NARS 'Pure Radiant' Tinted Moisturizer - Page 5

 

I find that's true of Nars foundations in general. I kind of like that about them.

 

 

Yeah, I sometimes double up (use a foundation or moisturizer with SPF over a "real" sun screen), but my base is always a physical rather than a chemical sunscreen, as I find those to be a lot less oily (at least the one I use). Unless you really love the product, there's not much use combining something that has built in SPF with a sunscreen- SPF doesn't compound (you just get the benefit of the highest one you're wearing) and with foundations/ tinted moisturizers that have it built in, you wouldn't use enough for it to be an effective sunscreen.

This my HG foundation! :)  I think it would be perfect if it came in a couple shades lighter and a couple of shades darker. I'm around NC10 and Finland is a tiny bit too dark.  I have to really blend to make sure i don't walk out the door with the dreaded line.  Overall, I love it.  It's a must have!  Now, i'm on search for the perfect medium coverage for around that time of month :O) 

When looking for information about the Light Optimizing primer, I found something else. It seems NARS will release 2 new shades of Tinted Moisturizers some time next year:

- Light 0: Terre Neuve

- Light 3: Groenland

 

Since the FDA's regulations about products containing sunscreen have been changed, all products offering UVB and UVA protection are now called "broad spectrum" (with SPF still indicated), and packaging must include instructions and warnings.

Marketing start date is recent, and packaging indicate that it's compliant with new regulations, so I guess those are new shades, not preliminary shades that were abandoned before it went into production.

 

Source: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=99ae528d-88b5-43a3-8e5e-d9e88e0ca9b4

 

I am so happy about Light 0 Terre Neuve, as many people (I included) were asking for a lighter shade. I love it when a company takes customers' request into account. Another reason to love NARS. :)

The lightest shade is called Terre Neuve? As in Newfoundland, the province next to where most of my family was born? It's like this shade was made for me... Ironically, I've also been fascinated by Greenland for no reason I've ever been able to figure out. 

Ha, my dad was stationed in Greenland around the time I was born! Heh.

Topic? So happy NARS are going to put out a lighter shade of their TM.

Where does Light 3 Groenland sit in the colour line-up? Sorry if that's a dumb question but I can't find numbers attached to the shade names on the official website, to work it out.

That's not a dumb question at all. ;) The order should be:

 

Terre-Neuve (Light 0)

Finland (Light 1)

Alaska (Light 2)

Groenland (Light 3)

St. Moritz (Medium 1)

Annapurna (Medium 2)

Cuba (Medium 3)

Malaga (Medium/Dark 1)

Seychelles (Medium /Dark 2)

Martinique (Medium/Dark 3)

Polynesia (Dark 1)

Thank you so much for writing them all out with numbers, very helpful 

 

I think Groenland might just be the shade I need - yay to NARS for adding more shades to the range!

This is my first post. Just wanted to say thanks for info on the new tinted moisturizer colors. I have very fair skin and the Finland is a touch to dark for me. I have to blend very well. I called Nars to see when it would be out for sale. They told me march 1.

You're very welcome. :)

 

 

Welcome! Thank you for the information.

Thanks I have been using my beauty blender SK peep knock off and it works like a charm, then blend with a BE buki.  I am between Finland and Alaska right now, have both b/c my skin is much paler in the winter, but I like the yellow tint in the Alaska.  This is definitely my favorite TM and great base when I don't want full coverage.  I like the NARS firming when I want fuller coverage.  (I think I am becoming a NARS foundation addict)

 

Thanks for the information! I'm not sure if that date will be the same for Canada, although Nars doesn't tend to have a big difference between US and international release dates, unlike some brands *cough* CHANEL *cough*. March would be perfect for me, because it's generally when my skin looks its most light-deprived and dullest, so the beautiful radiance that this imparts will be especially welcome. I tried out Finland, but found it was a little dark for me. I could probably wear it, but I have the feeling that Terre Neuve would be a better match.

 

My MUA had said it could be applied with fingers (like a lot of Nars products), but I'll probably also try blending it with the UD Optical Blending Brush. I find that little baby does wonders with virtually every type of foundation.

Will Light0 come out on March 1st?

I didn't know that!! I'll def. get one because Finland is little dark for me.:(

ADORE this product! I have it in Cuba which looks great on me since I have warm & yellow undertones. Blends easy, covers enough! If I want a lot of coverage I dash a little of my MUFE's Duo Mat on top & my skin looks flawless!
 

Anyone swatched the new shades yet? I googled but found nothing - I'm trying to work out whether to go ahead and buy another St Moritz or to hold out for Groenland...

NARS hasn't announced the new shades yet, they probably haven't sent press samples for the moment (or they demanded that reviews/swatches be published only after the official release date), and the new shades will be available in early march, so that's why you can't find swatches.

I guess we should just wait. ;)

 

Hey Katred!!!

 

Definitely second the UD Optical Blurring Brush.  It works amazingly with all of my liquid foundations and tinted moisturizers.  Bought a backup of it.

 

Regarding the new TM shades, I really wish NARS would release a shade in between Martinique and Polynesia (cool tone dark skins) and another between Malaga and Cuba (for warm tone dark skins). I'm still loving my Martinique in the fall/winter and Polynesia for summer.

I second/third that optical brush.  The foundation was crap on me, but that brush was awesome. 

 

That foundation broke me the hell out :(  But yeah, that brush is awesome-sauce 

New shades available at Neiman Marcus:

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/NARS-Pure-Radiant-Tinted-Moisturizer-Broad-Spectrum-SPF-30/prod147600116/

I wish it was availible but it shows it will ship by march 1. But the color terre neuve is supposed to be lighter than finland but the swatch makes it look darker. Now in nervous. When I called Nars they said there web site will have it March 1 and Sephora usually gets the new products about 2 weeks later.

Ooops I didn't see that. :/ Sorry for the misleading news.

And thank you for the correction. ;)

 

I don't trust those types of color swatches, but you're right, they make Terre-Neuve look darker than Finland. I hope Light 0 isn't Light 1.5 in disguise. :/

I was so exited I was hoping it was coming out sooner. I have to wait till sephora gets it cause I have about $100 in store credit I gotta use I also wanna try on the color. I love this tinted moisturizer finland was just to dark.

Is it true Teree Neuve is lighter shade than Finland?

Based on NM's website, even Groenland is lighter than TN. Stupid color swatches! :S

Well, logic dictates that Light 0 is lighter than Light 1, etc... :P I don't know what's the deal with Neiman Marcus colors. I guess we better wait for March 1st. ;)

 

 

I talked with my MUA today and he said the new shades of TM are coming out soon (which means it's official info now!).

And another news is a new primer will be released too! (def. after the summer collection, but he didn't know an exact launch date)

Light Optimizing Primer Broad Spectrum SPF15. ;)

love this product!!! its all i wear

The new shades are now available on NARScosmetics.com

Terre Neuve is described as "Lightest with neutral pink undertone" and Groenland as "Light Medium with a neutral pink / peachy undertone".