NEW NARS Radiant Cream Compact Foundation Swatches, Look, Review

NARS Radiant Cream Compact Foundation

NARS Radiant Cream Compact Foundation in Light 6 Ceylan, Medium 1 Punjab

(Media sample)

I was able to try NARS newest foundation that is out in the market today, called the NARS Radiant Cream Compact Foundation.  It's been a while since I've tried a compact foundation, so I really didn't know what to expect about this product.  Instead, I was pleasantly surprised at the packaging when I first got this.  It came in this big rectangular compact that stretches lengthwise, where you get a little hole to pop your shade in (Editor's note: the compact is sold separately).  The compact is just like their usual rubbery blush and eye shadow compacts, only bigger.  It also comes with a separate compartment for your sponge to keep everything clean and sanitary.  The cream foundation is housed in a small square that you can pop in your compact for convenient application.

I was able to try two shades, Light 6 Ceylan, and Medium 1 Punjab.  The latter is my summer shade, as I definitely have a tan now.  The Light 6 Ceylan is probably my winter shade.

I would have to say that I was definitely surprised with the texture.  It is very, very creamy.  I was told that you can use this product either wet or dry, so I used a moist foundation sponge to apply this on my face.

Swatches:

NARS Radiant Cream Compact Foundation in Light 6 Ceylan, Medium 1 Punjab

NARS Radiant Cream Compact Foundation in Light 6 Ceylan, Medium 1 Punjab

Wearing NARS Radiant Cream Compact Foundation in Medium 1 Punjab

As you can see in the swatches, the product is very creamy!  It also gives this beautiful, dewy finish.  You can set it with a translucent finishing powder to set the foundation and to give a long-lasting finish.

I'd have to say that it held up pretty well under 109 degree weather where I live.  I went out, cooked, baked, and yet my foundation stayed intact.  I did have to re-touch after 8 hours, but for the heat this foundation had to go through, I'd say it did pretty good.  I don't know if this will stay put on very oily skin, especially in humid heat, but I have combination skin and it stayed put in this very hot dry heat.

I recommend using a damp sponge in applying this foundation, and to apply it in light layers.  It definitely helps if you layer thin layers rather than applying one thick, cakey layer.

I like the finish of this foundation - very creamy yet natural.  As I said, I can't say if this will suit really oily skin, but it applied and wore well on my combination skin.

This product retails for $38 each.  You can purchase the compact separately for $10 on narscosmetics.com.

(Media sample was provided by PR for consideration.  All opinions are mine.)