soft-focus
adjective
soft-fo·cus
ˈsȯf(t)-ˈfō-kəs 
1
of a photographic image
: having unsharp outlines
2
of a lens
: producing an image having unsharp outlines
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Wilson also turns in one of her most commanding, dynamic vocal performances to date, crescendoing from a soft-focus, tender vocal, before gradually reaching into her upper register for powerful moments that heighten the song’s emotional acuity.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 May 2025
Its blurring abilities come from the Luminous Perfection soft-focus powder that’s included in the formula.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 May 2025
Thanks to moisture-locking humectants (like propanediol), the featherlight liquid feels hydrating and comfortable—a surprising feat for a foundation that's so budge-proof—while soft-focus pigments render imperfections nearly invisible.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
And because it’s tinted, there’s no white cast—just a soft-focus finish that doesn’t exaggerate texture or fine lines.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 May 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 May 2025
Its blurring abilities come from the Luminous Perfection soft-focus powder that’s included in the formula.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 May 2025
Thanks to moisture-locking humectants (like propanediol), the featherlight liquid feels hydrating and comfortable—a surprising feat for a foundation that's so budge-proof—while soft-focus pigments render imperfections nearly invisible.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
And because it’s tinted, there’s no white cast—just a soft-focus finish that doesn’t exaggerate texture or fine lines.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 May 2025
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“Soft-focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft-focus. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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