The new formula dropped — and the beauty internet is at war. Five-star raves vs. one-star rants. What’s the real story?
The original was a blurring legend. This reformulation? It’s a different beast entirely — and the texture is the first dead giveaway.
One/Size‘s Secure the Blur is $38. The promise? A “magnetizing” primer that grips makeup for 16 hours. Bold.
Blurring Spheres
They’re supposed to bounce light away from pores.
Oil Control
Claims 12-hour mattifying power.
Grip Technology
The “magnet” that locks foundation down.
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They swapped out silicones for more skincare ingredients. It’s a hybrid now. The hero is a tri-peptide complex for “lifting.”
- Tri-Peptide Complex: For a tightened, ‘snatched’ feel
- Niacinamide: For oil control and smoothing
- Squalane: A hint of hydration
- Kaolin Clay: Absorbs excess sebum
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Old one: silky silicone slip. New one: a thicker, putty-like texture. It tugs — you have to press and pat, not glide.
Week 3: My makeup definitely lasted. But that “snatched” peptide feeling? It’s real. Felt like a light workout for my cheeks.
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Blurring? Still excellent — pores vanished. The 16-hour hold? My makeup looked fresh for a full workday. But the finish is less matte, more natural.
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It’s not the same primer. But for a long-wearing, pore-blurring grip, it’s still a top contender — just for a different crowd.