Last updated: November 2026
I sat down to pick my five favorite NARS products. Five felt sensible. Then I got to the blush and realized I’d already left out the bronzer and both highlighters, so five turned into ten, and ten somehow turned into eleven.
I’m 43, I have hooded eyes, and I’ll be honest, I’m not great at makeup. That’s sort of the point of this list. These are the NARS products that make it easy for someone like me to look put together, written up in the order they go on, primer first and lipstick last. Under each one there’s a little box with the shade, undertone, texture and finish, so you know what you’re getting before you buy.
At a glance
My 11 best NARS products, in the order I put them on, are the Light Reflecting Primer, Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser in Finland, Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Chantilly, Light Reflecting Eye Brightener in Night Swan, The Multiple Sculpting Stick in Ischia, Laguna Bronzing Powder in Laguna 00, The Multiple in Orgasm Crave, Light Reflecting Luminizing Powder in Eros, Light Reflecting Luminizing Stick in Heavenly, Total Seduction Eyeshadow Stick in Oblivion and Explicit Lipstick in 828 Adulterous. My must-have is the tinted moisturiser. All 11 are sold at LOOKFANTASTIC and NARS UK.
My codes:
- LOOKFANTASTIC: LFTFNEVEEN (up to 25% off)
- NARS UK: (15% off full-price items, £45 minimum, one use)
Shopping for someone else? My makeup gift sets guide has a couple of NARS sets in it, and I’ve also written up the beauty shops I actually order from.
Table of Contents
NARS Light Reflecting Primer
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This is the one I reach for when I want a glowy base and a bit of extra radiance under my foundation. What I love is that it smooths and freshens my skin without leaving a thick, silicone-y film behind (it’s actually made without silicone). It’s at its best under lighter coverage, where that healthy-looking finish can shine through.
NARS say the Light Reflecting Primer gives 12 hours of makeup wear and uses squalane to help lock in hydration. If your routine is all about glow, start here.
What to expect
Hydrating primerWhy it’s here It’s the glow that sits under everything else on this list.
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser
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I’ve always liked a base that gives me a little coverage without looking like a full face of foundation, and this is the one I use for that kind of day. It’s an old classic for me. It evens things out but still lets my skin show through, and the radiance stops just short of shiny.
It goes on with my fingers or a brush when I’m in a hurry, and it plays nicely with my sunscreen underneath. I wear Finland. NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser has SPF 30, comes in 16 shades and gives sheer, buildable coverage.
What to expect
Tinted moisturiserWhy it’s here This is the NARS product I call a must.
NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer
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When I need real coverage, this is the concealer I grab, because it’s seriously pigmented. The pot makes it easy to pick up a tiny amount and put it exactly where it’s needed. For me that’s mostly redness and uneven pigmentation.
The finish is matte, so I dont pile it on under my eyes, especially where I’ve got more texture. A little really does go a long way with this one. My shade is Chantilly, and NARS put the Soft Matte Complete Concealer at full coverage with 12 hours of wear.
What to expect
Pot concealerWhy it’s here Coverage for the bits the tinted moisturiser can’t hide.
NARS Light Reflecting Eye Brightener
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My under-eyes look fresher with this, and I don’t have to cake on heavy concealer to get there. Night Swan adds brightness and a little dimension, and it’s slightly reflective, which is exactly what I want in that spot. It looks softer and more natural than stacking complexion products under my eyes.
When I want to look a bit more awake, this is what I use. Night Swan is the lightest shade of the NARS Light Reflecting Eye Brightener, described by NARS as very light to light.
What to expect
Under-eye brightenerWhy it’s here Brightness under my eyes without the heaviness.
NARS The Multiple Sculpting Stick
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I’ve never been one for a dark, dramatic contour (it’s just not me), and Ischia is about as far from that as it gets. It’s a light sculpting shade with cool undertones, so I get definition without adding much warmth.
I swipe the stick straight under my cheekbones and blend it in. It’s my pick when I want a natural sculpt rather than a bronzed look. The Multiple Sculpting Stick comes in five shades, and Ischia is the lightest.
