The NARS Soft Matte Foundation in Stromboli (45ml) is expertly crafted for individuals seeking a natural, shine-free complexion that lasts. It delivers excellent, buildable coverage with a matte finish, ideal for controlling oil throughout the day. While its long-wearing formula provides significant benefits, users should ensure proper skin preparation to optimize its matte effect and prevent any potential dryness.
Natural Matte Finish: Achieves a smooth, non-glossy appearance that looks natural on the skin.
Shine Control: Formulated to help regulate excess oil, keeping shine at bay for extended periods.
Long-Lasting Wear: Designed to stay put and maintain its integrity throughout your day, minimizing the need for touch-ups.
Excellent Coverage: Provides effective coverage to even out skin tone and conceal imperfections.
Stromboli Shade: A specific shade variant, typically suited for medium skin tones with warm, golden undertones.
45ml Volume: Comes in a generous 45ml bottle, ensuring a substantial supply for regular use.
Effective Shine Control: Significantly reduces and controls oily shine.
Long-Wearing Formula: Stays fresh and true to color for hours.
Excellent Coverage: Easily conceals redness, blemishes, and uneven skin tone.
Natural-Looking Matte: Avoids a flat or cakey appearance, offering a soft matte look.
Large Volume: A 45ml bottle offers good value and longevity.
Shade Matching: Finding the perfect shade for your skin can sometimes be challenging, as with any foundation.
May Emphasize Dry Patches: Without adequate skin preparation, matte finishes can occasionally highlight dry areas on the skin.
Application Technique Matters: Requires careful application to achieve the most seamless, natural look.
Effective Shine Control: Significantly reduces and controls oily shine.
Long-Wearing Formula: Stays fresh and true to color for hours.
Excellent Coverage: Easily conceals redness, blemishes, and uneven skin tone.
Natural-Looking Matte: Avoids a flat or cakey appearance, offering a soft matte look.
Large Volume: A 45ml bottle offers good value and longevity.
Shade Matching: Finding the perfect shade for your skin can sometimes be challenging, as with any foundation.
May Emphasize Dry Patches: Without adequate skin preparation, matte finishes can occasionally highlight dry areas on the skin.
Application Technique Matters: Requires careful application to achieve the most seamless, natural look.
The NARS Soft Matte Foundation in Stromboli is formulated for optimal performance, especially for those with normal to oily skin types looking for a matte finish.
Skin Preparation: Begin with a clean, moisturized face. For oily skin, use a mattifying primer. For combination skin, focus primer on oilier areas and ensure drier areas are well-hydrated. This step is crucial for an even application and to prevent the foundation from clinging to dry patches.
Application Method: The foundation can be applied with a brush, sponge, or clean fingertips.
For lighter coverage: Use a damp beauty sponge or your fingers, blending outwards from the center of your face.
For fuller coverage: Use a dense foundation brush, stippling and blending the product onto the skin. Start with a small amount and build gradually.
Blending: Ensure thorough blending around the jawline, hairline, and neck for a seamless transition.
Setting: While long-lasting, a light dusting of setting powder, particularly in the T-zone, can further enhance shine control and extend wear time. Use a setting spray for an extra layer of longevity.
Daily Wear: Provides a polished, professional look that holds up through a busy workday.
Special Occasions: Offers reliable, excellent coverage for events where longevity and a perfected complexion are key.
Hot & Humid Climates: Its shine-controlling properties make it a strong choice for environments prone to makeup melt.
Simply dispense a small amount of product onto the back of your hand, a palette, or directly onto your preferred applicator.
Skin Types: Best suited for normal, combination, and oily skin types due to its mattifying properties. Those with dry skin can still use it, but thorough hydration and potentially a hydrating primer are essential.
Layering: Compatible with most primers, concealers, and setting powders. For best results, use products that complement a matte finish.
Storage: Store the foundation in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its consistency and efficacy. Avoid extreme temperatures.
Hygiene: Always apply foundation with clean hands, brushes, or sponges to prevent bacterial contamination. Clean your applicators regularly.
Shake Before Use: If the product separates slightly over time, give the bottle a gentle shake before use to recombine the ingredients.