Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30/PA+++ Review & Photos

After falling in love with the Nars Sheer Glow I knew that I wanted to try out the Nars Tinted Moisturizer as soon as it came out. I've owned this for quite a while now so I should be able to give you a pretty good review of the product. I tend to like to wear tinted moisturizer on the weekend and foundation for work during the week. Nars Pure Radiant retails for $42 for 1.9 oz. 

Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30/PA+++ 

My skin is pretty normal and I have a fair complexion. I get slightly dehydrated in the winter and slightly oily in the summertime but overall its normal. I don't typically get many breakouts but do have a lot of freckles on my cheeks and my face can get red at times.


This tinted moisturizer is different then most in that it does have ingredients that have skincare properties. This makes it a little bit more like a BB cream. It is infused with naturally derived ingredients that have been proven to help reduce the appearance of discoloration and dark spots caused by hyperpigmentation for a clearer and brighter complexion in just four weeks. I don't use this daily so I can't speak to if this is true or not. In addition, natural polysaccharides from Moorea island in French Polynesia hydrate, condition, and help encourage natural cell renewal. Mineral-rich seawater uniquely revitalizes and adds key minerals back into the skin. 

Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30/PA+++

The packaging is great for travel because it is small and lightweight and I like that the spout is small so that you don't have to worry about too much product coming out. The value is great since you are getting 1.9 oz for $42. A lot of foundations are $42 and you only get 1 oz. I also love that this is an SPF 30/PA +++ with active ingredients of  Octinoxate and Titanium Dioxide. Sunscreen is super important and I'm glad that they put 30 in here. 

How the Product Comes Out

There are nine colors in the range which are Finland, Alaska, St. Moritz, Annapurna, Cuba, Malaga, Seychelles, Martinique, and Polynesia. I wear the shade Finland which is their lightest shade. If you are super pale I think that this might be too dark for you. Nars always runs more yellow toned which I prefer and this helps to neutralize the redness in my face. It is lightweight on the face yet gives me pretty light to medium coverage and the formula is buildable but does not clog my pores or make me break out.  It gives my skin a dewy glow (not greasy) and I think works best for the summer since it is oil-free. The wear on this is also great and it pretty much lasts all day on my skin.

I have tried the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer in the past and prefer this more, mainly for the coverage that I get from this product. I don't recall Laura Mercier giving me as much coverage, although it is also a decent product.

Finland 

Finland sheered out on hand

Finland blended into hand

This is an amazing product that is worth the price. If your skin is super oily or super dry you might want to pass on this but I think most people would really enjoy this product. I would 100% repurchase this product when I run out of it. Nars makes amazing makeup and this is no exception. If you have this I would love to hear your thoughts. What are some of your favorite tinted moisturizers?

xx

Meredith