What to expect
Sculpting stickWhy it’s here Soft definition I can actually manage.
NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder
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Laguna 00 is a very light bronze with neutral undertones, and that’s why it works so well on fair skin. It’s much subtler than the warmer, golden bronzers that can look a little orange on lighter skin.
I use it for gentle warmth around my forehead and the edges of my face, without it looking like I’ve slapped bronzer on. It’s finely milled and builds up easily – which is all I want from an everyday bronzer. NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder is talc-free, and Laguna 00 is the lightest shade.
What to expect
Powder bronzerWhy it’s here Warmth without the obvious bronzer look.
NARS The Multiple in Orgasm Crave
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Orgasm Crave is such a pretty cheek shade. Yes, I know the names can be wild, but it is what it is! NARS has always been a bit out there with their names. It’s a peachy pink with gold pearl, so it’s sort of blush and highlight in one. It adds warmth and a bit of brightness, and it’s nowhere near a straight-up bright pink.
The new formula goes on as a cream and sets to a softer, blurred finish, so it doesn’t feel like an old-school greasy cream stick. And I love that I can just swipe it on and blend with my fingers. NARS say the reformulated Multiple lasts up to 16 hours on cheeks.
What to expect
Cream blush stickWhy it’s here Blush and a little glow in one swipe.
NARS Light Reflecting Luminizing Powder
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I put this on the tops of my cheekbones when I want a lighter, brighter highlight. Eros is a pearlescent ivory, so it catches the light and doesn’t push a deeper golden tone onto my skin.
The finish is a soft sheen, which is what I prefer. According to NARS, the Light Reflecting Luminizing Powder is water- and sweat-resistant with up to 10 hours of wear.
What to expect
Powder highlighterWhy it’s here A bright, classic highlight with no chunky glitter.
NARS Light Reflecting Luminizing Stick
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Heavenly is a beautiful opalescent pink, and it looks different from the usual champagne or gold highlighters. I love a pink-toned highlight because it makes my cheeks look fresher, and it’s lovely with a rosy or peachy blush (hello, Orgasm Crave).
The balmy stick glides on and leaves a dewy, glassy finish without feeling sticky. I use it on my cheekbones when I want a more noticeable glow, and it works on eyes and lips too. The Light Reflecting Luminizing Stick comes in five shades, and Heavenly is the pink one.
What to expect
Highlighter stickWhy it’s here The pink glow that pairs with Orgasm Crave.
NARS Total Seduction Eyeshadow Stick
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Oblivion is a matte medium caramel, and it’s my go-to for a softer neutral eye. It sits warmer than a chocolate brown or a taupe, and that caramel tone is great for a bit of definition.
I use it for a quick wash over the lid, or build it up a little in the outer corner. The stick makes it easy, even for me. With hooded eyes, I really appreciate something that stays put instead of vanishing into my crease, and NARS say this one sets to a matte finish.
What to expect
Cream eyeshadow stickWhy it’s here A neutral that stays put on hooded lids.
NARS Explicit Lipstick
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I wear this kind of shade for everyday makeup, because it gives my lips a bit of definition without taking over. Adulterous is a soft blush pink, so it’s a good one if bright or bubblegum pinks aren’t your thing.
The Explicit formula is a dimensional satin, which I much prefer to a completely flat matte. It looks polished and still feels comfortable. I pair it with with softly defined eyes and a neutral blush for an easy look. The NARS Explicit Lipstick comes in a refillable case.
What to expect
Satin lipstickWhy it’s here My easy everyday pink.
Where to buy all 11, plus my discount codes
LOOKFANTASTIC stocks all 11, and my code LFTFNEVEEN takes up to 25% off. If you’d rather buy direct, my NARS UK code takes 15% off full-price items when you spend £45 or more. Space NK and Sephora UK carry all 11 too, and so does Cult Beauty (no codes at those, sadly). Shopping from the US? Ulta has 10 of them, everything bar the Eye Brightener, and Sephora US has 8. The full terms are on my NARS code page and my LOOKFANTASTIC code page.
