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0607845065494
Velvet Matte Foundation Stick
£31.00
An artistry essential for creating a universal, natural glow. Powered by the NARS Complexion Brightening Formula, this lightweight, buildable formula creates a range of effects while evening the complexion and improving skin’s texture and brightness.
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Barcelona
Medium 4 - Medium With Golden, Peachy Undertones
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Matte maker. Rule breaker. Look changer. Introducing the first foundation stick with a built-in, removable Touch-Up Blender designed exclusively to be used with the Velvet Matte Foundation Stick. This all-in-one pro tool and foundation stick can be used for all-over coverage or touch-ups on-the-go. Its soft-matte finish and creamy, blendable texture layer easily for medium-buildable coverage. It can be applied multiple ways: with fingertips, directly from the stick or with the removable Touch-Up Blender, to create various effects.
Uniquely latex-free, the multi-purpose Touch-Up Blender makes artistry effortless with a simple, waterless application. The perfecting effects are right at your fingertips: apply directly to skin from the stick to layer and build allover coverage. Blend in with fingertips, or use the Touch-Up Blender to stipple on and buff targeted areas of the face. The result: instantly smooth, comfortable, soft-matte perfection that doesn’t dry, streak, or look cakey. Stick it to the rules.
DETAILS
- Medium, buildable coverage
- Soft matte finish
- All skin types
- Oil-free
- Fragrance-free
- Sweat-resistant formula
- For all skin tones
- Long-wearing
- INSTANT RESULTS
- Smooth, soft matte finish and comfortable, flexible texture that won’t crease.
- MATTE REBOUND POWDERS
- Flexible, Crease-resistant Formula
- Elastomer Micro-Beads provide extreme flexibility and elasticity to help prevent creasing by adapting to skin’s movement
- FINISH AND FEEL
- Breathable Fine Powders enhance glide and comfort while mattifying the look of skin.
- LONG-TERM BENEFITS
- Smoother, more even looking skin.
- Ginger Root Extract and Vitamins A, C and E boost antioxidant protection and help to defend skin from environmental damages while helping to improve skin’s smoothness and evenness.
- Emollients provide up to 8 hours of hydration.
- TOUCH-UP BLENDER
- Unique, built-in tool for touch-ups any time, anywhere.
- Detachable blender enables alternative application and artistry effects.
- Should only be used dry.
- Washable and anti-bacterial treated.
- Refills sold separately.
- GLIDE IT
- Apply foundation directly from the stick to the skin. For allover coverage, start in the center of the face and work your way outwards. For a lighter touch, apply to imperfections where needed.
- BLEND IT
- Blend product in with your fingertips, allowing it to melt into skin.
- STIPPLE IT
- Using a patting or stippling motion, gently dab or buff the Touch-Up Blender on areas where you need a more precise application—such as around the nose and the corners of the eyes.
- TO CLEAN TOUCH-UP BLENDER
- Wash by lathering mild soap or shampoo with warm water. Blot away excess water and allow to air dry.
PARABEN FREE
INGREDIENTS: CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE • HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE • DIMETHICONE • POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE • ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE • POLYETHYLENE • SILICA • EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX/CANDELILLA CERA/CIRE DE CANDELILLA • HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER • MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX/CERA MICROCRISTALLINA/CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE • ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT • TOCOPHERYL ACETATE • ASCORBYL PALMITATE • RETINYL PALMITATE • TOCOPHEROL • SYNTHETIC BEESWAX • POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE • TIN OXIDE • CITRAL • PHENOXYETHANOL • [+/- (MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491) • IRON OXIDES (CI 77492) • IRON OXIDES (CI 77499) • MICA • TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) • ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007)] •
INGREDIENTS: CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE • HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE • DIMETHICONE • POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE • ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE • POLYETHYLENE • SILICA • EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX/CANDELILLA CERA/CIRE DE CANDELILLA • HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER • MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX/CERA MICROCRISTALLINA/CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE • ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT • TOCOPHERYL ACETATE • ASCORBYL PALMITATE • RETINYL PALMITATE • TOCOPHEROL • SYNTHETIC BEESWAX • POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE • TIN OXIDE • CITRAL • PHENOXYETHANOL • [+/- (MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491) • IRON OXIDES (CI 77492) • IRON OXIDES (CI 77499) • MICA • TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) • ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007)] •
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Velvet Matte Foundation Stick is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5
by
Aaly from
Easy to use amazing result
I just brought this and it’s the best thing ever. Covers well, blends easily and stays on face. Best of all, it’s a great handy size with the brush on other side. Definitely recommend this to everyone.
