NarsSoft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder

Multi-purpose, skin-perfecting powder that blurs imperfections and smooths the look of skin.
 
Discover a multi-purpose, skin-perfecting powder that blurs imperfections for 24 hours—without the dry, cakey feel. Infused with skin-smoothing Niacinamide, this innovative talc-free formula immediately controls shine and minimizes the appearance of pores and skin texture in just four weeks.
 
Adaptive Oil-Control Technology targets the look of excess sebum for a matte effect that lasts*. Wear on its own for natural-looking, soft-matte coverage, or layer on top of foundation to set makeup with 24 hours of color-true wear.
 
*Based on a clinical study of 31 subjects.
 
Coverage: Buildable
Finish: Matte
 
Shade Descriptions:

• Cliff: Very light to light with neutral tone
• Cove: Light with warm tone
• Creek: Light with cool tone
• Bay: Medium with warm tone
• Sun Shore: Medium with cool tone
• High Tide: Medium-deep with warm tone
• Offshore: Medium-deep with cool tone
• Seafront: Deep with neutral tone

 
Benefits:

• Multi-purpose powder helps perfect the look of skin, control shine over time, and prolong makeup’s wear.
• Delivers a matte finish without the dry, cakey feel.
• Available in a variety of shades for all skin tones.

 
Adaptive Oil-Control Technology:
A dual-powder system that controls oil for a matte effect that lasts. Featuring Superior Oil-Absorbing Powders to trap excess sebum, and Adaptive Smart Powders to target skin’s oily areas and mattify as needed.
 
Anti-Oxidation Complex:
A blend of botanical extracts and antioxidants helps control the appearance of excess sebum to prevent shades from shifting due to oxidation. Helps defend skin from environmental stressors that can contribute to the appearance of excess sebum.**
 
**Based on ingredient in-vitro studies.
 
How to Use:

• On first use, remove clear film from mirror on inside of compact by peeling off.
• For a natural-looking, soft-matte finish, use #15 Precision Powder Brush to dust powder all over. Wear alone or over foundation to set makeup for 24 hours.
• For targeted, buildable coverage, use the tapered shape of  #15 Precision Powder Brush to press and blend powder on areas where more coverage is desired.

 
Key Ingredients:

• Cocoa Butter-Treated Mica Minerals: Allow the formula to glide on effortlessly, leaving skin feeling like silk.
• Niacinamide: Helps minimize the appearance of pores and controls shine over time.

 
Formulated Without:
Talc, Alcohol, PEG, EDTA, Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Fragrance, and Mineral Oil.
 
Results:
Clinical:

• Minimizes the appearance of pores and skin texture after four weeks^
• Controls shine for 24 hours^^
• Blurs imperfection for 24 hours^^
• Sets foundation for 24 hours of true-color wear^^
• Non-cakey for 24 hours^^
• Non-drying for 12 hours^^

 
Consumer Perception^^^:

• 100% agree it immediately smooths the look of skin
• 100% agree it blends effortlessly into skin
• 94% agree it controls the appearance of shine throughout the day

 
^Based on a clinical study of 31 subjects.
^^Based on a clinical study of 33 subjects.
^^^Based on a consumer study of 33 panelists.
 
Pair With:

• Soft Matte Complete Foundation
• Soft Matte Complete Concealer
• Soft Matte Primer

 
Ingredients`:
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Mica, Zinc Oxide, Silica, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Zinc Myristate, Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Quercetin, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Polysilicone-2, Aluminum Hydroxide, Boron Nitride, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Calcium Silicate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Water/aqua/eau, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Glucose, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Succinate, Niacinamide, Lauroyl Lysine, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, [+/-(May Contain/peut Contenir): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)]
 
`Please Note: This ingredient list is subject to change. Please refer to the product packaging for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

About NARS:
Francois Nars, who grew up in southern France and studied makeup artistry in Paris, introduced his NARS collection in 1994, consisting of a dozen highly pigmented lipsticks. Cult status came almost overnight, and over the years the line has expanded to include a full range of makeup, including the versatile Multiple stick, along with beauty tools and skin care. The multi-talented Francois Nars has photographed his own advertising campaigns since 1996.