YB Loves: The Anti-Foundation Foundation

Photo: NARS

Each day the editors of Yahoo Beauty are sharing one noteworthy product we feel should be on your radar. From the latest and greatest items that land on our desks to indie products with a cool backstory to the old standbys that have earned a permanent place on our vanities, trust us: you’ll want to check them out.

Finding the right foundation is a lot like looking for the perfect pair of jeans. After finally nailing down your favorite, it’s discontinued. Frustrated, you try them all, feel unsatisfied, and end up frustrated or with a case of buyer’s remorse. So trying NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation ($48) is like stumbling on a miracle. It’s effortless, flattering, and, above all, comfortable.

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Here’s why: It’s a full-coverage foundation that applies like a lightweight moisturizer. They don’t call it “weightless” for nothing—the consistency of this stuff is similar to that of a serum or oil. But, magically, its texture doesn’t compromise coverage. Apply a drop of the foundation (yep, that’s all it takes) and it simultaneously disappears into the skin and makes your complexion look soft, clear, and shockingly even. It still looks like your skin—no risk of mask-like makeup here—only better. And isn’t that what foundation is for, anyway?

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