NARS Foundation Match - PLEASE HELP!!!

caramel_geek

caramel_geek

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I'm a NC20 in MAC Studio Sculpt foundation and Warm Ivory (01) in Bobbi Brown Skin foundation. Any suggestions as to which NARS Sheer Glow foundation shade I should go for? I'm thinking maybe Deauville, Fiji or Ceylan. But I'm a bit worried that Deauville might be a bit too light??

I don't have a NARS counter near me at all. So any kind of help would be appreciated.
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TIA!
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euphrosyne_rose

euphrosyne_rose

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I've also been thinking of trying out NARS b/c I had seen quite a few recs for it on here. I'm an NC30 with MAC (though I might be a touch lighter now since that was earlier this summer) and wear Medium in the MSF Natural. I've been told I have yellow undertones so I've been wondering about some of the colors since a few of them say "corrects yellow tones". Like a few other people here, I was thinking Ceylan or Punjab (sp?) but not sure. My pic is in my avatar but it's not a great close up by any means.
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kharanickels

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I recently visited my local Sephora to get some NARS Sheer Glow samples before purchasing. I normally mix MUFE 117 & 118 for a perfect match to my skin, for reference. I brought home samples of Ceylan, Sante Fe, and Fiji. Ceylan matches me exactly and this foundation is phenomenal!
 
Shadowy Lady

Shadowy Lady

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Ok I need help with matching too. I wear NW25 in studio sculpt, a mix of NW25 and 30 in studio fix. I wear MUFE HD in 118 and F&B in No.32 (though I can easily wear NO.30 as well). My undertones are fairly neutrals

What sheer glow shade should I try? I know it's one of the mediums just have no idea which one
 
sugarcakezie

sugarcakezie

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well i am a nc30 in studio fix foundaition and i use msf in medium plus....my color for nars sheer glow matte is stromboli (however that and barcelona are very similar in color)..i wanted to try the sheer glow, but i heard other say that even though they carry same names..they are different shades..boo
 
Shadowy Lady

Shadowy Lady

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Ok, I finally found my Sheer Glow match and that is Fiji. It's a pretty perfect match and it's Light #5 I think. My MAC match is NW25/30 and MUFE HD in 118.

HTH someone!
 
xoleaxo

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more foundation match help, please
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i'm an NC35, and my MUFE F&B #34 is just a tad too dark for me now.. any advice on what color i'd be in the Sheer Glow foundation? My sister is a little darker than me & wears Punjab, i believe..

Any help would be appreciated.. my local sephora has about 3 shades to sample *rolls eyes* lol
 
RandomnessWithK

RandomnessWithK

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Originally Posted by xoleaxo
more foundation match help, please
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i'm an NC35, and my MUFE F&B #34 is just a tad too dark for me now.. any advice on what color i'd be in the Sheer Glow foundation? My sister is a little darker than me & wears Punjab, i believe..

Any help would be appreciated.. my local sephora has about 3 shades to sample *rolls eyes* lol


i was thinking about trying the NARS also, but didn't know what shade i am! i also wanted to try the MUFE f&b too but didn't know what color..
 
kimberleigh13

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thanks for the link to the spreadsheet! That was so awesome.

One question: what is everyone using for powder on top of the sheer glow?
 
ice*frost

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Hello all!

I am in between NC20-25 so I have a tough time deciding which shade to try. Im thinking of Deauville, fiji or ceylan. I have a very yellow skin tone, so I would need a foundation with a yellow undertone. Deauville might be a little to pink for me? But i am afraid that Fiji or ceylan could be a tad dark for me. Im in dilemma! I have no Nars here to try out the shades so I have to order them online.

For reference, I mix Estee lauder double wear foundation 1w1 bone with 2w1 sand.

Thank you in advance!
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Shadowy Lady

Shadowy Lady

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Originally Posted by kimberleigh13
thanks for the link to the spreadsheet! That was so awesome.

One question: what is everyone using for powder on top of the sheer glow?

I just use Ben Nye's translucent powder. It works great and my foundation stays put all day.

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Originally Posted by ice*frost
Hello all!

I am in between NC20-25 so I have a tough time deciding which shade to try. Im thinking of Deauville, fiji or ceylan. I have a very yellow skin tone, so I would need a foundation with a yellow undertone. Deauville might be a little to pink for me? But i am afraid that Fiji or ceylan could be a tad dark for me. Im in dilemma! I have no Nars here to try out the shades so I have to order them online.

