Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder

4.1 (111)
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Product Details

Web ID: 4662838

What It Is

A multi-purpose, skin-perfecting powder that blurs imperfections and smooths the look of skin.

  • What It Does

    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. 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.

    - 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.

  • Key Ingredients

    - Adaptive Oil-Control Technology: A dual-powder system that controls oil for a lasting matte effect. 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.*
    - 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.

    FREE OF...
    - Talc
    - Parabens
    - Sulfates
    - Phthalates
    - Mineral Oil
    - Alcohol

  • Shades

    - 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

  • How To Use It

    - 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.

  • Clinical Results

    - 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***
    - 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 ingredient in-vitro studies.
    **Based on a clinical study of 31 subjects.
    ***Based on a clinical study of 33 subjects.
    ****Based on a consumer study of 33 panelists.

  • Shipping & Returns

    • California and Minnesota customers call 1-800-777-0000 for Free Shipping information.
    • Please call customer service for returns.
    For complete details, see our Shipping and Returns policies.

Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

111 star ratings & reviews

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6.3% of reviews have 2 stars
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8.1% of reviews have 1 star
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On average, customers rate the Coverage of this item as Average.

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111 reviews
External reviewer
18 days ago

Perfecting Powder

I love the perfecting powder. It's perfect to carry along with you for touch ups.

Recommends this product

Customer review from narscosmetics.com

External reviewer
28 days ago

Love this powder

The color, texture and weight of this powder is perfect

Recommends this product

Customer review from narscosmetics.com

External reviewer
1 month ago

Softness is this stuff

Love the lightness of this powder and how well it goes on my face with little effort and the coverage is amazing on top of my color correction cream and concealer.

Recommends this product

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Customer review from narscosmetics.com

External reviewer
1 month ago

One of the few that doesn't live up to the hype!

One of the Few Nars that doesn't live up to the hype! On my mature pores, this only exaggerated them. My Japanese acne and pore powder --for 1/3 the costs blows this product out of the water. Nope--not for me.

Customer review from narscosmetics.com

Response from narscosmetics.com

narspwr6 days ago

Hello Zonie, Thank you for your feedback. We apologize the product did not meet your expectations and for your recent experience. We would love to assist you further to find a suitable replacement. Please live chat with us by expanding the bottom menu tray and clicking "Chat with a NARS Artist" for further assistance. Once again, we appreciate your comments. - Samantha, NARS Artist

External reviewer
3 months ago

Broke in transit-refused to refund

The powder broke and spilled in transit, got everywhere when I opened the box and they refused to refund. Finally after multiple emails having to send and resend pictures, info and dates they agreed to reship. I've been buying NARS for years and have noticed a decline in product quality, but now they just don't even wrap anything.

Customer review from narscosmetics.com

Response from narscosmetics.com

narspwr6 days ago

Dear O, Thank you for reaching out and letting us know about the issue with your original order of the Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder. We're truly sorry that the product arrived damaged, as that's never the experience we want for our customers. We appreciate your patience as we worked to resolve the issue and promptly sent a replacement your way. We hope the new item has arrived in great condition and is working out well for you. If there's anything more we can do to make things right or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're here to help. Warm regards, Nikki NARS Artist

G
3 months ago
from New York, NY

Great

This translucent powder work great, it avoids creases and leaves a clean smooth finish.

Recommends this product

Customer review from macys.com

pooh
3 months ago

nor bad

Create a flawless look with the Nars Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder, a multipurpose powder with a talc-free formula that can be worn alone or to set makeup for up to 24 hours. The makeup is infused with niacinamide, which helps minimise the appearance of pores and encourages a smoother skin texture when worn regularly. Helping to blur imperfections for up to 24 hours, it feels comfortable on the skin without dryness or cakiness. Adaptive oil-control technology targets excess sebum, with oil-absorbing powders trapping the sebum and adaptive smart powders working to mattify oily areas. Also featuring an anti-oxidation complex of botanical extracts and antioxidants, it helps protect against environmental stressors and prevents the shades from shifting for a freshly applied look with a matte finish.

Customer review from spacenk.com

External reviewer
4 months ago

Wrong Color

Even though I used the color match option this powder was WAY too light for my skin. I had to return it.

Customer review from narscosmetics.com

Response from narscosmetics.com

narspwr6 days ago

Hello, thank you for your interest in our Soft Matte Powder. We apologize the shade you received was not quite right. We are happy to provide assistance with a shade match. If you would like, please reach out to one of our artists on Live Chat, by clicking the "Chat With An Artist" icon on the product page, and we will be happy to assist you. - Ashley, NARS Artist