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I have a balm, its awesome, but you really have to break the seal to get the payoff. The top layer is like a clear wax seal and you have to get down to the product.
I am hoping makeup reviewers start to do some research on products before reviewing. It would be nice if they learned how to use the products before actually reviewing them. I had to stop watching when she just swirled her finger around the Miracle Balm and tried to swatch. Bobbi's instructions on breaking the seal have been out for over a year already. How can I watch a reviewer comment on something I actually know more about than they do?
@@danielled5883 yeah that's why I don't think a 1st impression should be a review. Very few people actually use a product more than once then give their review. Like what? You can't tell me how the product truly works from using it one time in one way.
I love Miracle Balm (break the seal). Nice natural and enlivened look. Don’t put it OVER powder. I put it on and add just a touch of translucent powder to set. No tacky feel. And when I took it off-Surpise! My face looked and felt the softest in my life!! Better than any moisturizer. Wanted to wear some Miracle Balm to sleep to get that wonderful bright softness!! This is a product you have to play with which is half the fun.
I must say I am a big fan of all things Jones Road - especially the Miracle Balm! But, I am a very natural 61 year old gal with dry skin. I find the products make my skin look quite youthful & fresh. I have almost everything in this line and all of it is my daily go-to! Thank you for your review!!
As a mid-50s dry skin type, I love the WTF foundation. It’s the only foundation I’ve ever used that keeps my skin feeling hydrated throughout the entire day. All other traditional foundations, whether they have alcohol or not, make my skin feel like it’s going to crack and break after 4 hours. This is a miracle product for me. I agree with your evaluation of all the products you tested. Excellent review! The mascara is also incredible!
I’m 72, with dreadfully dry skin, so I love WTF. I plan to wear this 90% of time, with Chanel No 1 the other 10% for very special occasions. I’ve also ordered the face pencil for dark spots and around my nose, the oil stick for touch ups under the eyes during the day, and the lip tint. I’m also looking forward to ordering some eyeshadows. Of all the several influencers I’ve listened to discussing WTF, yours is the most reasonable. I especially appreciate your nod to those of us who have mature, dry skin. I trust your reviews, and your obv very kind heart.
I was really glad to see you do this because I’m interested in the Jones Road line. I’ll have to think about it after watching your review. I haven’t been here for a while and I forgot how articulate you are and how thoroughly you review things so I appreciate that. I’ll be back.😊👍🏼
You're spot on for me with the foundation. I have dry, mature, textured skin and I absolutely love this foundation. It leaves my skin so soft at the end of the day and it wears really well on me. :) thanks for the review!
Thanks for your honest review, Lisa. Whether you like a product or not, you’re always kind and balanced, unlike some of your peers who seem biased and/or bent on reviewing products in a manner just to get clicks.
@@lisajmakeup you have to break the seal on the balm. Bobbi Brown talks about how you push hard into it for the first time to break the seal and then you get tons of color pay off.
You have to really push down and make an indentation in the balm for it to "open" and give you product; there is actually a nice amount of color if you get into the balm .
Lisa, thanks for reviewing this line! I took advantage of their Personal Recommendation Stylist, uploading a photo took in great light that they then reviewed. (I am 51, fair that tans with some creepiness.) The items I purchased following their advice was the balm, 3 concealer sticks, the lip & cheek and 1 eye shadow. (Prior to recent release of foundation). Summation: I do not like face sticks, finding them waxy & dry causing my skin to pull when applying. The shadow was nice, good saturation and stay. The cheek & lip, again, I found dry and waxy however I was using finger tips to blend so I will try your brush application next time. However, the balm…. I agree, little color, but, I use this product as a cheek highlight as you did and if I had a dollar for every time I am complimented when I use it I’d be rich lol… something about it on perhaps (Ahh emm🤔😉) older skin, it just brings a light! There’s my brief review, again thank you for this & All you do for us out here! 💗
The sticks are AWESOME with the foundation. My daughter's friends all ask me what makeup I wear because I look so young and healthy. I'm 35, but they all say I look like a teenager. Lol
Rahmi, not sure if you've heard this by now, but you're supposed to push your finger into the balm to break the seal (the top layer) of the balm. Then you'll get to the pigmented product - there's much more color under there! Hope you're still enjoying it :)
I have the Miracle Balm in 2 colors. You have to break the seal to get more color. I love the shadows! The Hippie Stick is amazing everywhere, and the mascara is fabulous!!!!
I just wore it today for the first time. I look amazing. You just have to use less of it if you have areas that are more oily on your face. And I bought a setting powder to layer lightly on top. This product is worth it, it only took 15 minutes to look beautiful. It asked me several questions to fine-tune my African-American skin. Best Mascara!!
Lisa, thanks for reviewing @jonesroadbeauty. I have been using their products for awhile and several are part of my daily routine. I’m 64 with normal/sometimes dry skin. I’m retired, most days I’m playing golf, working out or running errands. I just want a little help from makeup to look healthy. Face Pencils: been using them for awhile and was surprised when I started reaching for them every day, even as my under eye concealer. Very easy to travel with as well. Miracle Balm: The first time you have to push hard in the middle to break the seal in order to get the product/color. I play around with it depending on what my skin needs. Some days I just use Au Natural with the pencils and a little Dusty Rose on my cheeks. Use the Bronze balm to reduce redness and warm up my complexion. When using regular foundation and powder, I pat Miracle Balm on top if my skin looks a little dry. Mascara: You MUST try the mascara. It is the best. My right eyelashes have never stay curled, but they do with the JR mascara. Also, the mascara doesn’t rub off on my slightly hooded lid like other mascaras. It is easy to remove with cleansing oil. WTF: just received this last week and I’m loving it. Gives my skin a nice healthy finish. It doesn’t rub off on a face mask! I’ve never had to stir WTF. I like the cheek/lip stick, powder eyeshadow and eye liner. The Sparkle Wash is is too glittery for me. I only used it on NYE. Try the Just a Sec eye pots. Sometimes I just use a swipe on Linen or Topaz with my finger on an easy makeup day. I like the Cool Gloss in Pink Gold Shimmer. It looks great on top of BK Beauty Acceptance lipstick😉. I encourage you to play around with her clean products a bit more.
