The Jones Road Miracle Balm —- if you own it or tried it was it worth it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just ordered some, along with a face stick and the foundation. I’m 40+ with super dry skin and only use sheer/natural looking makeup. I believe I’m the ideal candidate for this makeup/skincare line, but we’ll see. It’s not for everyone.

A couple of things I’ve learned from my research are that some of the balms have shimmer and some don’t, and that the products are meant to be sheer but buildable. Some of the most negative reviews online are from people who went in gangbusters with the products, aiming for a full makeup look and surprised at how wrong it went.

You’ll need to moisturize A LOT before applying.

Which ones don’t have shimmer? I have three and they all have shimmer.

[Anonymous]

I hated it. I like Bobbi Brown but I hated the miracle balm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just ordered some, along with a face stick and the foundation. I’m 40+ with super dry skin and only use sheer/natural looking makeup. I believe I’m the ideal candidate for this makeup/skincare line, but we’ll see. It’s not for everyone.

A couple of things I’ve learned from my research are that some of the balms have shimmer and some don’t, and that the products are meant to be sheer but buildable. Some of the most negative reviews online are from people who went in gangbusters with the products, aiming for a full makeup look and surprised at how wrong it went.

You’ll need to moisturize A LOT before applying.

Which ones don’t have shimmer? I have three and they all have shimmer.

Op here. Yes. Which do not have shimmer? Or which do?

I am about the skin coloring of Rosario Dawson so I’m curious which would work well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1033880.page

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1100543.page

Next time try searching first.

well someone is cranky this morning! I for one have never even heard of this product so I'm happy that OP posted this - without her question (even though according to you she would have gotten her answer by "using the search function first") I would have missed out on this information....since you don't know what you don't know

Based on responses, it sounds like you don't need to know

[Anonymous]

From what I've heard, it's like slicking aquaphor all over your face. Do you ladies not know about Makeup Alley?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1033880.page

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1100543.page

Next time try searching first.

A lot can change in a year

[Anonymous]

I randomly tried this blush at Sephora and love it. It is not greasy, just very lightly moisturizing:

https://www.sephora.com/product/merit-flush-balm-cream-blush-P468693?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From what I've heard, it's like slicking aquaphor all over your face. Do you ladies not know about Makeup Alley?

Op here. I did not! I’ll Google. Thanks Pp!

[Anonymous]

I love the miracle balm. I wear it in the sheer shade (forget the name) and get a lotnof complements. The secret is to have well hydrated and rested skin and then let it dry, then spray with makeup setting spray. It's a nice, slightly luminous glow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From what I've heard, it's like slicking aquaphor all over your face. Do you ladies not know about Makeup Alley?

makeup alley?! Is that still a thing? I thought it burnt out in 2011 or whenver the founder Hera left 🥲🤷‍♀️

[Anonymous]

I recently retired and did not want to use a full face of make up most days, so I ordered the Jones Road What the Foundation. Unfortunately, it makes my face unbearably greasy! Might as well rub soft butter all over your face... It is the same. Hair sticks to your face, if you touch your face then everything that comes in contact with your fingers becomes greasy, and the shine is blinding. There is very little coverage and there is no sun protection. I was a devoted Bobbi Brown user, but this product is not worth the money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I recently retired and did not want to use a full face of make up most days, so I ordered the Jones Road What the Foundation. Unfortunately, it makes my face unbearably greasy! Might as well rub soft butter all over your face... It is the same. Hair sticks to your face, if you touch your face then everything that comes in contact with your fingers becomes greasy, and the shine is blinding. There is very little coverage and there is no sun protection. I was a devoted Bobbi Brown user, but this product is not worth the money.

Same for me. Not a fan in the end. I had better luck with the Laura Geller more traditional powder-style products.

[Anonymous]

I got it in the shade they matched me to - Bronze. I actually prefer a pinker color. I don’t think it feels like candle - you’re supposed to let your finger rest and melt on the balm and then use it, not cake it on. It is a little sticky. If it were the right shade I’d wear it more but since it’s the wrong one I rarely do.

[Anonymous]

I tried a few of the balms and the foundation - a little of this stuff goes a long way. As others have said it is very sticky and shiny - however as a highlighter I like how it gives a glow that stays for hours and I also use the dusty rose on my lips. Agree that the mascara is awful.

[Anonymous]

Color fades very quickly. This product cost me over $40 and it is basically a pot of sheer lipstick with a somewhat dry texture. I didn't return it but I would not buy it again.