Date published: 2018-03-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dan10 from
Great coverage
Gorgeous coverage sheer finish.
Date published: 2018-03-15
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Richey from
Quick and lightweight
I’m on to my 2nd stick in “Stromboli” and I’ve been using the velvet matte foundation stick for about 2 months now.
It’s a really nice formula, other than it does have a tendancy to cling somewhat to dry patches on the face. However this is to be expected with creme foundations, I also find that this can be minimised with a good primer and the technique used to apply. The sponge applicator shouldn’t be used for your full face, I would steer clear of a beauty blender also, I’ve found that this foundation works best with a flat top kabuki brush. when applied with the brush it’s quick and easy to blend out and the radiant creamy concealer works perfectly with this foundation too.
I don’t tend to find the foundation moving around throughout the day, I do set my face with a setting spray and it holds up very well throughout the day and well into the evening. When I come to taking makeup off on a night time, my face looks just as good as when I applied it... with the exception of my nose. I have this problem with every foundation though, it’s because I subconsciously touch my nose throughout the day and it wears the product away.
Date published: 2018-01-02
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Abbbster from
Velvet matt
Spontaneous purchase will definitely be back for the blusher, mascara, and eye shadows
Date published: 2017-12-03
Rated 1 out of
5
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Emilia from
Bad texture
I was extremely excited for this product. Unfortunately it does not fit my skin at all. The color was ok (as usually in NARS products) but the texture was way too creasy for me. When you apply it to your face it just moves around and does not stay. Very dissapointed. I would not recommend this product although I love NARS as a brand.
Date published: 2017-11-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rafina from
One word - amazing
I purchased this 1 month ago as a avid sheer glow and all day luminous foundation fan I was dubious on using this stick. However purchased in colour Barcelona same colour as the above foundations. I love it from first use it glides on so easily and easy to work with and even once on it doesn’t feel dry or flakey ( some other sticks I have used do this to my skin) . I got complemented on my skin from the first time I used it. Handy as you can pop in your bag a touch using the sponge on the other end, perfect for travelling light and compact. I personally use a damp beauty blender and works wonders. Well done Nars for exceeding my very high expections.
Date published: 2017-10-26
Rated 3 out of
5
by
chloë98x from
Let down..
I was so disappointed with this product. Found it so hard to blend, and was expecting more coverage.. and more foundation! The stick ran out SO quickly and I was only using it for light day-to-day makeup. Also, I’m not sure if it was just mine but the blender smelt horrible and I could smell it in my Foundation all day. I have normal-oily skin and this made my t-zone super oily, powder couldn’t stop it and it basically melted on my face! Normally you pay for what you get with Nars so this is definitely overpriced, stick to all day luminous! Using the blender on other foundations turns out it’s pretty good so it’s the only thing I’d recommend..
Date published: 2017-10-25
Rated 1 out of
5
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KikiIU from
What a disappointment...
I ordered mine just upon release and was very excited. I travel a lot and thought the foundation stick would be super handy, especially because I am a huge Nars fan and have never been disappointed in any of my purchased products.
The foundation has a creamy texture and application is easy but then the mess starts: the foundation starts to separate and break down which looks horrible. It builds up on the weirdest places and then vanishes on others. I have tried it with so many different approaches: different skincare, with or without powders, only combined with Nars products, only with products from other brands, with or without primer and so on...
I really wanted to like this product but was utterly disappointed. Whenever I use it I have a bad makeup day which never happens with my other Nars foundations.
Honestly, save your money and go for another product, I wish I had done so.
Date published: 2017-10-14