THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION SHADES
Look your best in any and every light with NARS Light Reflecting Foundation. And we really do mean any and every – this magical product adjusts itself to suit both indoor and outdoor light exposure, so you’ll be sure to see your skin in its best light wherever you are.
This medium-yet-buildable foundation is brilliantly breathable and enriched with a plethora of skin-loving ingredients that enhance your already-beautiful glow. And with 36 shades to choose from, you’re destined to find your perfect match.
To give you a little helping hand, we’ve created this NARS Light Reflecting Foundation shade finder. And keep scrolling for answers to your most frequently asked questions about this formula – courtesy of Cult Concierge expert Connor!
BUT FIRST, HERE’S A QUICK RECAP ON HOW TO FIGURE OUT YOUR UNDERTONE
You have a cool undertone if:
- Your skin has a slight pink or blue tint to it
- Your veins look blue in natural light
- Silver jewellery tends to look best on you
You have a warm undertone if:
- Your skin has a slight yellow tint, which could be described as peachy, golden or olive
- Your veins look green in natural light
- Gold jewellery typically looks best on you
You have a neutral undertone if:
- Your skin has an equal balance of pink/blue and yellow
- Your veins look a combination of blue and green in natural light
- Both silver and gold jewellery looks good on you (you lucky thing)
NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION SHADES
Keep scrolling for a breakdown of shades based on skin tone and undertone, complete with NARS Light Reflecting Foundation swatches for you to compare against your skin.
NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION SHADES FOR FAIR SKIN
Fair skin with cool undertones
- Oslo
Fair skin with warm undertones
- Siberia
Fair skin with neutral undertones
- Mont Blanc
NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION SHADES FOR LIGHT SKIN
Light skin with cool undertones
- Yukon
- Vienna
Light skin with warm undertones
- Gobi
- Salzburg
- Fiji
Light skin with neutral undertones
- Deauville
NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION SHADES FOR MEDIUM SKIN
Medium skin with cool undertones
- Vallauris
- Aruba
Medium skin with warm undertones
- Punjab
- Sahel
- Stromboli
- Vanuatu
- Barcelona
- Valencia
- Syracuse
Medium skin with neutral undertones
- Santa Fe
- Patagonia
NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION SHADES FOR MEDIUM DEEP SKIN
Medium deep skin with warm undertones
- Macao
- Tahoe
- Moorea
- Belem
- Marquises
Medium deep skin with neutral undertones
- Huahine
- Caracas
- Cadiz
NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION SHADES FOR DEEP SKIN
Deep skin with cool undertones
- Manaus
Deep skin with warm undertones
- New Caledonia
- Namibia
- Zambie
Deep skin with neutral undertones
- Iguacu
NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION SHADES FOR VERY DEEP SKIN
Very deep skin with cool undertones
- Majorca
Very deep skin with neutral undertones
- Mali
- Anguilla
IS NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION GOOD FOR DRY SKIN?
Yes, this foundation is suitable for dry skin types. It contains skin care ingredients that strengthen the skin’s barrier both whilst wearing it and after you’ve taken it off, which helps your skin to maintain its moisture.
IS NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION GOOD FOR OILY SKIN?
Yes, this foundation is great for all skin types! It’s worth noting that this foundation does have a natural finish, and oily skin types may prefer something more mattifying. That said, you could achieve this with a mattifying primer or by setting your t-zone with powder.
IS NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION GOOD FOR MATURE SKIN?
Yes, this is great for mature skin, it's powered by skincare. Combining biomimetic oats, Japanese lilyturf and cacao peptides, to reduce redness, reduce the negative effect of blue light, whilst strengthening your skin barrier.
DOES NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION OXIDISE?
No, this foundation doesn’t oxidise.
IS NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION WATER BASED?
Yes, it’s water based and silicone free.
IS NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION FULL COVERAGE?
It’s a middle ground between full and sheer coverage. If you want full coverage, just build it up!
HOW TO APPLY NARS LIGHT REFLECTING FOUNDATION
Put a small amount on your fingers and warm up the product a little before applying. Apply to the centre of your face and blend outwards to create a seamless finish. Set with powder and you’re good to go!