I wholeheartedly agree with your reviews. I would love the foundation and balm if they weren’t so tacky. They go on great and leave a nice dewy look but don’t wear well throughout the day. Can’t wait to try the eye shadow in patina.
I really really wanted to love this line! Got my WTF, miracle balm, face pencils and the color stick two days ago and couldn’t wait to try it. I am 65, I have dry skin and very few wrinkles for my age. That being said…after two days of wearing these products, I couldn’t wait to wash them off my face this evening! These products are soooo emollient, and the finish is very sticky. It left me wanting to use powder to set things…my face was so shiny! I like dewy but this is more than dewy. The smell is another problem…I just couldn’t get used to it. It didn’t smell like eucalyptus or anything spa like. It smells somewhat like petroleum to me and when my husband smelled it he said the same. This makeup does not cover flaws, so you pretty much have to have skin that is bone dry and flawless. That is a pretty small group to market to in my opinion. Sending mine back, I’ll stick with Bobbie Brown as I love that line.
I did try Jones Road MB and had the same feelings as you... I am 73, so I have mature skin, and with or without foundation, I found it tacky, so much so that I have to add a finishing powder to keep my hair from sticking to my face. I do love The Best Eyeshadow, it is very flattering and nice on my sensitive eyelids. I wish I had seen your review before purchasing the MB. :) Lovely review...I am a new subscriber.
Hey Lisa! I have been waiting for your review on Jones Road! Bobbi Brown has been a huge influence on how I started wearing my makeup years ago, I love her less is more take on applying makeup so I feel like her new line isn’t for people who want full coverage or full face look of makeup. I am pretty sure you have to break the seal on the Miracle Balm by pressing fairly hard to break the top seal, I think it would look good in a darker shade or the bronze shade. I appreciate your honest review and am trying to decide which products I will be ordering.
I love Bobbi Brown, period. She was the first high end foundation I ever splurged on and honestly always go back after trying other ones (Too Faced BTW, Estée Lauder (the discontinued water weight was nice), Armani Luminous Silk, anything NARS (except tinted moisturizer), Laura Mercier, Kosas (oil), IT CC cream - and more - all feel heavy (literally pull the sides of my mouth down) or dry on me, and I can get oily in places so I’m not strictly dry). My holy grail was Urban Decay Naked Skin weightless original foundation that was discontinued (boooo) but now Bobbi Brown serum foundation can’t be beat in my book - I’ve seen oilier people in humid climates say it sits on the skin, but in my dry Colorado climate it sinks in and actually looks less like foundation at the end of the day than the BB Skin foundation. Also love the BB stick foundation. I’m sad she left the company because I feel some limited edition items are lesser quality (biggest example are eyeshadow palettes - I can’t toss them because they will never come back and some of the colors are just so beautiful and unique, but natural - I have one that “expired in 2019 that performs better and is softer than a newer 5 pan palette Stonewashed Nudes palette - still good but not as soft and blendable in my opinion). I only wear BB lipsticks because even CT pillow talk looks muddy on me and nobody does nudes like BB. I really wish they’d bring back 10 year old chocolate brown eyeshadow palettes!
Used what the foundation this morning and was so pleased with how it looked and felt. Didn’t last all day but I will use it again. Love the magic hour miracle balm too
You have such perfect skin to begin with so I honestly can’t tell a difference between your beautiful skin and after the foundation so I’m thinking anybody that doesn’t have a beautiful clear complexion is not going to benefit from this. I was so looking forward to trying this but with that gross separation and the fact that it doesn’t look like it has any coverage at all makes it a no for me. I don’t like heavy foundation but I do want some coverage! You are absolutely stunning! The fact that the Color range is not very large and the shades don’t tell you whether they’re cool or warm and you can’t purchase it in person makes it another tough choice. I think I’ll just stick with Armani Luminous Silk! Anyone with mature skin will absolutely love this foundation and search for their discount or sign up for their emails because I always purchase anything from Armani beauty with 35 to 40% off. They are always having a sale and like I said the luminous silk is amazing for a light to medium coverage and fabric stretch foundation (I think it’s called) is amazing for a fuller coverage… Medium to full coverage depending on how much you use, but they lay beautifully on the skin and keep your skin moisturized all day!
i am obsessed with the miracle balms! i personally like a low makeup look and prefer them on my skin with no foundation on. they are my go too every day product to help give me a glow. I own 6 of them and rotate colors. I also love the lip gloss in peony. it is my everyday color! I have combination to slightly dry skin and they work well on me!
The balm I have and like. You have to "break the seal" and push your finger into it to get to the color. I don't love the slightly sticky feeling but I love the color and shimmer payoff.
Ditto! You have to press your finger down hard enough to dig a hole and then use what’s under the seal. The balm will actually give you a similar color payoff if you press your finger in hard to cause the product to eke out around your finger.
I love the colors of the eye products and they look great on you! I'm glad to see a review where the makeup is not being slathered on for exaggeration. It might be worth a look for me.
for me, trying to buy foundation over the internet is really risky and the Jones Road colors recommended to me dont look at all like anything I would choose. And it is WAY too expensive for me to just take a chance sight unseen.
I was a big Bobbi Brown fan when she owned that brand. I have now purchased most of the Jones Road products and like them. She is definitely a big proponent of a natural beauty look and does not normally creat heavy products. I am in my 40s and the products work well in my skin. It is to bad you did not review the mascara, it is great.
As someone who has very dry skin, WTF foundation is amazing and it will not be tacky on those of us with dry skin. I use the pencils for concealers and on top of my eyes and to really cover sun damage brown spots. I put it on top after I use the foundation--Porcelain and pencils in 1 and 2. The Miracle Balm is nice to add some color--I agree with the sparkle wash--I use both the cream eye shadow and the powder eye shadow and both are lovely. I have always had very sensitive skin and allergic to alot of things--I used to be able to wear purple eye shadow but it now causes horrific eye swelling--so far I can wear any of Jones Road eye shadow w/o issue and the sparkles have allowed me to be playful again w/ make up. That playfulness went away if eye shadow had red dye.