For reference, I mix Estee lauder double wear foundation 1w1 bone with 2w1 sand.

Thank you in advance!
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Fiji might work if you're closer to NC25. I wear Fiji and my MAC shade is NW25. My neck is yellower than my face so I got matched to my neck, it works great
 
bestbehaviour22

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One question: what is everyone using for powder on top of the sheer glow?

I use MAC prep n´prime finishing powder and for a little more coverage MAC MSF Natural...

And I also need help in the matching department....!
I am NC25 in MAC and just got the Sheer Glow foundation in Santa Fe
- perfect match and I LOVE it
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But summer is coming up and I am going to be one or two shades darker for the next months since I am going to be out in the sun a lot - so I am thinking NC30/35ish...
What shade is the next shade in Sheer Glow in the same colour tone that Santa Fe has? I am thinking Stromboli????
NARS is not available in Denmark, so I cannot try it out....

Thanks - you guys are always so helpful!
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Shadowy Lady

Shadowy Lady

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Originally Posted by bestbehaviour22
I use MAC prep n´prime finishing powder and for a little more coverage MAC MSF Natural...

And I also need help in the matching department....!
I am NC25 in MAC and just got the Sheer Glow foundation in Santa Fe
- perfect match and I LOVE it
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But summer is coming up and I am going to be one or two shades darker for the next months since I am going to be out in the sun a lot - so I am thinking NC30/35ish...
What shade is the next shade in Sheer Glow in the same colour tone that Santa Fe has? I am thinking Stromboli????
NARS is not available in Denmark, so I cannot try it out....

Thanks - you guys are always so helpful!
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I have a feeling that Stromboli would still be too dark for you in the summer. I see a lot of girls about NC40-42 wear that shade. I'm about NW25 now and wear Fiji (though I can also wear Santa Fe, I have neutral undertones). Like you, I get much darker in the summer (prob NW30/NC35), I'm thinking Punjab would be a better summer option for both of us. Though I'm listening in to see what other girls will say
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bestbehaviour22

bestbehaviour22

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Originally Posted by Shadowy Lady
I have a feeling that Stromboli would still be too dark for you in the summer. I see a lot of girls about NC40-42 wear that shade. I'm about NW25 now and wear Fiji (though I can also wear Santa Fe, I have neutral undertones). Like you, I get much darker in the summer (prob NW30/NC35), I'm thinking Punjab would be a better summer option for both of us. Though I'm listening in to see what other girls will say
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I was actually thinking about that too after looking at swatches again...!! Thanks!
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But let´s wait and see if other experts will come along....
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xphoenix06

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This foundation sounds and looks so amazing, what shade would be a perfect match for me?? I'm NC25 in MAC select sheer press power, C2 in MAC f&b, #120 in MUFE hd foundation and #2 in Korres Ginger and Vitamin foundation ( it's just a tad bit dark for me though -.-
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. I'm asian, my skin is yellow/golden skin-toned. I wanna say that my skin-tone is light-medium but I'm not really sure. From the looks of swatches I found online: Fiji, Ceylan, and Punjab looks the closest for my skin-tone, just which one will be better for my skin-tone than the other two?? I can't get matched to a shade because there's not a Sephora store and no Nars cosmetic stand here or close by where I'm from. Please and thank you to any that can help me!
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MUALindsay

MUALindsay

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Originally Posted by xphoenix06
This foundation sounds and looks so amazing, what shade would be a perfect match for me?? I'm NC25 in MAC select sheer press power, C2 in MAC f&b, #120 in MUFE hd foundation and #2 in Korres Ginger and Vitamin foundation ( it's just a tad bit dark for me though -.-
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. I'm asian, my skin is yellow/golden skin-toned. I wanna say that my skin-tone is light-medium but I'm not really sure. From the looks of swatches I found online: Fiji, Ceylan, and Punjab looks the closest for my skin-tone, just which one will be better for my skin-tone than the other two?? I can't get matched to a shade because there's not a Sephora store and no Nars cosmetic stand here or close by where I'm from. Please and thank you to any that can help me!
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Fiji is lighter than MUFE HD 118 & 120 (which are VERY similar), so I'd go with Punjab.
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I think Shadowy Lady is wearing Punjab right now, hopefully she'll chime in.
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