While Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” song may be a thing of the past, blur sticks are not. Perhaps the once popular song inspired this amazing new beauty trend? Guess we’ll never know, but one thing we’re certain of is that you need these magic sticks in your life. Blur sticks are travel-friendly and do everything from diminish pores, imperfections and fine lines to give skin subtle color. It’s just like having a real-life Instagram filter at your fingertips. The best part? They’re multitasking yet portable, so you can store them in your handbag or cosmetics case without taking up a ton of room.
Check out our favorite blur sticks above and then run, don’t walk, to scoop up your match. After one glimpse, you’ll easily find out why blur sticks are taking over the beauty world right now.
Blurred Lines: Why Blur Sticks Are Taking Over the Beauty World
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Milk Makeup
This is one product where picking out the right shade doesn't matter. In other words, this oil- and silicone-free stick works with every skin tone. It helps diminish the look of pores and fine lines by creating a matte finish that will make your skin look airbrushed in the best way possible.
Blur Stick, $36 at Sephora
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Catrice
If spending upward of $30 isn't in your cards, Catrice has this handy option for you. Wear it as a primer under your favorite foundation or swipe over makeup to create a smooth, shine-free matte finish. The transparent formula "virtually erases pores and fine lines."
Prime and Fine Anti-Shine Blur Stick, $7.99 at Ulta
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Bobbi Brown
How could you not love Bobbi Brown's Instant Confidence Stick? Going above and beyond blurring imperfections, it's crafted with a potent peptide that helps perfect skin's texture. And it also helps to remove oil and shine, so if you're feeling a little oily during the day, whip it out and swipe it over needed areas.
Instant Confidence Stick, $45 at Nordstrom
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Dr. Brandt
In addition to blurring lines and pores, Dr. Brandt's version also contains SPF 45 and is water-resistant. Repeat, you can wear this while sweating or getting soaked in the rain and it still works magic. It's also slightly tinted, so it will give you a gorgeous, sheer dose of skin perfection.
Pores No More Multi-Performance Stick, $35 at Sephora
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The Estée Edit
Use this amazing stick as a primer, on its own or even over makeup to help diminish oily skin, fine lines and more. It's also crafted with a universally flattering sheer pigment that will work wonders on all skin tones.
Pore Vanishing Stick, $28 at Sephora
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Philosophy
The brand philosophy can do no wrong, so it's a safe bet you'll fall in love with this line-erasing blur stick. Say sayonara to noticeable enlarged pores and fine lines with one single swipe. We recommend keeping it handy for touch-ups when on the go. It's a saving grace.
Instant Miracle Worker Line-Erasing Blur Stick, $32 at Sephora
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Soap & Glory
Replace your current concealer with this multitasking stick from Soap & Glory. In addition to covering up dark circles, it also helps to blur imperfections in a noncakey kind of way. Think a super velvety, flawless finish and baby smooth skin.
Kick Ass Super-Blur Imperfections Eraser, $8.99 at Target
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Wander Beauty
And last, but not least, a multitasking blur stick that will give your skin a gorgeous bronzed glow, all while HD pigments help to minimize imperfections. Each shade (choose from Malibu and Capri) features a bronzing end and an illuminator end. It's a year-round staple that everyone should own.
On-The-Glow Bronzer and Illuminator, $45 at Sephora