Worldwide
- Space NKShips worldwide, except the US.• Light Reflecting Primer• Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser• Soft Matte Complete Concealer• Light Reflecting Eye Brightener• The Multiple Sculpting Stick• Laguna Bronzing Powder• The Multiple in Orgasm Crave• Light Reflecting Luminizing Powder• Light Reflecting Luminizing Stick• Total Seduction Eyeshadow Stick• Explicit Lipstick
UK
- LOOKFANTASTIC• Light Reflecting Primer• Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser• Soft Matte Complete Concealer• Light Reflecting Eye Brightener• The Multiple Sculpting Stick• Laguna Bronzing Powder• The Multiple in Orgasm Crave• Light Reflecting Luminizing Powder• Light Reflecting Luminizing Stick• Total Seduction Eyeshadow Stick• Explicit LipstickCode
- NARS UK15% off full-price items when you spend £45 or more, all 11 on the NARS siteCode
- Sephora UK• Light Reflecting Primer• Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser• Soft Matte Complete Concealer• Light Reflecting Eye Brightener• The Multiple Sculpting Stick• Laguna Bronzing Powder• The Multiple in Orgasm Crave• Light Reflecting Luminizing Powder• Light Reflecting Luminizing Stick• Total Seduction Eyeshadow Stick• Explicit Lipstick
- Cult Beauty• Light Reflecting Primer• Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser• Soft Matte Complete Concealer• Light Reflecting Eye Brightener• The Multiple Sculpting Stick• Laguna Bronzing Powder• The Multiple in Orgasm Crave• Light Reflecting Luminizing Powder• Light Reflecting Luminizing Stick• Total Seduction Eyeshadow Stick• Explicit Lipstick
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- Ulta• Light Reflecting Primer• Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser• Soft Matte Complete Concealer• The Multiple Sculpting Stick• Laguna Bronzing Powder• The Multiple in Orgasm Crave• Light Reflecting Luminizing Powder• Light Reflecting Luminizing Stick• Total Seduction Eyeshadow Stick• Explicit Lipstick
- Sephora US• Light Reflecting Primer• Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser• Soft Matte Complete Concealer• The Multiple Sculpting Stick• Laguna Bronzing Powder• The Multiple in Orgasm Crave• Total Seduction Eyeshadow Stick• Explicit Lipstick
Tap a code to copy it. Ulta stocks 10 of the 11, all but the Eye Brightener. Sephora US has 8: no highlighters, and its Eye Brightener doesn’t come in Night Swan.
Best NARS products FAQs
What is the best NARS product?
For me it’s the Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser. It’s my must-have and an old classic, with SPF 30 and 16 shades to pick from. If you want color rather than a base, The Multiple in Orgasm Crave is the one I’d point you to.
Which NARS Laguna shade is best for fair skin?
Laguna 00 is the lightest shade of the Laguna Bronzing Powder, a very light bronze with neutral undertones. It’s the one I use, because it gives soft warmth without the orange look warmer bronzers can have on lighter skin.
Is Orgasm Crave the same as the NARS Orgasm blush?
No. Orgasm Crave is a shade of The Multiple, the cream-to-powder stick, and it’s a peachy pink with gold pearl. The original Orgasm is the NARS powder blush. They sit in the same peachy pink family, but they’re different products.
Does NARS have a discount code?
Yes. My NARS UK code NARSDUEL15-YDB4RROS67 takes 15% off full-price items with a £45 minimum spend, one use per customer. At LOOKFANTASTIC, my code LFTFNEVEEN takes up to 25% off.
Is the NARS tinted moisturiser enough SPF on its own?
It has SPF 30, but NARS’s own page says many dermatologists still recommend a dedicated sunscreen underneath on high-exposure days. I wear mine over my sunscreen.
Which NARS product is good for hooded eyes?
I like the Total Seduction Eyeshadow Stick, because it sets to a matte finish and NARS say it lasts up to 16 hours. On my hooded lids, staying put is what matters most.
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