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Finding the perfect foundation is rarely a one-and-done purchase. From lightweight formulas for everyday wear to fuller coverage for special occasions, many beauty lovers switch up their base depending on the look they're after or even the season.

That's why the launch of a new foundation from NARS is always worth paying attention to. The brand's first foundation in four years promises up to 24 hours of wear, a flawless medium-coverage finish and a natural-looking glow that lasts throughout the day. 

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation, 30ml 

With 24 hours of wear with oil control, this foundation is perfect for those looking for a matte base this summer. 

Powered by advanced skincare technology, this foundation improves skin texture and pore appearance in just two weeks. 

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With oil control, pore blurring and skin smoothing features, this foundation is not one to miss

Offering 46 shades in a range of cool, warm and neutral undertones, the new NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation truly has something for everyone.

Promising a matte finish and medium-to-full coverage, this has the potential to be the perfect summer foundation for those who like to keep shine at bay. 

And unlike many matte foundations, this one won't leave your skin looking flat or cakey thanks to the breathable serum-like formula that still leaves a natural finish.

Whether you're headed out for a special occasion or heading to the office the new NARS Matte Longwear Foundation ticks plenty of boxes. 

Their first new foundation in years, the Natural Matte Longwear Foundation promises 24 hour wear, pledging to blur pores, control shine and maintain coverage all day long - perfect for hot summer days where your makeup would typically just sweat off. 

It also includes Weightless Blur Technology, including instant filter powder, which helps create the seamless, buildable blurring look that doesn't look too heavy even in natural light. 

Better still, for those hotter days the oil-absorbing microspheres help to absorb surface oil to create a skin-like finish, keeping you looking matte all day long. 

It's been clinically proven to improve the appearance of pores and skin texture in just two weeks, making pores look smaller and skin smoother thanks to being powered by a pore-refining trio of niacinamide, peptides and micro greens - aren't skincare benefits from makeup always a major bonus?

What did I think of the foundation? 

I really liked the natura finish this gave my skin

A medium-to-full coverage foundation is not something I use everyday, and typically opt for a skin tint or just use concealer - especially in summer. 

I also have combination skin, so I find that matte products can sometimes emphasise dry patches on my skin - so it's safe to say I was somewhat dubious about the new NARS matte foundation. 

When first trying, I started off with a very thin layer to attempt a lighter coverage, and I thoroughly liked it - it evened out my skin tone while still looking natural enough for me to feel like it would work as an everyday option. 

I found that it did layer quite seamlessly thanks to the serum-like formula, and still provided a somewhat natural finish (at least compared to other medium-to-full coverage options I've tried in the past). 

It's not so matte that it leaves your skin looking dry flat - I've found that some radiance still gets through, providing a satin-like sheen, which helps add to the (slightly) more natural look.  

It did make my pores look practically invisible, and it didn't cling to dry patches, crease under the eyes, oxidise or make my T-Zone look like a shiny mess - albeit the last is the bare minimum for a matte foundation.  

Would I use this everyday? Probably not. But that's no fault of the product. In fact, I really like this foundation, and will definitely reach for it for special occasions when I want to look a little more special. 

But for those who love a full-coverage moment? I can't see anyone not loving this. 

Shopping for the perfect summer foundation that will look great everyday, and won't sweat off in the heat or humidity? 

The new NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation is sure to impress, thanks to the 24-hour wear, pore blurring and oil control.