I just bought the dusty rose bronzer. I haven't got it yet but I'm so excited. So ingenious with all the tan, brown bronzers out there to have a rosey brown one for those of us that can't wear bronzers without them turning orangey or yellowy! She's also OG and rarely gets her 🎉
I got the balm in Flushed and it definitely has more pigment than the one you got....really like it. Love the blush as well. That eye shadow is so pretty, will have to try that.
I have tried all of the same products as well as others. I am 51 with normal to dry skin. I wanted to love it, but I don’t reach for it and I won’t repurchase. I really wanted to love the balm, but I really dislike the scent and feel on the skin. I really tried!!
I was wondering if you would like the balm better if you break the seal. I would love if you would try it again and let us know. It looks like a really pretty color in the jar.
I have been a Bobbi Brown fan going way back. I appreciate your review as this cosmetics line of hers often lands in my Instagram ads. Like you, I am not a fan of makeup I can feel on my face. However, I also don’t like makeup with fragrance and prefer unscented.
I’d prefer foundations in tube to squeeze out or bottles with a pump for two reasons: 1) You can shake them up to blend the ingredients, 2) I loathe dipping my hands into jars. To me it’s not hygienic (no matter that it has preservatives to combat bacteria) and jars are messy, especially to travel with.
Hello my friend Lisa, great review. Thank you 😊 for saving me from purchasing this balm. I have combination skin, & prefer my skin tint/foundation not to be sticky. Like you said, it sounds perfect for dry skin & the no makeup makeup look. I too prefer more coverage & more color from a blush. I really liked the Patina eyeshadow on you. You look gorgeous 😍. Cheers 😉🌷
Thank you for the review! The foundation looks really interesting texture-wise and your eyes look beautiful. Love the patina color. Not sure I am really interested in the rest of the products. I have been curious about this line so I really appreciate your honesty.
Thank you for your very thoughtful and honest review! I have been thinking about purchasing some of these products, but your information has helped me to understand that Jones Road probably won’t work for me at this time.😊
Hi Friend! I love your reviews and always look forward to them. This is my first time weighing in with a comment. I purchased The Best Pencil, two of the face pencils, and the Miracle Balm in Dusty Rose a few months ago. I whole heartedly agree with your review. I am not using the face pencils because I don’t feel they provide great coverage and the brown eye pencil is fine, but basic. I think the Miracle Balm works as a subtle highlighter on a no makeup day, but on my fair, mature skin It doesn’t offer enough benefits for me to repurchase. I wanted to like the products because I am such a Bobbi Brown fan and I bought them to support her latest venture. I admire her for creating a new, clean beauty line and I hope that as the brand evolves there will be products that might work for me.
I love the WTF. I’m 57 and I just use it with a little concealer (and eye makeup etc if I’m going out) and it works so well for me. I hate full coverage though, and this reminds me of the Bobbi Brown Tinted SPF25 balm which got discontinued and so it’s a great replacement.
I am so glad you posted this! I worked for BB years ago and remember the tinted balm well and was wondering how they would compare. At the time, it was too light coverage for me but might work now. I do wish it was a wee bit more. Thank you!
@@melindam6887 They are very close. I wonder if BB, the brand, discontinued it because BB herself wanted it for her new range and so didn’t want anything similar in BB - if that makes sense. Similar smell (which I love) and makes my skin look better without covering it. I remember seeing Lisa Eldridge use the old balm on a woman of 60 or so and said she always used it in nature skin. Works for me at any rate. Don’t need moisturiser underneath - just sunscreen for me as I think the ba had spf25 and this doesn’t. Not full coverage at all but neither was the balm.
I enjoyed seeing all the other products and your opinion. I didn't realize there were more options than the make up itself. You're the first I've seen so far that showed us the other items. When you had to stir it I was done. Lol Thank you, Lisa.
I really use minimal makeup. I do love the Miracle Balm. I don't use a foundation. So I use the Miracle Balm directly on the skin. I have all colors (I think). I layer them and do use them on the eyes, lips, and face. I agree it is a bit tacky and also depends on how you apply it. But, my face has never, ever been so soft and I give all the credit to the Miracle Balm. The lip tint is also very nice. The only Jones Road product I have used that I don't love is the lip gloss.
It's makeup for grownups. All foundations out these days are for oily 20 year olds, even brands that are usually not geared toward oily 20 year olds, like Chanel. Matte, matte, matte, powdery, dry, crunchy, wrinkle-creating, aging. This is very dewy, wet, and oily. If you ARE an oily 20 year old (first, I'm jealous), this isn't going to appeal to you, but if you need oil on your skin, if you need a dewy finish, if you want to fill in lines, this is for you. It's youth in a jar. The only thing I don't like is the smell. If you're unsure about colors, I already knew her products are darker and yellower than other brands. I'm a light neutral (shell in Hourglass) and her Porcelain is a perfect match. If you're truly fair, she doesn't have a color for you, at least not now.
With the Balm, you are supposed to stick your finger straight down in the middle to break the seal and then apply from there versus off of the top. I disliked that because it made it less pretty ;-). and I still, I found the balm to be a bit heavy.
Thanks for your review on this line! Could you try the foundation with a finger application and let us know if there’s a difference? It seems like it would melt more into the skin with the warmth of your fingers. And like others mentioned, you have to “break the seal” of the miracle balm to activate the color more, though it is meant to be a sheer product.
Yes, I think the foundation would blend well with fingers. I found them to be consistent with how they are marketed, sheer and natural... for me the textures felt a bit too sticky. Even if I got more color from the balm, I prefer a lighter feel on my skin
I tried the base products out like this and am liking the results so far: dotted the foundation on with my fingers and rubbed gently in, like a moisturizer. I even applied a little under my eyes. Then I went in with the face pencils under my eye and any area that needed more coverage. The result was like my skin but better. I didn’t use a primer underneath and so far so good. If I touch my face I can still feel the moisture, but I have combo-dehydrated skin, so I know by the end of the day, my skin will absorb most of it.
