As it currently stands, it appears that the era of endlessly glazed skin is beginning to lose its grip. With the complexion pendulum in swing once more, the ultra-dewy finish begins to cede ground, allowing the more considered matte base to work its way back into collective favour—understandably so. Routines that begin earlier and stretch later tend to leave little appetite for formulations that begin slipping by midday, much less when humidity rarely lets up. The modern matte, then, arrives bearing a different set of expectations: rooted in the confidence of knowing your complexion will remain exactly where you left it, even as the day moves swiftly on from one engagement to the next.
Enter: the NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation. Those all too familiar with slipping bases and excess shine find their answer in the city-ready formulation that holds its own not only through shifting hours but also through climates that rarely cooperate. At its core and to the delight of many a beauty maven, the offering speaks to a more evolved take on matte as we’ve come to know it. As opposed to masking the skin—as previous associations pertaining to the finish might insinuate—the foundation remains dimensional and equally responsive to your countenance, giving way to a complexion that is worn with certainty.
An all-day affair
Midday mirror checks have long been treated as part and parcel of wearing a full face, as has the near-habitual presence of blotting papers and pressed powders tucked away for later use. While the tedious art of touch-ups have long been considered inevitable, the modern handbag—akin to today’s fast-paced beauty sphere—seems no longer interested in accommodating the upkeep. Responding accordingly, the NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation moves through the day with remarkable composure, maintaining an even tone and tempered finish well after application—courtesy of its 24-hour complexion performance. And in doing so, achieving a remarkable matte render that leaves you to confidently continue through the hours and humidity—sans the touch-ups, of course.
It’s safe to say then that this reliability does indeed extend to shade. Across 25 intuitive and inclusive hues, including three crafted specifically for Asian skin tones, the NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation caters to a myriad of under and overtones alike, blending into the complexion and settling in seamlessly. All that remains, once your pigment is picked, is all that awaits beyond the mirror.
Face forward
The NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation, for one, makes a compelling case for matte with momentum. Gone are the days of skin flattening beneath the brush or being completely overtaken by the coverage as a whole. Instead, the modern matte fully takes shape, lending an unmistakably skin-like finish to accommodate the shifting demands of your routine. In addition, the featherlight formulation employs an amalgamation of niacinamide, depeptide and microgreens to soften the appearance of pores and lend the visage an increasingly refined appearance with continued wear.
Hard at work
After having spent the better part of recent years romanticising the undone and the barely-there, the beauty sphere now seems all the more captivated with polish anew. Matte’s return, then, signals a renewed appetite for more settled complexions that feel intentional without tipping into excess. And such is the balance embodied fully by The NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation.
Indeed, the finish itself embodies a lighter instinct, favouring movement over rigidity. Make no mistake, this is very much still matte—just one considerably more breathable and responsive in wear. With longevity firmly accounted for, conviction then becomes part of the wear itself. Therein lies the point: matte has returned with its confidence intact.
Meet complexion confidence with NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation—the new standard of matte skin. Discover the modern matte routine, available now at NARS boutiques, Sephora, and Lazada.
