NARS
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation (04338 Gion) (30ml)
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation (04338 Gion) (30ml)
@cosme rating: 5.4/7.0
A hybrid foundation that combines radiant skin and skincare
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
This hybrid foundation combines beautiful, radiant makeup with skincare. It manipulates light to enhance skin's translucence while instantly blurring blemishes, dullness, and redness, leaving skin with a smooth, even texture. Its rich blend of moisturizing ingredients supports the skin's moisture barrier. Its lightweight texture ensures comfortable wear all day long, without causing any skin stress. Its buildable medium coverage creates a natural finish that lets your bare skin show through.
Ingredients
How to use
1. When opening the cover cap, hold the container body and pull straight up without twisting. 2. Take a pearl-sized amount and warm it with your fingers. 3. Apply to small areas of the face, starting from the center, and blend with your fingers. 4. Set your makeup with the Light Reflecting Setting Powder to add dimension and finish. 5. The container is made of recyclable glass. When you're finished, remove the pump and recycle the glass bottle.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. Every item is bought from an official seller in Japan, or direct from the brand for pre-orders,
never from resellers or grey market stock. Counterfeits and grey market listings are a real problem in
Asian beauty online, and buying only through official channels is how we rule it out.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.
This is amazing, it's the best. I can clearly see my facial bones becoming more prominent, something I've never noticed with foundation before. My face is flat and not very contoured, so I can't say I love my profile! But when I use NARS foundation, it really emphasizes my nose! It really does! I love it! It makes my face look so three-dimensional, it makes me feel like I have an actress inside me! I wonder why, maybe it's the effect of light or something? I apply it by hand, sometimes with a brush, and it's always different, but the three-dimensional finish remains the same. I've tried using different types of powder afterwards, but it didn't affect the three-dimensional effect. It's also excellent when combined with a primer, and I haven't noticed any flaky buildup yet. When I use a NARS primer, the three-dimensional effect is enhanced with a glossy finish, which is very beautiful. However, the foundation itself isn't shiny, so it doesn't stand out and doesn't make my skin look too artificial, which I like. I'm not a big fan of Shiseido's serum foundations, which have a shiny, oily finish, but this one has a shiny finish that I personally consider semi-matte. In recent years, thanks to the Korean trend, dewy, glowing skin has become the norm, but I just can't help but feel uncomfortable with it. It makes me think, ``Is it like vinyl skin?'' or ``I'm using oil?'' or ``It's just shiny.'' I think truly beautiful skin isn't shiny, but rather matte and soft like a baby's. This foundation gives off that same feeling, without any unnatural shine. And it doesn't come off. I have dry skin, and my T-zone gets super shiny, but this foundation doesn't look shiny at all, even at times when I know my face is about to explode. Touching it up is easy, just dabbing it with a tissue, and best of all, it doesn't get stuck in my pores, so I have no worries! I don't have to worry about it being bumpy. It's smooth and glides on well, doesn't harden quickly, but isn't too runny either, so it's easy to apply and I can't really find anything bad about it. If you want a foundation that doesn't crumble and creates a three-dimensional look, this is one you won't regret. I'll buy it again when I run out, but with the rapid turnover in the cosmetics world these days, I'm sure there will be a new product out by the time I finish using it. I hope the finish doesn't change.
It has a light texture and is perfect for those who want a natural finish. It's easy to spread with your hands or a sponge. I haven't had any skin problems. 2174 was the color recommended by the store clerk, but when I actually tried it on, it felt a little dark and yellowish on my skin, so I wanted a lighter color too! There are a wide variety of colors, so I'm on a quest to find the one that's perfect for me.
I like this foundation because it puts little strain on the skin, yet still makes the skin look beautiful and even. It doesn't have much coverage, but it's a foundation that somehow makes the skin look beautiful. It doesn't feel thick at all. It doesn't contain any fragrances, so I recommend it to people with sensitive skin or odors, or those who like a bare skin feel.
As its reputation suggests, even if you have various skin problems such as redness, the result is smooth and moisturized, and I am very satisfied.
I like this foundation because it puts little strain on the skin, yet still makes the skin look beautiful and even. It doesn't have much coverage, but it's a foundation that somehow makes the skin look beautiful. It doesn't feel thick at all. It doesn't contain any fragrances, so I recommend it to people with sensitive skin or odors, or those who like a bare skin feel.