May 21, 2015

Etude House Beauty Shot Face Blur Review & Swatches

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Etude House Beauty Shot Face Blur ($15) is a little pick me up for the girls and guys with dull, lackluster skin. I actually put off trying Beauty Shot Face Blur for a while now! Etude House released it a few months ago but I kept putting off trying it because in promo shots it looks like a glow-y luminous primer of sorts and I dislike any highlighting type primers with a passion as they make my fuller face look even more full.

But finally I did indulge and I’m glad I did as I’m developing as great a love for this as I have for Etude House Baby Choux Base!

Etude House Beauty Shot Face Blur

Etude House Beauty Shot Face Blur is a lightweight facial primer that smooths skin and brightens your complexion plus it contains an SPF 15. This comes in a 1.23 oz bottle with a pump to easily disperse the lotion.

I should really, really make it clear that if you already own Etude House Baby Choux Base you might not necessarily need Beauty Shot Face Blur as they perform in a very similiarr way but I’ll still recommend and Muse Approval this formula because it is a little different in texture than Baby Choux! Please keep in mind if you’re tan or darker you might want to avoid this as it can give skin a pasty, chalky finish. For those with pale, fair, medium fair, or even medium (just use a little for medium tones) skin tones you should be fine! You want to start of slowly with this because as I said it can be a little pasty and if you need more of course, you can build but just apply a little and see how it goes before applying more. I personally use a a drop, about the size of a pen cap head.

It instantly and visibly brightens and whitens skin beautifully! It eases dullness and creates a smoother, softer appearance. Apparently it has a pixel like powder which covers pores and yes, it actually works well at blurring the appearance of pores so skin appears not only brighter but also very smooth and flawless.

I find the formula is a lot less thick compared to Baby Choux and has a creamy texture which resembles a lotion. The color is a pale pinky peach which lightens as you apply. It provides light hydration but it sets to more of a semi-satin finish that works beautifully well as a base for foundation and BB Cream.

Etude House Beauty Shot Face Blur swatches

Etude House Beauty Shot Face Blur Swatches

I have clear, drier skin that’s prone to a bit of dullness so I end up looking tired without makeup on. Products like this are a god sent as they really brighten up my entire complexion. If you have a lackluster tired looking sin I’d highly recommend checking this out. I wouldn’t say it acts in a way a normal primer would as it isn’t about extending the wear of makeup but it does prep well for makeup and creates a smooth, brighter, and less visible pore look that’s very flattering. As I said a little does go a long way though so don’t get too crazy with this! The 1.23 oz bottle should last you ages as a small application amount is key. It does have a light floral fragrance but nothing as overpowering as Tony Moly Panda’s Dream White Magic Cream.

All in all Etude House Beauty Shot Face Blur works just as great as Baby Choux (if not, dare I say, better!) at easing dullness, smoothing skin, and creating a brighter complexion instantly.

Love it!

You can get it directly from Etude House at etudehouse.com.

Tried it?

Do share your thoughts!

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I purchased this item.

About the Muse

Isabella MuseIsabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

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Comments

  • Attika

    I love this one, Muse! Brightens so nicely. Love mixing it with foundations that are a bit dark. Just this + some powder = bright and glowy look all day. Reminded me a little of the Tony Moly Aura CC, but the texture of this one is sooo much better. Total love!

    • Isabella Muse

      yay! Happy to hear it! Excellent idea mixing with foundations! I like the texture considerably more than Baby Choux! 😀

  • Filipa

    I love Etude House but this product looks too shimmery, or maybe it’s just my impression.

  • Sharmaine

    Hi Muse! I also tried the face blur, but unlike you I have oily to combination skin and I live in a humid country. For me, it’s not a game changer. It does make the skin appear smoother, but it didn’t help make the skin matte. I actually applied mine underneath a primer after seeing and feeling the texture. I’m gonna reserve mine to use when I go to Canada next week. Hopefully, it will work wonders in a different climate. Thanks for the review!

    • Isabella Muse

      I don’t it’s supposed to mattify. It’s smooths and brightens but no promise of controlling oil Sharmaine. My pleasure! 🙂

  • Madison

    Ahhh you made a review on this! I have oily/combo skin as well, and my complexion is pretty tan (like south east asian tan under hot humid weather) but this still goes p well with my skin (I follow this makeup tip by some korean blogger who said to use it with hands cuz the warmth apparently helps it oxidise quicker and get the skin to absorb it? idk lol) and most of the time I don’t even use bb cream on it lol. It’s worked wonders for me!

    Tbh the best combo for me would be this + set with innisfree’s no sebum powder and I’m good to go. I’m so glad you liked this too!

    • Puspa

      Hi, may i know do you have a tendency or have acne? Cause I still have small acne and after mark acne, is it stimulate acne? Because your skin kinda oily

      Thanks

      • Isabella Muse

        Nope, I don’t have acne nor am I acne prone. I have dry skin, blemish-free. I’m not sure what you mean by small ache that stimulates acne? My skin isn’t oily, it’s dry. Hope this helps?

      • Isabella Muse

        Oh I’m sorry, didn’t realize you were addressing Madison, please disregard!

  • cel

    My friend just told me how nice this smoothes out the skin but I’m not so sure because I’m definitely in the medium/tan department (nc42)

    I’ll have to drop by a store and try it out.

  • Beth

    I’ve been very interested in this and am so happy to have found your review. Curious, because I can’t read the ingredient list very well, do you know which sunscreen ingredients are in this? I switched to natural sunscreen products about two years ago. Thank you!!!

  • Nadya Sadri Mulok

    Yaay ingredients! I think my skin likes primers with water at the top of the ingredient list.

  • Sandy

    i just received a bottle of the face blur. when i unscrewed the cap, there is no tube connect to the dispenser mechanism to pump out the product. is yours missing this too? thanks!

  • Angela

    I’ve been wanting to try this for ages, but in never sure about how Etude face products will work with my dry skin. Im happy to hear you like it! When it comes to minimizing the appearance of pored on my cheeks, would you recommend this over the Baby Choux? I’m desperate! I’m not loving the Wonder Pore so far…

    • Isabella Muse

      I don’t either one really does a good job with larger pores, you’re best best bet is a silicone primer for concealing pores. I have drier skin too and I like Revlon Photoready Primer as it’s creamy but also has a silicone texture that will do well to fill and blur pores.

  • Ravy

    Hello, this might be a bit of an odd question, but you know how pump bottles usually have some kind of straw on the inside to pump out the product? I ordered on of the Beauty Shot Face Blur and it didn’t have a straw. I was justill wondering if yours is the same way?

    • Isabella Muse

      It uses air to draw the liquid into that little pump. It doesn’t have a straw but don’t worry it’ll suck the lotion right up into the pump so it squirts out fine 🙂

        • Isabella Muse

          My pleasure! Sometimes at the very end you might have to scoop it out because the pump won’t get the little bit at the bottom of the bottle! But aside from that I have no issues getting it to flow!

  • Chiono

    Hello Muse, from the description of the product I understand its supposed to work as a primer but i dont use foundation so i’m happy to have something with smoothing effect only.
    Do you think i really need this if i already have a BB cream? i only apply such products over my T zone to smooth pores and keep my natural look. Thank you 🙂

    • Isabella Muse

      I use it as a primer or I use it alone on days I’m not doing a full face of makeup. You don’t really need it if you already use BB Cream but it works nicely along with BB Cream to smooth skin and brighten the complexion! Hope this helps!?