NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30PA+++ 1.7, Finland – Lightest with a impartial steadiness of pink and yellow undertones, 1.9 Ounce (I0081565)

Perfect in every way
I had been using (and loving) Nars Compact Powder Foundation because I don’t like a heavily made up look. Started reading and researching about these new BB creams everyone is talking about and found some great reviews about the Nars Tinted Moisturizer. Although it does not claim to be a “BB” cream per se, I am amazed at the results! I am over 40 and struggling with dry skin in spots and very oily skin in other spots. I liked the Powder foundation because it absorbed the oil but in my drier spots it wasn’t so flattering, made me look older than my years. So after reading another review about what shade would work for me (I also chose Finland because my normal powder shade is Deauville), I ordered and am SO happy I did! Let me tell you, I am amazed! I used to liberally apply concealer everywhere from under my eyes to my sun spots, etc. and now I don’t have to! I don’t know how but I get great coverage from this TM yet my natural skin shows through. It blends well around my eyebrows and hairline as long as I am careful not to use too much, which is tempting because at first you will be afraid you are not using enough – it goes on very sheer. I have been using it for about 2 weeks and my skin has improved considerably, too. I do have to use my regular moisturizer underneath as it is not quite rich enough for my mature skin but then I apply and finish off with translucent loose powder. My skin absolutely glows, even in bright daylight and it is a perfect color match to my skin tone. I am hooked! Once again, Nars saves the day.

Great texture
I fell in love with tinted moisturizers a while back while living in Paris– at the time I got hooked on Kiehl’s tinted moisturizer but they quickly discontinued it and replaced it with a so-called BB cream (roughly similar but not the formula I loved) when I got back to the states. After that I tried LORAC’s BB cream but didn’t love it…also have been through basically all of the drugstore brands. Figured it was time for something more high-end, and let me say that you can immediately tell that this is more expensive just from the texture and formula. Smooth, creamy and very moisturizing, unlike lots of BB creams and even tinted moisturizers this does not sink into the crevices of your skin but smooths everything out and feels wonderful. I got the Alaska color which was honestly a little yellow for my complexion in the winter but has been a better match once I got outside a bit this summer (the SPF is a huge help when you don’t know where the day will take you). Next time I’ll try a lighter shade but since the coverage seems buildable it blends with my skin tone better if I don’t load too much on. (Pick the right color the first time and you won’t have this problem!)Practically everything makes me break out and I have serious problem skin, but I never experienced any problems from this product. It’s wonderful for my skin and feels like I’m actually doing something good for it rather than just covering up the imperfections (of which there are many).I will say that it doesn’t seem to stay on all day as other reviewers noted (I don’t have oily skin so not sure why that would be different for me than others, but whatever), but all things considered it stays on pretty well. I definitely have to re-apply if I’m going out at night but that’s true with practically anything. I maybe wish the coverage was a tiny bit better but again, buildable so maybe if I wasn’t worried about looking too yellow I could really push the limit and see how much coverage I could get out of it.This is my new go-to product.

Same good quality
I usually got this moisturiser at the store, but I’m glad to find it on Amazon.

Great cover with SPF!
I chose a color that is normally my usual, was not disappointed with how it blended well. Very excited that it has sun protection!

Excellent

I spent forever finding the right shade and texture. I do like this stuff.It’s a little bit glowy for my liking but I just matte it out with a matte pad and it’s perfect 45 yrs.