NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser | Review

I never thought I'd ever do a review of a NARS product, let alone own one. It seemed too far fetched a dream, mainly due to the hefty price tag that accompanies NARS products. Well, I was a very lucky girl this Christmas as my mum bought this for me as an early Christmas present. 

Let's take a moment to admire the beautiful, classic, NARS packaging. It's stunning, right? Or am I just thinking that because there's still some of that holy shit I own something from NARS glow left over? This tube is very hygienic as there's no sticking your fingers into a pot, or exposing the product to all the nasty germs. It's also very travel friendly - when you shut that cap, it is closed, my friends. There ain't gonna be any spillage! This can be a small downside because when I'm in a rush trying to apply my makeup, that damn cap just doesn't want to open. 

Onto the actual product, now. Can you tell I've not written a beauty review in a while? I don't know what I'm saying, god. Anyway, the shade range is awesome. When it comes to tinted moisturisers, even expensive ones, we're usually only given three at the most. I've never been able to find a tinted moisturiser or BB cream that matches my skin tone because of that very reason; the shades are rubbish. That's not the case with NARS' tinted moisturiser, thank god, as the shade Finland is a near perfect match for me. It has a neutral balance of pink and yellow undertones. I am quite pale, and literally all pale bases I've seen have pink undertones – what the fuck is up with that?!

This is a tinted moisturiser, so I wasn't expecting amazing coverage. I just wanted something to blur all the issues my face had going on, and hope for the best. I've always been one to have low expectations in life, beauty products being no exception, but oh my god this stuff is awesome! The coverage is exceptional, especially for a tinted moisturiser. When I apply this, I have barely any redness and discolouration, no more dark spots, and I in general have quite a flawless complexion. Of course, it's not going to cover up actual pimples very well, but with layering of the product (barely any risk of caking!) and some concealer, I don't have to worry.

The staying power is also quite impressive, although not absolutely amazing. On my skin, even with primer and powder, products seem to disappear after 3-4 hours. This tinted moisturiser will last 5-6 hours on my skin before I need to reapply & powder.

I love the look this stuff gives my face - it's as if my skin is glowing from the inside! I'm not a fan of very glowy/dewy finishes, preferring a matte finish, so I do powder everywhere except my cheeks. This way, I keep the natural glow where I need it most, and don't have to worry about looking oily anywhere else. Despite the Rimmel Stay Matte powder I use, you still get that glowing from the inside look. I don't know how else to describe it, so you really have to try it out for yourself.

I'm so impressed and happy with this product, and have used it religiously for the past two weeks. Bonus points; it doesn't wreak havoc with my skin! My skin is sensitive as fuck, so finding makeup that doesn't give me an allergic reaction is a blessing. It just sucks that I won't be able to use this in winter/autumn, as I do get extremely pale from staying inside most of the day. Other than that, this is a rave review! 

Well done, NARS, you kick ass in the beauty department. I got a Mecca Cosmetica gift card for Christmas, and have already ordered a few more NARS products. I couldn't be happier with this tinted moisturiser – my hunt for the perfect base is finally over.