I had not been to a makeup counter since Covid and decided to treat myself. The Au Natural balm feels so good on my 64 yr old skin. It doesn't seem tacky at all. I live in a dry climate with no humidity so that might make a bit of a difference. This gives me an idea of some colors and products I would love to try.I do wish I had gone straight for a toned balm but ordered a Magic Hour to see what I end up with. I wish they showed more of the colors on more models but oh well. Thanks for all the product reviews! Now how to pay for them!?!
If you haven’t tried it, I think you might like Charlotte Tilbury’s Eyes to Mesmerize in the color Champagne in place of the sparkle shadow that didn’t apply evenly. It doesn’t have any big pieces of sparkle, it’s a perfectly whipped wonder that leaves the nicest shimmer-just a wash during the day-or is buildable for eye-catching sparkle in the evening. It blends well with other shadows, too. Just a thought! 🙂
On the miracle bomb, which is what I'm curious about, on their website it says to press down hard in the middle until you 'break' the filmy seal. That's supposed to release the color.
I knew You had NOT broke the Seal, when You dug your fingernail into the Product Miracle Balm… I Enjoyed Your Opinion. But Lisa, You Enjoy a Full Coverage, w/Heavier color. Yet, You look good, w/less Make-Up!! Thank You 🙏🏼 for applying the Makeup. I Enjoyed watching your application of the different kinds You choose for Yourself… Interesting!!! 😊
hi, i have dry skin and from India - i picked this balm and did not know how to use it before or after foundation - your video was helpful and the balm can be used in so many ways , thanks
using the balm you have to break the seal first then rub it on hand to warm it up (gets the color working) ... Bobbi has a video on her site showing you everything to do and how to wear it
I tried the balm and didn’t like the tacky sticky texture. The eye pencils are too dry for my 68 year old dryer skin. The shadow intrigued me though and I might try that. I have hooded eyes so I can’t put it on the corner and have it show up due to me having so little mobile lid to be seen. My skin Doc suggested botox to lift my brows and lids. Will try that maybe.
Tiny amount of coconut oil makes the balm spread easily, instead of tugging on the skin, or patting down. It still has to melt. I guess one could use moisturizer, this is what worked for me, without any foundation.
I got the foundation and had to powder it as it was oily upon first application. By thr time I got to the car everything was an oily mess. I tried applying it with a brush, sponge, and fingers with no luck. Within an hour I no longer had any makeup on at all. I have normal skin and take good care of it, really tried to like it, but nope.
If you watch Bobbi Browns video on the Jones Road balms...she explains how to use them and what they are supposed to look like on your face. Bobbi also explains that you have to break the seal on the bones to be able to get the product on your finger.
I'm wondering how I know how to use the products but the reviewer hasn't researched it enough to know how to use them? Seems like an unfair review to me...
I’m seeing a lot of comments about breaking the seal on the miracle balm and amazingly I knew that. What I DON’T get is exactly how to use it. Couldn’t I use a shade for foundation? Could I use one as foundation and another color for bronzer and another color for blush? I thought it’s BB’s favorite product and I just don’t get it. I’m a MAC NC 25.
It's sheer, so not meant for use as a foundation. It can be used as an all-over tint, as a bronzer, blush, or highlight - just a little color, though more color than you can see in this video because she didn't break the seal, like you said. Other reviewers use the balm and show how you can use it, so just watch a few more vids :)
What color foundation did you use? I'm having a hard time finding what the porcelain color looks like on truly fair skin... I'm - like - paper white, so if you can do a color swatch compilation of the Jones Road WTFoundation, especially the Porcelain color on someone with super-pale skin.
Great review. You have to break the seal on that miracle balm and that color will be gorgeous on you. I feel like they should print “break the seal” on the packaging since it’s not intuitive. My favorite products are the miracle balms, shadows, lip gloss and mascara. Thank you for sharing!
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Yep, I figured that out!! Thanks for the warning!
I have a balm, its awesome, but you really have to break the seal to get the payoff. The top layer is like a clear wax seal and you have to get down to the product.
I am hoping makeup reviewers start to do some research on products before reviewing. It would be nice if they learned how to use the products before actually reviewing them. I had to stop watching when she just swirled her finger around the Miracle Balm and tried to swatch. Bobbi's instructions on breaking the seal have been out for over a year already. How can I watch a reviewer comment on something I actually know more about than they do?
@@danielled5883 yeah that's why I don't think a 1st impression should be a review. Very few people actually use a product more than once then give their review. Like what? You can't tell me how the product truly works from using it one time in one way.
It says on the website to break the seal
I love Miracle Balm (break the seal). Nice natural and enlivened look. Don’t put it OVER powder. I put it on and add just a touch of translucent powder to set. No tacky feel.
And when I took it off-Surpise! My face looked and felt the softest in my life!! Better than any moisturizer. Wanted to wear some Miracle Balm to sleep to get that wonderful bright softness!!
This is a product you have to play with which is half the fun.
@@danielled5883 everybody screaming break the seal that product is not at all sheer
I must say I am a big fan of all things Jones Road - especially the Miracle Balm! But, I am a very natural 61 year old gal with dry skin. I find the products make my skin look quite youthful & fresh. I have almost everything in this line and all of it is my daily go-to! Thank you for your review!!
Good to know. I'm 55 but 12 years menopausal and want natural and safe ingredients. I'm considering Seint and have also used Beautycounter and L'Bri.
I like that you are very diplomatic in your reviews. Even when it might not be for you, you still talk about the positives of a product.
As a mid-50s dry skin type, I love the WTF foundation. It’s the only foundation I’ve ever used that keeps my skin feeling hydrated throughout the entire day. All other traditional foundations, whether they have alcohol or not, make my skin feel like it’s going to crack and break after 4 hours. This is a miracle product for me. I agree with your evaluation of all the products you tested. Excellent review! The mascara is also incredible!
Thank you for sharing Erin! I need to try the mascara, everyone says its so good! I don't know why I didn't order it
@@lisajmakeup have you tried the balm again after breaking the seal?
