NARS Translucent Crystal Light Reflecting Loose Powder Review Swatches

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Sometime last year I was looking for a good loose powder which can set my makeup but doesn’t look flat matte. When I saw the two new powders released by NARS I immediately picked the powder version as I feel that powder is best if you have oily skin as pressed ones are more prone to pick oil while touching brush back and forth.

ShadeNARS Translucent Crystal Light Reflecting Loose Powder is not really as stark white as the pressed one and has that warmth to it. There is finally milled slight shimmer to it which can be seen in swatches here. The powder once applied sets the makeup and makes my face appear less oily but add the glow due to fine sheen. As the colour is creamy white it doesn’t alter the shade of foundation at all but just mattified the skin on a good way and the reflecting particles adds the sheen.NARS Translucent Crystal Light Reflecting Loose Powder review swatches price india (3)

Texture – The powder is finally milled and you can easily see that in the pictures here, it is extremely fine and feels buttery smooth and light, the shimmer itself is really fine and adds the glow.

Staying Power – Once I set my makeup with  NARS Translucent Crystal powder it stays intact for 7 – 8 hrs easily without leaving my skin oily or patchy. I don’t find that it needs touch-ups but still I’m planning to pick a pressed version as I do travel a lot to Mumbai where it is very hot and humid all the time. You can check out the review of NARS Translucent Crystal Light Reflecting Pressed Powder also.

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Packaging – Like all NARS Products, it comes in black cardboard box with good sturdy plastic tub which has a sifter on top, the cap is rubbery matte black which is prone to dust like any other NARS product. It is certainly not travel friendly but still I love the powder as it looks absolutely wonderful on my oily to combination skin for hours.NARS Translucent Crystal Light Reflecting Loose Powder review swatches price india (4)

 

Overall Thoughts

If you are looking for a loose powder to set your makeup and want something to blur imperfections then NARS Translucent Crystal Light Reflecting Loose Powder is definitely a right choice. The powder is not travel friendly but still a must have loose powder in my opinion. I really adore NARS makeup line and slowly getting into their base makeup, this is the first review I’m sharing and next would be their ever so famous concealer and tinted moisturiser.

Ratings – 4.5/5

 

 

*Written By Rashmi

2 Comments

  • April 30, 2015

    Shareena

    i really want to try out this powder. Im a fan of loose powders and this one looks so silky i love nars foundation – defo going to try this.

    Great review xx