Pur Cosmetics No Filter Blurring Photography Primer
April 19, 2017
*Products mentioned were sent for review, opinions are my own* Pur Cosmetics is a cruelty free company that produces mineral makeup and...
*Products mentioned were sent for review, opinions are my own*
Pur Cosmetics is a cruelty free company that produces mineral makeup and skin care products. They've recently released a new No Filter Blurring Photography Primer and I've been testing it out over the past week.
The No Filter Blurring Photography Primer is meant to moisturize, color balance, prime and illuminate the skin in one step. This primer contains essential oils like coconut, olive, and shea, as well as agave and essential fatty acids to prep the skin. It also contains prismatic blurring micro pearls to color correct. This primer not only blurs imperfections but also boosts radiance, leaving you with a dewy but shine-free finish.
I have pretty dry skin. I occasionally get oily around my nose in the spring and summer, but I'm mostly dry. This primer has been really good on my skin. I've used it a few different ways, so we'll talk about each of those.
First, let's talk about the packaging. It comes in a little bottle with a dropper. This kind of packaging seems to be popular with primers and foundations lately and to be honest, it's not my favorite. For this specific primer, however, it works. You really only need a drop of this primer, so putting this in any other kind of packaging would be wasteful. This way you can get exactly what you need.
Pur recommends you use it in 1 of 3 ways: under your foundation, mixed with your foundation, under your highlight. I've tried all 3, so let's talk about it.
After moisturizing, I'll apply this all over my face and let it sink in for a minute. Then I'll apply my foundation on top. I've tried this with the Pur Cosmetics Bare it All Foundation, It Cosmetics CC+ Cream, It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream, and Wet n Wild PhotoFocus Foundation. It worked flawlessly with each of them. They all applied well and blended well on top and left me with a dewy, radiant finish.
I've mixed it with the Wet n Wild PhotoFocus Foundation and the Pur Cosmetics Bare it All Foundation and it mixed well with both. It gives the foundation a luminescent glow that is gorgeous. It's slightly more dewy than when you use it as a primer and it does make your foundation a little more sheer, but it's a gorgeous look. I've also used it as a primer AND mixed it with my foundation and loved the way that turned out well, too. Very radiant and gorgeous. For someone with dry skin, it really gives your skin life.
I've tried this as a base for my powder highlighters a couple of times and it works but I prefer to use a liquid highlighter or a cream highlighter for this instead. It doesn't disturb the foundation or the powders underneath but I think the purpose of layering products like that is for a more intense look and you'll get more intensity with a liquid or cream highlighter layered with a powder than this primer. If you want a light, natural, barely there sheen? Just apply this lightly with a beauty blended on top of your cheek bones when you've finished your makeup. It's gorgeous but it's super subtle.
Overall, it's a great primer. It works well on my dry skin, and I think it might work for the oily girls as well. If you're looking for a great primer that you can mix with your foundation, something to make your skin look dewy and radiant, this might be what you're looking for. I've been trying a lot of primers lately, so I'm going to do a primer favorites post very soon.
This sounds lovely! Especially mixed with foundation, I am not so sure about how it would fare on my oily skin though. Pur have been releasing some fantastic products lately! Thanks for sharing x
They have definitely been releasing a lot of new, amazing things. I think it might actually be okay for oily skin, but I'd definitely check for reviews from someone with oily skin. :)
I'm a primer junkie (is that even a thing lol) and I love trying all varieties and brands. This is on my list for sure. P.S. Love the cute wrist tattoo.
I'm currently obsessed with trying out new primers. I love the idea of being able to mix the primer into your foundation, so I'll definitely being giving this a try.
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This sounds lovely! Especially mixed with foundation, I am not so sure about how it would fare on my oily skin though. Pur have been releasing some fantastic products lately! Thanks for sharing x
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They have definitely been releasing a lot of new, amazing things. I think it might actually be okay for oily skin, but I'd definitely check for reviews from someone with oily skin. :)
DeleteThis sounds great and good for all skin types. I like that it mixes well with the foundations.
ReplyDeleteYes, I rarely just apply a foundation straight to my face without mixing it with something.
DeleteI love that it is recommended to be used in any 3 ways - versatility is always a plus. I agree with you on the packaging.
ReplyDeleteI love products that are versatile. The more ways I can use it, the better.
DeleteI'm still searching for a primer that works for me. Maybe I'll try and get my hands on this one next
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely worth a try!
DeleteI'm definitely looking forward to your primer roundup! Smashbox Photo Finish is my go to, and every time I've strayed away, I've really regretted it!
ReplyDeleteI've tried so many primers, I can't wait to write the post. I won't lie, though, I hate the Smashbox Photo Finish primer, haha!
DeleteI have dry skin too, so it's good to hear this should work well!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!
DeleteThis seems like a great product!
ReplyDeleteOMG I so need this. I am always looking for an awesome primer.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a really great primer.
ReplyDeleteI'm a primer junkie (is that even a thing lol) and I love trying all varieties and brands. This is on my list for sure. P.S. Love the cute wrist tattoo.
ReplyDeleteOh, it's definitely a thing. I have at least 10 at the moment!
DeleteI like reflective primers that can brighten up the face under foundation.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I'm always looking for. Anything to make my dry, dull skin look bright and alive. I want all of the glow!
DeleteSounds like a great primer!
ReplyDeleteI'm currently obsessed with trying out new primers. I love the idea of being able to mix the primer into your foundation, so I'll definitely being giving this a try.
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