For those seeking a long-lasting, full-coverage foundation with a natural-looking matte finish, the NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation in Cadiz offers an airbrushed effect for up to 16 hours. While its botanical Anti-Oxidation Complex protects against environmental stressors, achieving its 'second-skin-like result' often requires careful application and skin preparation to ensure seamless blending and prevent caking.
16-Hour Colour-True Wear: Maintains its intended shade for an extended period without shifting or oxidizing.
Full-Coverage Finish: Effectively conceals imperfections for a flawless complexion.
Botanical-Based Anti-Oxidation Complex: Helps prevent colour shifting and offers protection against urban pollutants and blue-light damage.
Humidity and Sweat-Proof Properties: Designed to withstand challenging environmental conditions, maintaining its matte finish.
Buildable Formula: Allows for customization of coverage, from medium to full, without feeling heavy.
Shine-Free Appearance: Delivers a matte look, ideal for controlling excess oil and shine.
Airbrushed Effect: Leaves the skin with a smooth, perfected, and refined texture.
Long-lasting: Provides up to 16 hours of wear.
Full Coverage: Excellent for concealing blemishes, redness, and uneven skin tone.
Matte Finish: Creates a shine-free, perfected look.
Protective: Contains antioxidants to shield skin from environmental damage.
Sweat and Humidity Resistant: Ideal for active lifestyles or humid climates.
Buildable: Can be layered for desired coverage without looking cakey when applied correctly.
Requires Skin Prep: Matte foundations often perform best on well-hydrated and primed skin.
Application Technique Matters: To achieve a 'second-skin' look, proper blending is crucial.
Shade Matching: Finding the perfect match, like 'Cadiz', is essential for a natural finish.
Long-lasting: Provides up to 16 hours of wear.
Full Coverage: Excellent for concealing blemishes, redness, and uneven skin tone.
Matte Finish: Creates a shine-free, perfected look.
Protective: Contains antioxidants to shield skin from environmental damage.
Sweat and Humidity Resistant: Ideal for active lifestyles or humid climates.
Buildable: Can be layered for desired coverage without looking cakey when applied correctly.
Requires Skin Prep: Matte foundations often perform best on well-hydrated and primed skin.
Application Technique Matters: To achieve a 'second-skin' look, proper blending is crucial.
Shade Matching: Finding the perfect match, like 'Cadiz', is essential for a natural finish.
The NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation in Cadiz is engineered for those who desire a flawless, long-wearing, matte finish. Its full coverage capabilities mean it's highly effective at camouflaging imperfections, redness, and uneven skin tones, delivering an airbrushed effect. The botanical Anti-Oxidation Complex is a significant benefit, actively working to prevent the foundation from oxidizing or shifting in colour throughout the day, a common concern for many users. This also provides an added layer of defense against environmental stressors like urban pollutants and blue light, making it suitable for daily wear in city environments.
Thanks to its humidity and sweat-proof properties, this foundation is a reliable choice for extended wear, active days, or warmer climates, maintaining its shine-free appearance. The buildable formula allows you to tailor your coverage; start with a thin layer for a more natural look and build up in areas that need more concealment. For optimal 'second-skin-like' results, it's recommended to apply with a damp beauty sponge or a dense foundation brush, starting from the center of the face and blending outwards. Proper blending is key to avoiding harsh lines and achieving that seamless, perfected finish.
Prepare Your Skin: Start with a clean, moisturized, and primed face. Matte foundations can sometimes highlight dry patches, so hydration is key.
Dispense Product: Pump a small amount of foundation onto the back of your hand or directly onto your chosen application tool.
Apply Evenly: Using a damp beauty sponge, foundation brush, or clean fingertips, dot the foundation onto the center of your face (forehead, nose, chin).
Blend Thoroughly: Blend outwards in small, circular, or patting motions. Focus on seamless blending into the jawline and hairline. Build coverage in thin layers where needed.
Set (Optional): For extra longevity or oil control, lightly dust with a setting powder.
Skin Types: Ideal for oily to combination skin due to its shine-free, matte finish. Drier skin types may benefit from a hydrating primer underneath.
Shade: 'Cadiz' is a specific shade; ensure it matches your undertone and skin tone for the most natural result. Consider performing a patch test on your jawline in natural light.
Other Products: Compatible with most primers, concealers, and setting powders. For best results, pair with NARS's complementary products.
Storage: Store the foundation upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its consistency and efficacy.
Hygiene: Avoid touching the pump directly with unwashed hands. Clean application tools (brushes, sponges) regularly to prevent bacterial buildup and maintain product performance.