Good morning, lovely people! If you’re anything like me, you probably have a love-hate relationship with your makeup routine, especially if you’re a fellow no-makeup makeup kind of person. Love it when it works and you’re looking naturally fresh and radiant, hate it when it slides off by 2 PM like it’s got a better place to be and you’re left wondering if your no-makeup makeup is actually just no more makeup. Well, I think PerriconeMD may just have the answer for us all with their latest no-makeup makeup products designed to keep us looking fresh, dewy, and utterly fabulous, without the hassle. Today, we’re diving into three of their newest gems: the NO MAKEUP INSTANT BLUR PRIMING MOISTURISER, NO MAKEUP LIP OIL, and NO MAKEUP BLUSH BALM. Let’s see if these babies are worth your hard-earned cash.
NO MAKEUP INSTANT BLUR PRIMING MOISTURISER: Because Pores Are On Nobodies Wish List
First up, the NO MAKEUP INSTANT BLUR PRIMING MOISTURISER. This little miracle in a jar promises to do all the things—moisturise, prime, blur, and generally make your skin look like you’ve never met a pore in your life. Sounds like a tall order, right?
Well, after a week of trying it out, I can tell you that it’s not just trying to fool us with it’s fancy marketing words. The texture is thick (I’d liken it to posh French custard in your favourite pastries), but lightweight and silky, and it absorbs like a dream. It gives your skin that soft-focus effect that usually only exists on Instagram filters. It’s like your face, but better—smoother, more even-toned, and just generally blurred. It’s not a dewy powerhouse, so if you’re after the glass skin effect from your moisturiser, this is not for you. This will gently mattify and control shine, which is why I love it. It keeps my oily areas looking airbrushed so I can apply highlight just where I want it.
Talking of highlight, this liquid highlighter blew me away with how natural and pretty it was! And it pairs wonderfully with the No Makeup Instant Blur Priming Moisturiser.
The best part? It plays well with others. Whether you’re layering it under foundation or going for the “I woke up like this” no-makeup look, it holds up beautifully. And for those of us in the 40+ age range (hello, fine lines), it helps your makeup glide on more smoothly and stay put longer. It’s skincare, but with instant visual benefits. I particularly love to use this on days when I don’t want to wear any makeup as it just makes my skin look so much better.
KEY INGREDIENTS
ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID (ALA): Nature’s Most Powerful Antioxidant. A fatty acid found in every cell in the human body.
Fat- and water-soluble, ALA helps reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores over time.
NATURAL BLURRING COMPLEX: Smoothing Perfecter. A blend of moisturising ingredients and minerals to provide an
instant and lasting blurring effect by diffusing and reflecting light. proven to protect the skin’s moisture barrier to visibly reduce rough skin texture.
GLYCERIN: Natural Humectant. A compound found in plants to help smooth and moisturise skin by protecting its
moisture barrier. Glycerin attracts water from the air and layers of the skin, leaving skin hydrated.
NO MAKEUP LIP OIL: Did This Fall Straight From Heaven?
Next, let’s talk lips. I am going in straight away here to tell you this is the BEST lip oil/balm I have ever tried! Bold I know, but the formula is so dreamy. If you’ve ever wished for the moisturising power of a balm with the shine of a gloss and a little bit of tint thrown in too, the NO MAKEUP LIP OIL is here to grant your wish. It’s like the fairy godmother of lip products, and I’m in love. But its not all about looks – check out these stats!
- 98% felt instantly hydrated and moisturised lips*
- 95% saw softened lip lines with lasting shine*
- 86% showed improvement in lip fullness and contour**
- *in a consumer study of 104 women after 28days on bare lips
- **in a clinical study of 29 women after 4 weeks on bare lips.
This lip oil is sheer, so don’t expect a heavy, opaque colour payoff—but that’s what makes it so easy and versatile. Whether you’re heading to the office or out to dinner, it adds just enough colour to make your lips look naturally rosy and plump without screaming, “Look at my lipstick!” It’s perfect for those of us who want a little something but not too much. The natural guys and gals who love healthy radiance over in your face glamour. This is the No Makeup Makeup range, after all. Plus, it’s got all the good stuff your lips need. Packed with nourishing seed oils, peptides and Hyaluronic Acid that hydrate and leave them feeling as soft as a cashmere sweater. This really is skincare and makeup combined.
