reflecting Foundation shade finder. And keep scrolling for answers to your most frequently asked questions about this formula – courtesy of { Cult Concierge} expert { Connor}!

Put a small amount on your fingers and warm up the product a little before applying. Apply to the centre of your face and blend outwards to create a seamless finish. Set with powder and you’re good to go! The coverage ranges from sheer to medium, so you can adjust your look to your liking. And let’s talk about the natural radiant glow that this foundation gives you – it’s seriously out of this world. It’s super comparable to, if not better than, Nars sheer glow foundation. Yes, this is great for mature skin, it’s powered by skincare. Combining biomimetic oats, Japanese lilyturf and cacao peptides, to reduce redness, reduce the negative effect of blue light, whilst strengthening your skin barrier. A blend of botanical extracts and antioxidants helps control the appearance of excess sebum to prevent shades from shifting due to oxidation. Helps defend skin from pollutants, free radicals, and blue-light exposure that can contribute to the appearance of excess sebum.* To confirm your perfect shade match, allow foundation to dry down on skin. Please note shades may vary slightly across formulas depending on coverage and finish.

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CACAO PEPTIDES & MILK THISTLE: Help reduce the negative effect of blue light and other environmental stressors. OPTIMAL DIFFUSION POWDER: Maximizes light diffusion with spherical surface powders designed to absorb and refract light for an instant blurring effect that creates a smooth, second-skin appearance. Also found in Soft Matte Complete Concealer. Another Nars Laguna bronzer dupe that is just as amazing as it sounds is NYX’s matte bronzer. If you don’t like the Nars’ sheen and love a matte makeup look, snag this bronzer before it’s too late! BIOMIMETIC OAT: Helps to visibly improve clarity by reducing the appearance of redness, while helping to soothe and calm the look of skin.

Yes, this foundation is suitable for dry skin types. It contains skin care ingredients that strengthen the skin’s barrier both whilst wearing it and after you’ve taken it off, which helps your skin to maintain its moisture. A sheer, buildable foundation with a natural-looking finish that immaculately evens skin tone. Complete with skincare benefits and the NARS Complexion Brightening Formula, it leaves skin hydrated, softer, and smoother. An artistry essential for creating a natural finish, Sheer Glow Foundation improves the skin's brightness and texture when used daily. Ideal for evening the complexion with a natural, lightweight glow. Available in 40 shades for all skin tones. A 16-hour foundation that stays turned on by the power of radiance with medium-to-full coverage and a natural finish. Longwear is finally lightweight. High coverage is now super natural-looking. Its breathable, fade-resistant formula is infused with Raspberry, Apple, and Watermelon Extracts to help smooth and improve the look of skin instantly and over time for full-powered radiance. It wears longer, stays stronger, and looks better with each hour. Specialized skin-matching technology ensures your truest match yet. Provides high-performing, full coverage that looks like skin and mimics a healthy-looking complexion with help from the skin-balancing benefits of Hydramatte Balancing Complex. I am absolutely obsessed with finding the best bronzers out there. Call me crazy, but I swear high-end bronzers just have that special something in them that makes them soooo gooood!

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Keep scrolling for a breakdown of shades based on skin tone and undertone, complete with NARS Light Reflecting Foundation swatches for you to compare against your skin. Look your best in any and every light with { NARS} { Light Reflecting Foundation}. And we really do mean any and every – this magical product adjusts itself to suit both indoor and outdoor light exposure, so you’ll be sure to see your skin in its best light wherever you are. Plus, you can rest easy knowing it’s cruelty-free (yay for our furry friends)! But, if you’re sensitive to smell, be warned – it’s got a beautiful (at least to me) tropical scent that might not be your jam.