NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation: Still The Best Radiant Foundation?

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation has been on my vanity for three years. I've recommended it to every mature-skin reader who asks me for a foundation that doesn't settle into lines. After the 2025 formula update, I'm happy to report it's gotten even better.

What It Is

A medium-to-full coverage foundation with a natural radiant finish. Available in 45 shades. Retails for $57 at Sephora and NARS' website. The 2025 update added hyaluronic acid and improved the shade range with 8 new deeper shades.

How It Performs

The radiant finish is the star here — it's luminous without being shiny, giving skin a healthy, lit-from-within glow that reads as real skin in every lighting condition. Coverage is buildable from medium to full without looking cakey.

Wear time: 12-14 hours in real conditions. On my mature, dry skin, it stays put without settling into fine lines — which is the test I care most about.

Final Verdict

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear remains one of the best foundations for mature and dry skin. The 2025 formula update has improved an already excellent product. At $57, it's a premium price, but the performance justifies it.