{"id":97650,"date":"2017-01-30T12:15:41","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T20:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=97650"},"modified":"2017-02-01T10:19:26","modified_gmt":"2017-02-01T18:19:26","slug":"blur-sticks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/blur-sticks\/","title":{"rendered":"Blur Sticks Are About to Change up Your Makeup Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Flawless complexions never came easy&#8230;until now. Blur sticks are the hottest makeup trend as of late because\u00a0they basically &#8220;filter&#8221; your face (like the one on Snapchat) &#8212; and we&#8217;re <i>so<\/i>\u00a0into it.<\/p>\n<p>Blur sticks on the market act as a primer, but they do more than just that. Living up to its name, it essentially blurs or minimizes the appearance of pores, fine lines, and\u00a0shine, while giving your skin\u00a0an\u00a0airbrushed, ultra-matte\u00a0finish &#8212; flawless\u00a0enough\u00a0to wear alone or\u00a0as a refined base for\u00a0the rest of your makeup.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to incorporate blur sticks into your makeup routine:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Swipe onto a clean face.<br \/>\n<\/strong>As you would with primers, apply the blur stick to a clean face. Use sweeping motions to apply it to the skin, starting from your cheeks to your jawline, then moving on to your forehead, nose, mouth, and any oily zones. You can also blend\u00a0in the product with your fingertips where needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Apply your makeup.<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter finishing your blur stick application, let your face dry. Then follow your regular makeup routine, or skip this step entirely!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Let the\u00a0blur stick work its magic.<\/strong><br \/>\nGet ready to have\u00a0a flawless, shine-free face all day long!\u00a0Use the blur stick throughout the day for touch-ups whether it&#8217;s for oily zones or any spot that needs to be smoothed out.<\/p>\n<p>Try out some of our favorite blur sticks below!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26170312\/Screen-shot-2017-01-26-at-8.04.43-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-97665\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26170312\/Screen-shot-2017-01-26-at-8.04.43-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2017-01-26 at 8.04.43 PM\" width=\"350\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26170312\/Screen-shot-2017-01-26-at-8.04.43-PM.png 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26170312\/Screen-shot-2017-01-26-at-8.04.43-PM-167x222.png 167w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26170312\/Screen-shot-2017-01-26-at-8.04.43-PM-173x230.png 173w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26170312\/Screen-shot-2017-01-26-at-8.04.43-PM-458x610.png 458w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/trestique.com\/products\/mattifying-balm\" target=\"_blank\">treStiQue Mattifying Duo $34<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis all-in-one mattifying stick and blotting\u00a0paper combo is literally everything you need to remain shine-free. One side features a translucent balm to be used under your foundation, and the other side features the blotting paper cartridge. Say goodbye to powders!<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30105849\/Blur-Stick-cap-655x1024.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-97808\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30105849\/Blur-Stick-cap-655x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30105849\/Blur-Stick-cap-655x1024.png 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30105849\/Blur-Stick-cap-655x1024-222x222.png 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30105849\/Blur-Stick-cap-655x1024-230x230.png 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/milkmakeup.com\/products\/blur-stick\/\" target=\"_blank\">Milk Makeup Blur Stick $36<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis blur stick from Milk is basically adding a filter to your face, but IRL. It minimizes the appearance of pores up to 68 percent, while providing matte coverage.<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26164042\/becca_soft_light_blurring_powder_rgb_ds_1400px.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-97655\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26164042\/becca_soft_light_blurring_powder_rgb_ds_1400px.png\" alt=\"becca_soft_light_blurring_powder_rgb_ds_1400px\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26164042\/becca_soft_light_blurring_powder_rgb_ds_1400px.png 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26164042\/becca_soft_light_blurring_powder_rgb_ds_1400px-222x222.png 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26164042\/becca_soft_light_blurring_powder_rgb_ds_1400px-230x230.png 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beccacosmetics.com\/shop\/soft-light-blurring-powder.html\" target=\"_blank\">BECCA Soft Light Blurring Powder $38<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWe love this lightweight powder because it can be used on its own or as a setting powder. It\u00a0not only minimize pores, but it\u00a0also gives you a natural glow. What more could you ever need for your beauty routine?<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26164519\/s1713122-main-Lhero.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-97659\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26164519\/s1713122-main-Lhero.jpg\" alt=\"s1713122-main-Lhero\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26164519\/s1713122-main-Lhero.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26164519\/s1713122-main-Lhero-222x222.jpg 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/26164519\/s1713122-main-Lhero-230x230.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sephora.com\/touche-eclat-blur-perfector-P397617?skuId=1713122&amp;publisher_id=255779&amp;sub_publisher=g&amp;is_mobile=&amp;sub1=&amp;sub_keyword=&amp;sub_campaign=381463959&amp;sub_placement=&amp;gdevice=c&amp;gclid=COyxhdyM4dECFQWTfgodjZMBGQ&amp;site=_search&amp;om_mmc=ppc-GG_381463959_27499888479_pla-178183559799_1713122_97594827519_9028818_c&amp;gmodel=&amp;country_switch=&amp;lang=en&amp;sub_ad=97594827519\" target=\"_blank\">Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Blur Perfector $55<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis transforms from balm to powder when applied to the skin. Use it as a base for your makeup for a matte finish with a subtle, healthy dose of radiance.<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30110809\/100R-WU21_V1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-97809\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30110809\/100R-WU21_V1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30110809\/100R-WU21_V1.png 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30110809\/100R-WU21_V1-222x222.png 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30110809\/100R-WU21_V1-230x230.png 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.revolve.com\/100-pure-mattifying-primer\/dp\/100R-WU21\/?d=Womens&amp;page=1&amp;lc=20&amp;itrownum=7&amp;itcurrpage=1&amp;itview=01\" target=\"_blank\">100% Pure Mattifying Primer $45<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWith aloe and green tea extract, this primer nourishes while banishing oil for a shine-free face, all day long!<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30110400\/15000030-onomie-powerful-priming-serum-300-cover3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-97811\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30110400\/15000030-onomie-powerful-priming-serum-300-cover3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30110400\/15000030-onomie-powerful-priming-serum-300-cover3.png 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30110400\/15000030-onomie-powerful-priming-serum-300-cover3-222x222.png 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30110400\/15000030-onomie-powerful-priming-serum-300-cover3-230x230.png 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/onomie.com\/powerful-priming-serum\" target=\"_blank\">Onomie Priming Serum $50<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nNot only does this work to minimize pores and reduce fine lines with each use, it also works to ensure pores stay small and fine lines disappear over time.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Flawless complexions never came easy...until now. Blur sticks are the hottest makeup trend as of ...","author":534189,"featured_media":97824,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6,118],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30114059\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-11.44.32-AM-660x400.png","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/30114059\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-11.44.32-AM.png","formated_date":"January 30, 2017","category_name":"Beauty","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113828\/beauty-1.svg","author_name":"","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#38c938","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97650"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/534189"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97650"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97650\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}