I’m 72, with dreadfully dry skin, so I love WTF. I plan to wear this 90% of time, with Chanel No 1 the other 10% for very special occasions. I’ve also ordered the face pencil for dark spots and around my nose, the oil stick for touch ups under the eyes during the day, and the lip tint. I’m also looking forward to ordering some eyeshadows. Of all the several influencers I’ve listened to discussing WTF, yours is the most reasonable. I especially appreciate your nod to those of us who have mature, dry skin. I trust your reviews, and your obv very kind heart.
I was really glad to see you do this because I’m interested in the Jones Road line. I’ll have to think about it after watching your review. I haven’t been here for a while and I forgot how articulate you are and how thoroughly you review things so I appreciate that. I’ll be back.😊👍🏼
You're spot on for me with the foundation. I have dry, mature, textured skin and I absolutely love this foundation. It leaves my skin so soft at the end of the day and it wears really well on me. :) thanks for the review!
Thanks for your honest review, Lisa. Whether you like a product or not, you’re always kind and balanced, unlike some of your peers who seem biased and/or bent on reviewing products in a manner just to get clicks.
Thank you! :) I
@@lisajmakeup you have to break the seal on the balm. Bobbi Brown talks about how you push hard into it for the first time to break the seal and then you get tons of color pay off.
You have to really push down and make an indentation in the balm for it to "open" and give you product; there is actually a nice amount of color if you get into the balm .
I love the balm. You have to break the seal to use it. It really leaves a nice color and pretty highlight.
Lisa, thanks for reviewing this line! I took advantage of their Personal Recommendation Stylist, uploading a photo took in great light that they then reviewed. (I am 51, fair that tans with some creepiness.) The items I purchased following their advice was the balm, 3 concealer sticks, the lip & cheek and 1 eye shadow. (Prior to recent release of foundation). Summation: I do not like face sticks, finding them waxy & dry causing my skin to pull when applying. The shadow was nice, good saturation and stay. The cheek & lip, again, I found dry and waxy however I was using finger tips to blend so I will try your brush application next time. However, the balm…. I agree, little color, but, I use this product as a cheek highlight as you did and if I had a dollar for every time I am complimented when I use it I’d be rich lol… something about it on perhaps (Ahh emm🤔😉) older skin, it just brings a light! There’s my brief review, again thank you for this & All you do for us out here! 💗
The sticks are AWESOME with the foundation. My daughter's friends all ask me what makeup I wear because I look so young and healthy. I'm 35, but they all say I look like a teenager. Lol
Rahmi, not sure if you've heard this by now, but you're supposed to push your finger into the balm to break the seal (the top layer) of the balm. Then you'll get to the pigmented product - there's much more color under there! Hope you're still enjoying it :)
I have the Miracle Balm in 2 colors. You have to break the seal to get more color. I love the shadows! The Hippie Stick is amazing everywhere, and the mascara is fabulous!!!!
I just wore it today for the first time. I look amazing. You just have to use less of it if you have areas that are more oily on your face. And I bought a setting powder to layer lightly on top. This product is worth it, it only took 15 minutes to look beautiful. It asked me several questions to fine-tune my African-American skin. Best Mascara!!
Lisa, thanks for reviewing @jonesroadbeauty. I have been using their products for awhile and several are part of my daily routine. I’m 64 with normal/sometimes dry skin. I’m retired, most days I’m playing golf, working out or running errands. I just want a little help from makeup to look healthy.
Face Pencils: been using them for awhile and was surprised when I started reaching for them every day, even as my under eye concealer. Very easy to travel with as well.
Miracle Balm: The first time you have to push hard in the middle to break the seal in order to get the product/color. I play around with it depending on what my skin needs. Some days I just use Au Natural with the pencils and a little Dusty Rose on my cheeks. Use the Bronze balm to reduce redness and warm up my complexion. When using regular foundation and powder, I pat Miracle Balm on top if my skin looks a little dry. Mascara: You MUST try the mascara. It is the best. My right eyelashes have never stay curled, but they do with the JR mascara. Also, the mascara doesn’t rub off on my slightly hooded lid like other mascaras. It is easy to remove with cleansing oil.
WTF: just received this last week and I’m loving it. Gives my skin a nice healthy finish. It doesn’t rub off on a face mask! I’ve never had to stir WTF.
I like the cheek/lip stick, powder eyeshadow and eye liner. The Sparkle Wash is is too glittery for me. I only used it on NYE.
Try the Just a Sec eye pots. Sometimes I just use a swipe on Linen or Topaz with my finger on an easy makeup day.
I like the Cool Gloss in Pink Gold Shimmer. It looks great on top of BK Beauty Acceptance lipstick😉.
I encourage you to play around with her clean products a bit more.
I wholeheartedly agree with your reviews. I would love the foundation and balm if they weren’t so tacky. They go on great and leave a nice dewy look but don’t wear well throughout the day. Can’t wait to try the eye shadow in patina.
I really really wanted to love this line! Got my WTF, miracle balm, face pencils and the color stick two days ago and couldn’t wait to try it. I am 65, I have dry skin and very few wrinkles for my age. That being said…after two days of wearing these products, I couldn’t wait to wash them off my face this evening! These products are soooo emollient, and the finish is very sticky. It left me wanting to use powder to set things…my face was so shiny! I like dewy but this is more than dewy. The smell is another problem…I just couldn’t get used to it. It didn’t smell like eucalyptus or anything spa like. It smells somewhat like petroleum to me and when my husband smelled it he said the same. This makeup does not cover flaws, so you pretty much have to have skin that is bone dry and flawless. That is a pretty small group to market to in my opinion. Sending mine back, I’ll stick with Bobbie Brown as I love that line.
I had the same experience - so annoying and disappointing!
I did try Jones Road MB and had the same feelings as you... I am 73, so I have mature skin, and with or without foundation, I found it tacky, so much so that I have to add a finishing powder to keep my hair from sticking to my face. I do love The Best Eyeshadow, it is very flattering and nice on my sensitive eyelids. I wish I had seen your review before purchasing the MB. :) Lovely review...I am a new subscriber.
The Loreal Balm doesn't separate and goes on so nicely.
