A standout in a sea of beauty abbreviations and acronyms
Do you ever feel bombarded in a world of beauty abbreviations? I feel like wherever I go there is a new acronym. Is it because we do not have enough time or is it something more? This month I got to test Pur Minerals CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40 ($38), a product I’m putting this in this “something more” category.
For those of you that may not know, CC stands for color correction. However, I feel like that is the understatement of the year for this product. I found the Pur Minerals CC Cream to be so much more than color correction.
First and one of the most important qualities is that PUR Mineral CC cream contains broad spectrum SPF 40. Sunscreen is one of the most important ingredients for skincare and anti-aging. It also contains DERMAPUR HP, which is a clarifying corrective ingredient and CLARISKIN II, a brightening ingredient created from wheat germ.
The packaging is simple and functional in a plastic pump. It is easy to pump out exactly what you need and minimizes wasted product. I prefer this over other bottles and packaging that often are challenging to get all product out. (I like to use every single drop of what I pay for.)
Available in four shades, Light, Medium, Dark and Tan, I tested light. This worked just fine on my NW 20 skin which is still sporting a summer glow. Overall I think the colors run a bit dark, so it may be a little too much on my winter pale skin – I can’t wait to find out!
Pur Minerals CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40 in Light – swatched
This CC cream has the feel of a high end foundation that glides on my face. Yet surprisingly, there is not any silicone in this cream. This is a huge deal for me and my skin. Silicone makes my skin feel oily and clogged within a half hour of application.
Pur Minerals CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40 in Light – blended
A moisturizer, brightener, primer, concealer and foundation all in one. What more could you want? My fickle sensitive skin even approved with no protests. I love that I can get everything in one product and my makeup bag is streamlined.
Pros:
• Moderate coverage but, buildable
• Blurs imperfections
• Blends easily
• No silicone
Cons:
• Limited colors
All in all, I declare this product a multi-tasking bargain. My skin is happy and makeup bag is lighter because I only need one product for four tasks. Pur Minerals CC Cream is truly a win-win beauty.
we heartsters – What is your favorite multitasking product?
Holly is a Midwestern gal living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She loves gardening, animals and is a skin care junkie. Holly is always on the quest to try something new or old and live the best life possible.
skin tone: NW 20
skin type: a true combo; normal, dry and oily
favorite beauty product: skincare
photos: we heart this, swatches shown on NC25/30 skin tone
hao9703
skin tone: NW 20
skin type: a true combo; normal, dry and oily
favorite beauty product: skincare
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I like what I’m seeing! No silicones, thank youuuuu. I thnk I am starting to realize my potential reaction to silicones and have been trying my best to phase them out to see if that’s what’s messing with my skin. I get really overwhelmed with these acronyms too…I recently saw someone had a DD cream which is just a hop skip and jump away from…ZZ? This looks like a really awesome multitasker which is exactly what I need. Thanks for the review @hao9703!
I’ve been using BE tinted moisturizer as an all-in-one product (sans concealer) during the warmer months. I figured cooler weather would be sending me back to full-time foundation but this looks like I could get away with using only this product–at least during the day–all the way into winter! I’ll pick this up when my BE is gone since the price point is s imilar.
Ooh, looks like a goodie! I’ve been using the Smashbox CC cream and I like it but I’d like to compare with some others. Comparable price too! Thanks @hao9703!
Sounds great! My skin is finally clearing up, and I’m trying to use as little coverage as possible, so I might actually take a look at this!
Gotta love buildable coverage like that. This looks like a great product and the price is right.. :) I also like the way this is dispensed. Nice and clean!
Sounds like a great product. Thank you for the informative review.
I have really been contemplating trying out a CC cream but wasn’t sure where to start. This one sounds great! You have me sold @hao9703!! Great review!!
It’s definitely a nice product, it just doesn’t come in a pale enough shade for me.
When I like a product but don’t find the perfect color for my skin, I buy two different colors that I think will give me the shade that fits my skin. I love mixing colors and trying to create the unique shade for my skin!