Summerโs getting really close so itโs time to gear up and grab your best mattifying beauty products ASAP. Even if you donโt have an oily-prone skin, itโs still better to have something that keeps the shine away, unless youโre vying for that super dewy look, which isnโt bad at all. But with all the heat and humidity that summer brings, itโs good to be always prepared.
Almost all of us are probably familiar with the fan-favorite Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint, which is the velvety-textured sister of the Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer (reviewed HERE). This product wasnโt a love at first sight for me because I thought I was already contented and really in love with the Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer. I also didnโt like the somewhat thick consistency of the formula when I swatched it on my arm during my usual ramblings at Sephora. When I finally decided to give it a try, because youโll never know until you take the plunge, right? Boy I was wrong. This Velvet Matte Skin Tint from Nars is now my ultimate upcoming summer vibe.
The ingredients are pretty much like the Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer and even the scent is somewhat similar (perhaps has a bit more spf-ish), but the texture is velvety-matte. It may feel kinda feel thick at the beginning, but it goes and blends smoothly. You donโt even need to put a lot, just emphasize on the areas that are prone to shine. I really like that this has Spf since it protects the skin while nourishing it with Vitamins C and E. Apart from the difference in texture, this Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint has a slimmer and more elongated packaging than the Tinted Moisturizer, so itโs easy to identify which is which among the two. Once applied, it feels very lightweight and could last for 6-8 hours on me. Of course, I may still have to blot the shine once, but most of the time, my face doesnโt look extremely oily.
Hereโs two of my preferred shades:
- Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint in Groenland โ Light-Medium with Neutral Pink/Peach Undertone. This is my ideal shade since it fits really close to my skin tone. I love how it looks like Iโm not wearing anything heavy on my face. The effect is very natural despite its mattifying effect.
- Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint in St. Moritz โ Medium with Neutral Yellow Undertone. My preferred shade when I want to look a tad bit tanned, though it has quite a bit of yellow undertone for me, but itโs not so obvious. I like to wear this a lot during the summer.
Apart from its mattifying effect, I noticed that this particular moisturizer also has good concealing ability. You can layer a bit of product on your blemishes or acne marks and it does an excellent job of hiding it. Ainโt it cool? I swear, if you donโt have this product right now, you should go ahead and try it.
The Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint Broad Spectrum Spf 30 is available in the following stores: Sephora, Barneys NY, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Net-A-Porter,ย Ultaย and Nars.com
Whatโs your favorite mattifier this year?
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