Hey Lisa! I have been waiting for your review on Jones Road! Bobbi Brown has been a huge influence on how I started wearing my makeup years ago, I love her less is more take on applying makeup so I feel like her new line isn’t for people who want full coverage or full face look of makeup. I am pretty sure you have to break the seal on the Miracle Balm by pressing fairly hard to break the top seal, I think it would look good in a darker shade or the bronze shade. I appreciate your honest review and am trying to decide which products I will be ordering.
I love Bobbi Brown, period. She was the first high end foundation I ever splurged on and honestly always go back after trying other ones (Too Faced BTW, Estée Lauder (the discontinued water weight was nice), Armani Luminous Silk, anything NARS (except tinted moisturizer), Laura Mercier, Kosas (oil), IT CC cream - and more - all feel heavy (literally pull the sides of my mouth down) or dry on me, and I can get oily in places so I’m not strictly dry). My holy grail was Urban Decay Naked Skin weightless original foundation that was discontinued (boooo) but now Bobbi Brown serum foundation can’t be beat in my book - I’ve seen oilier people in humid climates say it sits on the skin, but in my dry Colorado climate it sinks in and actually looks less like foundation at the end of the day than the BB Skin foundation. Also love the BB stick foundation. I’m sad she left the company because I feel some limited edition items are lesser quality (biggest example are eyeshadow palettes - I can’t toss them because they will never come back and some of the colors are just so beautiful and unique, but natural - I have one that “expired in 2019 that performs better and is softer than a newer 5 pan palette Stonewashed Nudes palette - still good but not as soft and blendable in my opinion). I only wear BB lipsticks because even CT pillow talk looks muddy on me and nobody does nudes like BB. I really wish they’d bring back 10 year old chocolate brown eyeshadow palettes!
Just placed an order for 6 products and I'm already eyeing several more. This is right up my allet. The no makeup look is perfec for me.
Used what the foundation this morning and was so pleased with how it looked and felt. Didn’t last all day but I will use it again. Love the magic hour miracle balm too
This line would be perfect for a vacation when you want to look good but not 'made up'. Super excited to try it!
Thank you for the demo of these products. It was informative 👍
You have such perfect skin to begin with so I honestly can’t tell a difference between your beautiful skin and after the foundation so I’m thinking anybody that doesn’t have a beautiful clear complexion is not going to benefit from this. I was so looking forward to trying this but with that gross separation and the fact that it doesn’t look like it has any coverage at all makes it a no for me. I don’t like heavy foundation but I do want some coverage! You are absolutely stunning! The fact that the Color range is not very large and the shades don’t tell you whether they’re cool or warm and you can’t purchase it in person makes it another tough choice. I think I’ll just stick with Armani Luminous Silk! Anyone with mature skin will absolutely love this foundation and search for their discount or sign up for their emails because I always purchase anything from Armani beauty with 35 to 40% off. They are always having a sale and like I said the luminous silk is amazing for a light to medium coverage and fabric stretch foundation (I think it’s called) is amazing for a fuller coverage… Medium to full coverage depending on how much you use, but they lay beautifully on the skin and keep your skin moisturized all day!
Having to stir a foundation before each use might come across as "rustic", but to me it translates as botched stability testing.
They may not use any typical stability ingredients since they are credo
Stir? Why not shake it?
If you’re not used to ‘clean’ beauty then I understand why you’d think that
i am obsessed with the miracle balms! i personally like a low makeup look and prefer them on my skin with no foundation on. they are my go too every day product to help give me a glow. I own 6 of them and rotate colors. I also love the lip gloss in peony. it is my everyday color! I have combination to slightly dry skin and they work well on me!
I’m hoping it can be like Glossier Skin Tint but better :)
I really appreciate your review of Jones Road. I will be buying the Patina eyeshadow for sure.
The balm I have and like. You have to "break the seal" and push your finger into it to get to the color. I don't love the slightly sticky feeling but I love the color and shimmer payoff.
I absolutely appreciate your level of attention to detail. Thank you.
I love how. thorough you are with each product. You really gave good information to make better informed decisions. Thank you!
Ditto! You have to press your finger down hard enough to dig a hole and then use what’s under the seal. The balm will actually give you a similar color payoff if you press your finger in hard to cause the product to eke out around your finger.
Bobbi says you have to break the seal on the Miracle Balm. I have it in every color. It's lovely.
I love the colors of the eye products and they look great on you!
I'm glad to see a review where the makeup is not being slathered on for exaggeration. It might be worth a look for me.
Thank you Chandra!
I love the colors you’ve chosen…they suit you so well.
for me, trying to buy foundation over the internet is really risky and the Jones Road colors recommended to me dont look at all like anything I would choose. And it is WAY too expensive for me to just take a chance sight unseen.
I was a big Bobbi Brown fan when she owned that brand. I have now purchased most of the Jones Road products and like them. She is definitely a big proponent of a natural beauty look and does not normally creat heavy products. I am in my 40s and the products work well in my skin. It is to bad you did not review the mascara, it is great.
Thanks for sharing Heather! I should have ordered the mascara! I saw it had great reviews.
I have watched Bobbi brown using the balm and I was confused on why I would want to use it. After watching you use it I am still confused.
As someone who has very dry skin, WTF foundation is amazing and it will not be tacky on those of us with dry skin. I use the pencils for concealers and on top of my eyes and to really cover sun damage brown spots. I put it on top after I use the foundation--Porcelain and pencils in 1 and 2. The Miracle Balm is nice to add some color--I agree with the sparkle wash--I use both the cream eye shadow and the powder eye shadow and both are lovely. I have always had very sensitive skin and allergic to alot of things--I used to be able to wear purple eye shadow but it now causes horrific eye swelling--so far I can wear any of Jones Road eye shadow w/o issue and the sparkles have allowed me to be playful again w/ make up. That playfulness went away if eye shadow had red dye.
I just bought the dusty rose bronzer. I haven't got it yet but I'm so excited. So ingenious with all the tan, brown bronzers out there to have a rosey brown one for those of us that can't wear bronzers without them turning orangey or yellowy! She's also OG and rarely gets her 🎉
I got the balm in Flushed and it definitely has more pigment than the one you got....really like it. Love the blush as well. That eye shadow is so pretty, will have to try that.