KEY INGREDIENTS
POMEGRANATE SEED OIL: Antioxidant Powerhouse. Extracted from the Punica Granatum
fruit, pomegranate seed oil hydrates, softens and smooths by helping to fight against the
visible signs of free radical damage. Cold-pressed for preservation of purity, quality and efficacy. Studies showed 95% of users noticed a reduction in their fine lip lines
PEPTIDES: Fights Visible Collagen Depletion. A chain of amino acids, peptides visibly improve the
look and feel of skin thickness and firmness by delivering healthy, youthful-looking skin. Topical
application can help improve the look of wrinkles and sagging skin, caused by collagen depletion.
HYALURONIC ACID (HA): All-Day Hydration. Naturally found in skin, topical HA provides essential
hydration for visibly plumper skin. A low molecular weight enables HA to effectively be absorbed
into the skin’s surface. This powerful substance is more hydrating than any other known skincare ingredient.
NO MAKEUP BLUSH BALM: Rosy Cheeks, Meet Natural Glow
Finally, let’s talk blush. The NO MAKEUP BLUSH BALM is here to give you that “I just ran up the stairs” flush without the actual effort. And let’s be real, we’re all about looking good without unnecessary effort, right? – Running for me is always unnecessary. Unless maybe there’s a bear behind me, or a spider!
This blush balm is super creamy, blends like a dream, and gives you that natural, dewy glow that screams youth and vitality. Just a dab on your cheeks, blend with your fingers, and you’re good to go. It’s buildable too, so you can go as subtle or as bold as you like.
One of the standout features is how natural it looks. It doesn’t sit on top of your skin or look powdery—it melts into your complexion like you were born with perfect, rosy cheeks. And while some cream blushes can feel a bit heavy or greasy, this one feels weightless. No sliding, no fading, just a fresh, healthy glow that lasts. One shade that would flatter almost every skin tone.
And there’s skincare too! I’ve read reviews where people have noticed an improvement of texture and even fading dark spots over time.
KEY INGREDIENTS
VITAMIN C ESTER: Supercharged Brightening & Smoothing. A potent and highly stable form of antioxidant powerhouse vitamin C, Vitamin C Ester helps give the appearance of collagen-rich skin by smoothing, brightening and helping to minimize the look of discoloration over time. Unlike traditional vitamin C, Vitamin C Ester is fat-soluble and easily absorbable for maximum antioxidant benefits.
CERAMIDES: Potent Barrier Support. An organic olive-oil derived complex that delivers firmer,
smoother-looking skin by intensely moisturizing, replenishing and protecting the skin’s moisture
barrier. Ceramides represent close to 40% of our surface skin layer and help to protect against environmental aggressors.
CAMELLIA FLOWER SEED OIL: The Anti-Wrinkle Antioxidant. Naturally extracted from Japanese
camellia flower seeds, it reduces the look of lines and wrinkles by protecting against free radicals.
Rich in omega-6 fatty acids to protect the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
The only downside it the cute logo stamp on the end of the stick that I really didn’t want to ruin and wear away. It was, of course, totally worth it though.
For those of you who like me are already using PerriconeMD’s Cream Blush (which is more of a liquid blush), I would say they are both fairly similar in colour pay off, but the new Blush Balm is more user friendly and gives a more radiant finish.
Final Thoughts: Worth the Splurge?
So, are these new PerriconeMD No Makeup products worth it? In a word: yes. They’re perfect for those of us who want to look naturally, effortlessly polished and put together without the fuss. Plus, the skincare benefits mean you’re doing something good for your skin while looking fabulous. Skincare has never been so easy! From a cost view, these are not exactly bargain finds, but you’re paying for quality, versatility, and the promise of never having to worry about a makeup meltdown halfway through the day. Because you are getting double the benefit with these products, skincare and makeup, the price is actually more than reasonable. Even more reasonable with my PerriconeMD DISCOUNT CODE!
Side note, as these products are fresh, newly launched, in the spotlight babies, my discount code will not work on them just yet. But all good things come to those who wait (if you’re reading this way after launch day, you might just be in luck). And if you can’t wait, well you’ll be looking fresh and gorgeous earlier, so who cares!
These products were sent to me, free of charge for my honest review. So would I purchase them again, with my own money? Absolutely! As I said earlier, the lip oils are the BEST lip oils I have ever owned. I will 100% be restocking a couple of the colours once mine have run out. And the moisturiser is already my go to. It’s different to any moisturiser I have used before and the benefits are stand out. I wouldn’t use it as a night moisturiser, so it joins a couple of other moisturisers on my shelf, but it is definitely a product I would re-purchase and recommend to many.
So go on, treat yourself. Because let’s be honest, you deserve to look amazing, and if PerriconeMD can make that happen with minimal effort, I’m all in.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to admire my blurred, glowy, and oh-so-natural reflection. 💁♀️
N x
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