Smooth Operator

Give your complexion a softfocus effect with this matte-finish foundation.

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Give your complexion a softfocus effect with this matte-finish foundation.

PHOTOGRAPHY FRENCHESCAR LIM
PHOTOGRAPHY FRENCHESCAR LIM

Lightweight, oil-free and long-wearing – Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint checks all the right boxes. This silky liquid foundation dries to a powdery finish that neither feels heavy on the skin nor emphasises fine lines and pores. It also has blurring powders that give a soft-focus eff ect, so skin looks smoother and suppler. The cherry on top? It lasts all day without fading, and can be applied with the fingers.

Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint, $70.
Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint, $70.

While it is pigmented enough to cover redness and minor imperfections, a concealer may be needed to hide darker blemishes. Another thing to note: the foundation looks a little dark when squeezed out of its tube, but appears lighter when blended, so try it on your jawline to get an accurate match to your skin tone. Available in nine shades.