Now, this may just seem like an ordinary, run-of-the-mill foundation you've probably already heard everyone rave about, but let me assure you; this is worth the hype. For girls like me with dry, dehydrated skin; you absolutely need to try this. A lot of trouble I've had in the past with my skin is applying products that automatically look flaky and dry on my complexion. It didn't matter how 'dewy' and 'moisturising' a foundation claimed to be, I'd always end up with it clinging to dry patches. And trust me, worrying about people looking at your crusty foundation isn't a cute look.
Sheer Glow comes in a thick, glass 30ml bottle. It applies as a medium coverage, but is easily buildable if you're seeking a full coverage. Now I personally prefer to use a buffing brush to apply my base, but it works perfectly with fingers, too. It requires a little bit of elbow grease, but the end result is radiant, plump and glowing skin. For best results, you need well-prepped, moisturised skin, but I think that's pretty standard to make any base look good. I've had strangers tap me on the shoulder and ask what I'm wearing on my skin before, and in my books, that means it looks pretty darn good. The finish is silky and velvety on the skin. If you tend to get a bit shiny in your t-zone like I do, I'd recommend patting it down with a pressed powder.
I use the shades Gobi and Mont Blanc to get my perfect match, but on most days, Mont Blanc does just fine for me. NARS features an impressively extensive shade range, and caters to all undertones. Being white as a ghost has always been a struggle with foundation; they always seem to be too pink. However, even the shades with pinker undertones tend to fall on more of the in-between, neutral fence.
Although I've been in a long-term relationship with this foundation, I only have two gripes with Sheer Glow, one of them being the price. Everyone knows that Australian prices are ridiculously inflated. I suppose we have the exhange rate and taxes to blame for that. On the NARS website, Sheer Glow retails at $48.00 US. Don't get me wrong, it's still expensive for a base, but in Australia we pay a steep $68 at Mecca Maxima. And an extra $5 if you want the pump; which brings me to my other gripe. The foundation comes without one. If you don't mind unscrewing the lid and pouring it onto your brush or the back of your hand, you won't have any trouble. But for clumsy people like me? We have no hope. Instead of pouring out one application, you pour out four or five, which just wastes the product. And if you're a poor university student like me, we just can't have that.
Now although it's expensive, I'm loyal to Sheer Glow. I nearly have a breakdown after I use the last droplets from the bottles, but I always find myself going back to her.
Go give this a try. I dare you!
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