The first thing that captured my attention when I received this from Vogue, was the words under "Blur", instant skin smoother finishing cream. I use the Make Up Forever Finishing powder but have not heard of a finishing cream. I was a unsure how to fit this into my daily regimen and who was getting bumped off because my finishing powder is the last thing I apply after my make-up. Thankfully, it was clearly illustrated on the package under the "Recommended Regimen":
- Step 1: Foaming Cleanser
- Step 2: Day Cream
- Step 3: Eye Cream
- Step 4: Miracle Blur
That was easy! I bumped off my primer and sunscreen because the Miracle Blur has a Broad Spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen in it. I think just typing that made my pores breathe better! The directions are easy and clear too, you apply this as the last step of your Skincare Regimen. I also apply an Olay all day moisturizer so I bumped that off because this has that "opti-blur technology" and that is pretty much what my Olay did. Now, I am up to 3 products off my list.....awesome!
Miracle Blur lists active ingredients as follows:
Avobenzone at 3%, Homosalate at 10%, Octisalate at 5%, Octocrylene at 5%, and Oxybenzone at 6%. What are they? The "Purpose" listed is sunscreen so this is definitely a broad spectrum sunscreen as advertised!
Application is simple and the product comes in a modest 1.18 fluid ounces and you just apply a dime size all over your face. That is many dimes in that tube for the current retail price of $19.99.
Results:
I must emphasize that a dime size does the trick. I went up to a dime and a half and wasted a nickel! This gave me a greasy like feeling that I was not able to shake off all day and I even reapplied my Finishing Powder but it felt the same. I was about to scratch future use until I lectured myself on how I read the directions but did not follow them. Day Two, I behave and thank goodness I grounded myself on Day One!
The product works better than my Smashbox branded primer and costs less, so round #1 goes to Miracle Blur. I wore the product throughout the day and under my make-up, and I remained with a matte finish that was not over dry or greasy due to the SPF. Round #2 goes to Miracle Blur because I must admit there are days that I just don't want Sunscreen because it will feel like a film over my pores. I trick myself by lightly applying but then I run around ditching the sun all day like I'm a vampire. This was with a SPF15 so that I can get double that with Miracle Bur at SPF30, I think there was a knockout in round #2. My fine lines and pores remained minimized throughout the day and it lasted until I washed my face that evening. I loved that!
In case you missed it, Miracle Blur won in Round #3! Fight OVER!
You do not get a lift or tightening as this product does not contain and/or claim any anti-again properties, so you still will need to keep those products in your arsenal. No antioxidants but I like how it replaces three of my everyday products. It's not a BB cream but almost a morphed product that can easily stand on it's own, without a label as such.
Other things to Note:
Love that it comes without a tint or color! I can keep my foundation and not have to fight any hue. I was left (before makeup) with a nice smooth finish that was matte, so again I am not trying to fight a shine with powders. I did not melt and no blemishes were caused by Miracle Blur. I would call this Camouflage with Protection due to the SPF. I will be purchasing the Miracle Blur mainly because it has no tint and a better results (and value) than the three products Miracle Blur bumped off!
I received this product free of charge from Vogue. I have no obligation to provide a positive or negative review, just my honest opinion. My opinion is based on my experiences with the product and may differ from yours.