I have tried all of the same products as well as others. I am 51 with normal to dry skin. I wanted to love it, but I don’t reach for it and I won’t repurchase. I really wanted to love the balm, but I really dislike the scent and feel on the skin. I really tried!!
Thank you for your honest review, I ended up decluttering the Miracle Balm, the pencil is good, good idea for your bag. Thanks!
I've been waiting on THIS!
Oh the foundation is so pretty!
Thank you for keeping us company !
Hi Lisa, you need to press and break the seal of the balms to get the color.
I like that it’s a clean alternative and I’m anxious to try. I think it would be a great option for my mature skin. Thanks Lisa.
Hi Miss Lisa I ordered the Miracle Balm in dusty rose.Cant wait to get my new pkg in the mail.I plan on ordering the sparkle wash too.
I would love to see how you do your brows. How you shape them, color them etc.
I was wondering if you would like the balm better if you break the seal. I would love if you would try it again and let us know. It looks like a really pretty color in the jar.
I have been a Bobbi Brown fan going way back. I appreciate your review as this cosmetics line of hers often lands in my Instagram ads. Like you, I am not a fan of makeup I can feel on my face. However, I also don’t like makeup with fragrance and prefer unscented.
Great review Lisa, liked how comprehensive you were. Well done, very helpful👏. Thanks!💕
I’d prefer foundations in tube to squeeze out or bottles with a pump for two reasons: 1) You can shake them up to blend the ingredients, 2) I loathe dipping my hands into jars. To me it’s not hygienic (no matter that it has preservatives to combat bacteria) and jars are messy, especially to travel with.
Hello my friend Lisa, great review. Thank you 😊 for saving me from purchasing this balm. I have combination skin, & prefer my skin tint/foundation not to be sticky. Like you said, it sounds perfect for dry skin & the no makeup makeup look. I too prefer more coverage & more color from a blush. I really liked the Patina eyeshadow on you. You look gorgeous 😍. Cheers 😉🌷
I love the Jones Road blushes. My skin is 63-years-old. It really helps my skin. Love it!
Thank you for the review! The foundation looks really interesting texture-wise and your eyes look beautiful. Love the patina color. Not sure I am really interested in the rest of the products. I have been curious about this line so I really appreciate your honesty.
Thank you for your very thoughtful and honest review! I have been thinking about purchasing some of these products, but your information has helped me to understand that Jones Road probably won’t work for me at this time.😊
Hi Friend! I love your reviews and always look forward to them. This is my first time weighing in with a comment. I purchased The Best Pencil, two of the face pencils, and the Miracle Balm in Dusty Rose a few months ago. I whole heartedly agree with your review. I am not using the face pencils because I don’t feel they provide great coverage and the brown eye pencil is fine, but basic. I think the Miracle Balm works as a subtle highlighter on a no makeup day, but on my fair, mature skin It doesn’t offer enough benefits for me to repurchase. I wanted to like the products because I am such a Bobbi Brown fan and I bought them to support her latest venture. I admire her for creating a new, clean beauty line and I hope that as the brand evolves there will be products that might work for me.
What tinted moisturizer did you use first ❤
My favorite product from this brand is their mascara. You look great the products look beautiful on you.
I love the WTF. I’m 57 and I just use it with a little concealer (and eye makeup etc if I’m going out) and it works so well for me. I hate full coverage though, and this reminds me of the Bobbi Brown Tinted SPF25 balm which got discontinued and so it’s a great replacement.
I am so glad you posted this! I worked for BB years ago and remember the tinted balm well and was wondering how they would compare. At the time, it was too light coverage for me but might work now. I do wish it was a wee bit more. Thank you!
@@melindam6887 They are very close. I wonder if BB, the brand, discontinued it because BB herself wanted it for her new range and so didn’t want anything similar in BB - if that makes sense. Similar smell (which I love) and makes my skin look better without covering it. I remember seeing Lisa Eldridge use the old balm on a woman of 60 or so and said she always used it in nature skin. Works for me at any rate. Don’t need moisturiser underneath - just sunscreen for me as I think the ba had spf25 and this doesn’t. Not full coverage at all but neither was the balm.
at this point they need to offer free shipping on the Jones Road website. I am not sure I want to spend $50 on this foundation.
I enjoyed seeing all the other products and your opinion. I didn't realize there were more options than the make up itself. You're the first I've seen so far that showed us the other items. When you had to stir it I was done. Lol Thank you, Lisa.
I really use minimal makeup. I do love the Miracle Balm. I don't use a foundation. So I use the Miracle Balm directly on the skin. I have all colors (I think). I layer them and do use them on the eyes, lips, and face. I agree it is a bit tacky and also depends on how you apply it. But, my face has never, ever been so soft and I give all the credit to the Miracle Balm. The lip tint is also very nice. The only Jones Road product I have used that I don't love is the lip gloss.
I have been waiting for this - ty!!!!!
Does the foundation feel tacky when its fried? Can setting powder help with that?
I just got the Dusty Rose. Its very sticky. Not sure I can use it with the humidity in Louisiana😑
It's makeup for grownups. All foundations out these days are for oily 20 year olds, even brands that are usually not geared toward oily 20 year olds, like Chanel. Matte, matte, matte, powdery, dry, crunchy, wrinkle-creating, aging. This is very dewy, wet, and oily. If you ARE an oily 20 year old (first, I'm jealous), this isn't going to appeal to you, but if you need oil on your skin, if you need a dewy finish, if you want to fill in lines, this is for you. It's youth in a jar. The only thing I don't like is the smell. If you're unsure about colors, I already knew her products are darker and yellower than other brands. I'm a light neutral (shell in Hourglass) and her Porcelain is a perfect match. If you're truly fair, she doesn't have a color for you, at least not now.
With the Balm, you are supposed to stick your finger straight down in the middle to break the seal and then apply from there versus off of the top. I disliked that because it made it less pretty ;-). and I still, I found the balm to be a bit heavy.
Agree. Even if I got more color, it was the texture I didn't love.
