
1st Impressions and my 2 Minute Miracle Face
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It’s my favorite time of year: BlogHer time. I’m leaving soon to spend a few days with 2500 crazy over-sharers bloggers. ‘Peanut-Butter-Jelly-Time, Tada-tada tada-ta!’
Think 3-4 days with little sleep, much fun, copious amounts of caffeine – and ok… *maybe* some alcohol – and running around trying to get out of the door on time cause we’ve gotten out of the habit of prettying ourselves up before the crack of dawn.
“Angele, wake up!”
Doesn’t fail. I like to sleep and though I set 3 different alarms – much to my roommates’ dismay – its Go Time and I’m still in bed.
“You won’t have time to get ready” yells someone from the washroom; another chimes in with “uh-ha-hiiii-hi-hus”. If you don’t speak toothpaste-in-mouth-ism that’s code for You Have Fiiive Minutes.
“I’m up! I’m up, I’m up, I’m up!”
My hair is standing on ends, my mouth feels gross and my face looks like death. I’m ready y’all! Kidding. Sort of. I still need to throw on a bra.
When you only have 2 minutes to throw on a bra and humanize your face #blogher15 #BBNYC Click To Tweet
And make myself look human. “From dead to alive in 2 minutes, Ann, I promise!”
Moisturizer, a brightener concealer pen, some Mistura 6-in1 Beauty Solution, and mascara. That’s it. That’s all. Boom. Miracle Face.
Except I discovered a new secret while browsing the cosmetics section at the superstore. Garnier 5 second blur Skin Renew.
Tried it, loved it, brought it home to play with and adore (as I go on singing the hippopotamus song).
Loved it so much I tried to blot it on some pictures thinking it would be easier than Photoshop. I didn’t really. You know that right? Right? Come on, I’m not THAT dense! 🙂
So here’s the thing: I found a shit-ton of bad reviews saying it didn’t blur crap. People! YES, its a super cream, but it also has LIGHT REFLECTORS. The ‘blurring’ happens when exposed to light – your face looks airbrushed, and the effect changes slightly based on lighting.
The 5 second blur in action!
Before I put it on: red splotchy skin, dark spots, and more than a few ‘laugh lines’.
After? Gone! Look at the 3 different light sources – when the light hits my forehead it looks airbrushed! In the middle image, you can barely tell there are freckles there! Love it. For the record, I’m not wearing any makeup in these before and after shots. Just my own mug with some moisturizer and the 5 second blur.
The 2 Minute Miracle Face
Want your own miracle face? Need to make a great 1st impression early in the morning? Doesn’t fail, you WILL look gorgeous. Add some champagne cream eye shadow (Lise Watier has a nice one), a touch of liner in the lash line and an extra coat of mascara to switch from day to night. You’re welcome 😉

Garnier’s 5-sec blur, Caryl Baker Visage Mineral Brights Concealer Pen, Mistura mascara, and lip gloss were used to achieve this look.
I can actually see differences under different lighting. I wonder if people know clearly what the purpose of the product is.
The reviews / comments I saw shocked me to be honest – ‘I looked in the mirror and nothing’. I guess it pays to read the package 😉
Wow, that stuff totally works!! I need to get my hands on some of that.
They have it at loblaws / superstore for $20 or so 🙂 That’s where I found it
I need to try this because I have red blotchy skin in the morning. It drives me crazy!
Same here! I barely put on any moisturizer cause it usually makes it worse. 🙂 This, however – I was totally impressed!
This Garnier 5sec Blur looks like a great product! I can see a major difference in your after pictures.
thanks!
I need this stuff! It’s so hard for me to get my skin in order. Your skin looks amazing, though!
Thanks jenn! I guess even after all these years….. noxema girls still get noticed? LOL 🙂
You look really refreshed. I could use this any day of the week, especially once school gets back in season. I need to fix myself for the drive-up.
I’m the champion of the pyjama drive-up. I have 3 in 3 different schools / daycare, and I don’t have time to get ready before I leave. I come back home and great dressed etc before going to clients
Wow, what a difference! I am allergic to just about all beauty products (even shampoo) so I am stuck au-naturale, but I know a lot of others who will love this.
Allergies aren’t fun! Have you tried Arbonne? I’ve heard great things (their baby line is awesome) and their products are all natural / vegan 🙂
Wow that looks pretty awesome! I am going to have to give this a try because I am having serious issues with splotchyness lately!
I was skeptical – I have the same issue! but I was amazed by the results. I’m not a fan of face products, so to say this that is huge for me 😉
So cool that just a little change can make a big difference. I really want to go to BlogHer sometime!
blogher is awesome! you should try to make it out, even if just once 🙂
It brightened your face so much, beautiful 🙂
thank you!
Wow, that worked really well! I need to get some for when I have to take blog photos.
Yes!
Amazing, I can totally see the difference. I have 2 minutes so I will def try this out =)
But above all the smile wins every time. More smiling power to you.
I’m not sure I know what I’m looking at or looking for. But I can see how light reflectors in the cream would help take a better picture. I think you look beautiful in all pictures however I wouldn’t be able to tell which ones you used it with and which you didn’t.
Very pretty! I love the nice rosy color it gave your face.
That looks like it works great! Where can you find it at?
I found it at Loblaws / superstore. I’m guessing your local drugmart or superstore will have it 🙂
There are major differences in the changes of light! I hope you have w great time at BlogHer!
How fun! I’ll have to give it a try. With a toddler I need some “freshening” up of my face in the mornings
I can see the difference with the different lighting too. I could definitely use something like this since I have to put on my makeup in a rush too!
Oh boy, I could sure use some miracle face on occasion too. I’ll be at BlogHer so I’m probably needing it then as well.
Wow! This looks like a great product. I always looked younger than I was until a couple of years ago. Now too much stress has been showing on my face.
Looks awesome! I could definitely use some of this!
Wow what a different between the two photos! I’m impressed!
Looks like some great makeup to me. I hate that I can’t go to Blogher this year, but I’m definitely going in April. Thanks for this review it looks awesome.
I can for sure see the difference. It looks like it works great. I need to get some for my aging face. Thanks for the inforamtion.
I can definitely see the difference. Have fun at blogher. One day I shall go!
Looks like a great difference. Thanks for sharing. I could use this.
That’s funny I use a champagne colored eye shadow. Great pictures to drive home your points.
I wonder if it works on cheetahs
I’d like to give it a try. A miracle face could come in handy at times, that’s for sure. Hurrah to you for making it to Blogher!
Wow what a huge difference! Your skin looks great!
Wow! great job 🙂 The two minute miracle works. You only used a few products and yes I can the difference.
This stuff is awesome and totally works! I really need to get my hands on some of this. Thanks for telling us about it!
Looks Amazing! I’ve always wanted to check out a blogher to meet other bloggers, cant wait to hear how it goes.
I totally can see a difference, sign me up! I will HAVE to try that on my 48 year old skin.
Very cool! You can totally see the difference under different lighting. Sounds like a great cream.
this product looks great on you and of course it sounds superb !! you can see the difference in lighting.. thanks for posting this..
You can really see a difference but I wonder if it’s the lighting I’m not sure. Great images so the cream works good to know
I need this to get rid of my red blotchy spots and to brighten up some. Your after pics look great!
So jealous! I’m not going to BlogHer this year. Hope you have loads of fun!
I hope you have a wonderful time. I have not been but it sounds like loads of fun!
Pretty! I would love to try it, too!