Thanks for your review on this line! Could you try the foundation with a finger application and let us know if there’s a difference? It seems like it would melt more into the skin with the warmth of your fingers. And like others mentioned, you have to “break the seal” of the miracle balm to activate the color more, though it is meant to be a sheer product.
Yes, I think the foundation would blend well with fingers. I found them to be consistent with how they are marketed, sheer and natural... for me the textures felt a bit too sticky. Even if I got more color from the balm, I prefer a lighter feel on my skin
I tried the base products out like this and am liking the results so far: dotted the foundation on with my fingers and rubbed gently in, like a moisturizer. I even applied a little under my eyes. Then I went in with the face pencils under my eye and any area that needed more coverage. The result was like my skin but better. I didn’t use a primer underneath and so far so good. If I touch my face I can still feel the moisture, but I have combo-dehydrated skin, so I know by the end of the day, my skin will absorb most of it.
I had not been to a makeup counter since Covid and decided to treat myself. The Au Natural balm feels so good on my 64 yr old skin. It doesn't seem tacky at all. I live in a dry climate with no humidity so that might make a bit of a difference. This gives me an idea of some colors and products I would love to try.I do wish I had gone straight for a toned balm but ordered a Magic Hour to see what I end up with. I wish they showed more of the colors on more models but oh well. Thanks for all the product reviews! Now how to pay for them!?!
Make sure to mix it really well for a few minutes until it becomes super creamy! You're going to love it!
Good morning, Lisa ❤️. I love how kind & honest your product reviews are. I've not heard of this brand. Thank you for sharing it with us.
You are so welcome!
If you haven’t tried it, I think you might like Charlotte Tilbury’s Eyes to Mesmerize in the color Champagne in place of the sparkle shadow that didn’t apply evenly. It doesn’t have any big pieces of sparkle, it’s a perfectly whipped wonder that leaves the nicest shimmer-just a wash during the day-or is buildable for eye-catching sparkle in the evening. It blends well with other shadows, too. Just a thought! 🙂
On the miracle bomb, which is what I'm curious about, on their website it says to press down hard in the middle until you 'break' the filmy seal. That's supposed to release the color.
I knew You had NOT broke the Seal, when You dug your fingernail into the Product Miracle Balm… I Enjoyed Your Opinion. But Lisa, You Enjoy a Full Coverage, w/Heavier color. Yet, You look good, w/less Make-Up!!
Thank You 🙏🏼 for applying the Makeup. I Enjoyed watching your application of the different kinds You choose for Yourself… Interesting!!! 😊
hi, i have dry skin and from India - i picked this balm and did not know how to use it before or after foundation - your video was helpful and the balm can be used in so many ways , thanks
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a lovely day!
Ohhh wow. Mine did not come like that. I am in love with the Wtf foundation. Can’t wait to try the miracle balm.
Thank you for doing the review, you look beautiful!
using the balm you have to break the seal first then rub it on hand to warm it up (gets the color working) ... Bobbi has a video on her site showing you everything to do and how to wear it
What color face pencil did you use?
Great Make up tutorial!!🥳
I have just about all the Miracle balms except for Tawny and golden hour! I love em!!😄
Do you put sunscreen on first?
Thank you for your video showing and describing your experience with ‘Jones Road ‘ products✅
I tried the balm and didn’t like the tacky sticky texture. The eye pencils are too dry for my 68 year old dryer skin. The shadow intrigued me though and I might try that. I have hooded eyes so I can’t put it on the corner and have it show up due to me having so little mobile lid to be seen. My skin Doc suggested botox to lift my brows and lids. Will try that maybe.
Do you have a favorite fine shimmer eyeshadow /wash?
Tiny amount of coconut oil makes the balm spread easily, instead of tugging on the skin, or patting down. It still has to melt. I guess one could use moisturizer, this is what worked for me, without any foundation.
I got the foundation and had to powder it as it was oily upon first application. By thr time I got to the car everything was an oily mess. I tried applying it with a brush, sponge, and fingers with no luck. Within an hour I no longer had any makeup on at all. I have normal skin and take good care of it, really tried to like it, but nope.
If you watch Bobbi Browns video on the Jones Road balms...she explains how to use them and what they are supposed to look like on your face. Bobbi also explains that you have to break the seal on the bones to be able to get the product on your finger.
I'm wondering how I know how to use the products but the reviewer hasn't researched it enough to know how to use them? Seems like an unfair review to me...
Bobbi demonstrates that you meet to (kind of aggressively) break the seal on the Balm before applying it.
I take back weekday I said. This looks nice on you. I saw a few videos but it was showing no color payoff at all none. Thanks
I’m seeing a lot of comments about breaking the seal on the miracle balm and amazingly I knew that. What I DON’T get is exactly how to use it. Couldn’t I use a shade for foundation? Could I use one as foundation and another color for bronzer and another color for blush? I thought it’s BB’s favorite product and I just don’t get it. I’m a MAC NC 25.
It's sheer, so not meant for use as a foundation. It can be used as an all-over tint, as a bronzer, blush, or highlight - just a little color, though more color than you can see in this video because she didn't break the seal, like you said. Other reviewers use the balm and show how you can use it, so just watch a few more vids :)
What color foundation did you use? I'm having a hard time finding what the porcelain color looks like on truly fair skin... I'm - like - paper white, so if you can do a color swatch compilation of the Jones Road WTFoundation, especially the Porcelain color on someone with super-pale skin.
Great review. You have to break the seal on that miracle balm and that color will be gorgeous on you. I feel like they should print “break the seal” on the packaging since it’s not intuitive. My favorite products are the miracle balms, shadows, lip gloss and mascara. Thank you for sharing!
I Love Bobbi Brown products. So this really intrigues me. Thank you!! 💖😊
That shadow! Amazing!
Hi - thanks for the review- I usually use my fingers to apply concealer- do you suggest washing you brush/sponge after each use. Thanks
Would love to see some more powder eyeshadow shades, they are colors I think are beautiful.
I have just bought quite a few products including the foundation. How do you use that with the balms?
Love this review!! And watching your channel. Where did you get your top?? Love it
Jones Road Beauty mascara is my favorite if all time. It lengthens and thickens 24:40 w